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Extra Considerations to Make When Designing a High Rise Building

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High rise buildings are increasingly common because of the demand for high-density development. They allow people to live and work in close proximity to amenities. However, there are extra considerations to make when designing a high rise building that one doesn’t have to deal with when designing suburban homes and two-story office buildings. Here are a few of them.

The Importance of Safety during Construction

Construction is a dangerous enough job as is. High rise construction is even more dangerous. Falling from the roof of a two-story home will result in broken bones. Falling from the 20th floor without adequate fall protection is lethal. Risk management is one way to identify and mitigate these risks. Safety training before people begin work is another option, though it shouldn’t be the only one.

Some risks only exist at certain stages of the project. For example, you don’t have to worry about crane collapses during preliminary activities. The damage high wind gusts can cause exist at every stage of construction, though risks will increase with height. The solution is planning for the risks that come with each stage of construction and systematically eliminating or mitigating them. Having plans in place so that you can continue work when high winds or bad weather make outside work unsafe can minimize the disruptions to your construction schedule.

The Value of Policies that Improve Everyone’s Safety

If safety training for everyone before the start of the project is standard practice, you will minimize the risk of someone getting hurt because they don’t know better. Encouraging open lines of communication can help managers know when safety hazards need to be addressed or employees are being pushed to cut corners on safety to meet performance standards. Forbid smoking on the premises to minimize the risk of fires and explosions and make monitoring of this part of the regular routine.

The Necessity of Planning for Emergencies

When the power goes out, infrastructure like lights in common areas and elevators go out. This poses a risk to the safety of people inside high rises. That explains why many building codes make emergency generators compulsory for both new buildings and old buildings.

Backup power must at a minimum supply power to emergency lights and exit signs, and the backup power should be separate from an on-site generator you may keep running. Work with electrical engineers to install backup systems that meet the local building code, and consider backups of the backups. If you can keep elevators running or provide near-normal power levels while everyone else has gone dark, the building occupants will appreciate it.

The Long-Term Impact of Design Choices

Fall protection methods used during construction include netting, standpipes, and sidewalk sheds. However, buildings should be designed with the safety of occupants and maintenance staff. Don’t ask someone to climb around on the outside of the building without adequate fall protection to fix air conditioners or clean gutters. Install railing, barricades, and other safety features where a fall could occur, and make it durable to last for years.

Conclusion

High-rise buildings have many benefits. However, they bring with them significant risks we can only mitigate with detailed planning and constant vigilance.

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Engineered Quartz Stone (EQS) 2019 Global Market Key Players – Falat Sang Asia Co., COSENTINO, Dupont, Compac, Caesarstone, Hanwha L&C, Santa Margherita, LG Hausys – Analysis and Forecast to 2023

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WiseGuyRerports.com Presents “Global Engineered Quartz Stone (EQS) Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023” New Document to its Studies Database Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Continue Reading

SD Sealants’ tiling division awarded prestigious £250k contract

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SD Sealants’ tiling department has won a highly sought-after contract worth a quarter of a million pounds in Gloucestershire.

The 59 Lansdown project, which is being built by CALA Homes, is a brand-new residential development in Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire.

SD Sealants will be carrying out extensive tiling work across Lansdown’s 42 one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 25 three and five-bedroom villas which are expected to cost around £1million.

Andre Hunt, Tiling Division Manager at SD Sealants, said: “We are delighted that Cala Homes has awarded the SD tiling division this prestigious project. The development is set to be an incredibly unique and impressive collection of million-pound homes and we’re looking forward to working on them and seeing them take shape over the coming months.”

The design of the home and the development aims to bridge the residential aesthetics between Cheltenham’s growing urban environment and its traditional spa-town origins, and as such the design brief for each property combines modern and classic tiling features.

Managing Director at SD Sealants, Nick Jones, added: “SD launched its tiling service in early 2017 and it’s amazing to see what the team has achieved in less than two years.

“This new contract is the culmination of a lot of hard work and meticulous on-site skills from the tiling team, and we are over the moon that Cala Homes have recognised this and trusted SD Sealants with such a big project. I very much look forward to seeing more exciting developments for our tiling division this year.”

Launched in 1973, SD Sealants originated as a family run business in Somerset that specialised in the supply and application of sealant.

Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the UK’s largest tiling, repairs and sealant companies, with nine offices across England, Scotland and Wales.

For more information on SD Sealants, visit www.sdsealants.co.uk

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Green Construction Materials and Services Market to Garner Overwhelming Hike in Revenues by 2025 | Top Players: RedBuilt LLC, PPG Industries, DuPont

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HTF MI recently Announced Global Green Construction Materials and Services study with 100+ market data Tables and Figures spread through Pages and easy to understand detailed TOC on “Green Construction Materials and Services. Global Green Construction Materials and Services research allows you to get different methods for maximizing your profit. The research study provides estimates for Global Gr1 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Continue Reading