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PART 3: Changing Technology Case Study – Olympic Games London 2012   In an increasingly digital world technology plays a major role, and the Games are an unmissable opportunity for new projects and collaboration that can be put on view for the world to see. An Olympians success is judged by their sporting performance, a host’s success is judged by its infrastructure, the quality of venues and the provision of…

PART 2: Health & Safety Management Case Study – Olympic Games London 2012    Established in 2006, the ODA (Olympic Delivery Authority) was the public body responsible for the construction of the new venues and infrastructure required for London 2012, setting a precedence for health & safety, as well as environmental management throughout. Once the Games were confirmed, a two-year planning period ensued and objectives were established prior to the…

PART 1: Re-construction of London’s East End Case Study – Olympic Games London 2012   The recent introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 are the next big step that will change the landscape of fire safety management. The concern over health and safety in construction is very much a live subject. As mentioned in one of the topics within this case study,…

With 2022 coming to an end, how did you do? To look ahead at where we want to go, we must first look at where we are. Do you know what your strengths and weaknesses have been this year? You might be the best in your field but if inefficiency and poor customer service let you down, your customers might look elsewhere. Software might be the key to help you…

Building Safety Management The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 is an overhaul of current regulations, creating a new framework designed to improve compliance to ensure residential buildings are designed, constructed and maintained for safety. This applies to ‘higher risk’ buildings with the following criteria: – at least 18m or 7 storeys in height – at least 2 residential units – care homes and hospitals with the same height…

Building Safety – Fire Doors   The Building Safety Act 2022 defines building safety risk as fire spread and structural failure. The consequences have been seen in disasters such as that of the Grenfell Tower fire in London 2017. Fire doors were found to be a contributing factor. Recently introduced, the Act outlines how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained for the safety of the people in or around…