In the realm of construction law, the issuance and registration of Certificates of Compliance are critical to ensuring that buildings meet established safety and regulatory standards. This process was recently brought into sharp focus in an Irish High Court case, Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County
Starting university is an exciting milestone for young adults, but it also brings a period that can be fraught with vulnerability. Students often arrive at their accommodations with valuable technology and a newfound sense of independence, making them prime targets for theft. Recent data indicates
As the construction industry braces for potential changes under the incoming Trump administration, questions loom over how trade policies could influence construction input prices in 2025. In October, construction input prices experienced a modest increase of 0.3%, primarily driven by rising energy
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous building controls is dramatically transforming Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue Enterprise Manager. This innovative platform's integration of generative AI tools and significant advancements in areas such as energy management, space
Following numerous complaints from Mapusa residents Pradeep Ghadi and Sunil Divkar, officials from the Bardez Block Development Office (BDO) conducted a detailed site inspection to address alleged illegal constructions in the environmentally sensitive salt pans of Arpora. Ghadi and Divkar had
The advent of intelligent building technology has revolutionized everything from homes to commercial buildings, factories, and warehouses. It has altered how large and small facilities are managed, primarily for the better. While "smart" building systems and BMS/EMS have been around for decades,
