Janmari Tanga-an, Author at Sitemate

Dashpivot Article – What is Excavation Safety?

What is Excavation Safety? In this article, we answer the question, “What is Evacuation Safety?”, discuss the consequences of poor evacuation practices, and provide a free and useful tool for making your team more excavation safety aware. Why is Excavation Safety critical? Excavation safety is critical because multiple hazards exist when you’re doing excavation works.…

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Dashpivot Article – Mental Health Awareness in Construction

Mental Health Awareness in Construction Why Does Mental Health Awareness Matter in the Construction Industry? Mental health awareness in construction matters, as it has a significant impact and contribution to the overall well-being of construction workers and employees. It’s crucial to address and prioritise both physical and mental health in the workplace because they are…

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Dashpivot Article – Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Mental Health in the Construction Industry Why Prioritise Mental Health in the Construction Industry? Prioritising mental health in the construction industry is necessary to foster a safe, supportive, and sustainable workplace. This practice benefits both the workers and the entire organisation. The construction industry experiences high levels of stress, deadlines, physical demands, long hours of…

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Dashpivot article – Construction Phase Plan Examples

Construction Phase Plan examples In this article, common examples of a Construction Phase Plan (CPP) will be discussed, highlighting their important components, how each of the examples differ from one another, and how each structure of a CPP can be changed depending on the type of construction project. Covered as well will be basic components…

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Dashpivot article page – Part L metering requirements

Part L Metering Requirements In this article, let’s discuss Part L metering requirements, its benefits, and how to properly document and report your organisation’s metering data for better Part L compliance. What are Part L metering requirements Accurate metering is proof that the heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting systems of a building are operational and…

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Dashpivot article page – Part L ventilation

Part L Ventilation Read on to understand the Part L Ventilation requirements, and the ventilation rates required for various spaces within a commercial property e.g offices, shops, and kitchens to adhere to environmental regulations. Ventilations role in Part L? Ventilation prevents the buildup of moisture, carbon dioxide, and other pollutants that leads to poor air…

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Dashpivot article page – Part L insulation

Part L Insulation What is the Role of Insulation in Achieving Part L Compliance? Insulation across the building envelope helps maintain thermal comfort by stabilizing the internal temperatures. This reduces the need to heat or cool a building and uses extra energy to power these systems. Part L U-values should be met and the insulation…

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Dashpivot article page – Part L doors

Part L Doors Role of Doors in Part L Compliance Doors are contributors to a building’s air tightness, and if they are poorly installed or sealed, the uninsulated space could lead to uncontrolled air leakage and consequently heat loss through convection as air can pick up heat from warm areas and circulates it through cold…

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Dashpivot article page – Part L air tightness

Part L Air Tightness What is Air Tightness and its Relevance to Building Performance? Air tightness is the measurement of how well a building envelope can prevent air from leaking out. It is an important energy performance indicator for complying with Part L. In simple terms, having less air leakage means less heat loss and…

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Dashpivot article page – Part L 2023 U values

Part L U values (2023 and more) What are U-Values in the Part L Regulations (2023 updates)? Part L U-values, otherwise known as thermal resistance is the rate of transfer of heat through a material, structure or matter and it is expressed in W/m²·K. The lower the U-value is, the better is its insulation properties,…

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