All Archive Titles articles – Page 1060
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Joint skills research underway
SummitSkills has launched a research project to give the building services sector better workforce data.
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Are professional institutions relevant?
This question has been on my mind as we have worked to reshape the CIOB.
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Archive TitlesOn-site insecurity
Do you know who's working on your patch? A new report from BRE says that construction managers neither know nor care. Kristina Smith reports on a pervasive problem
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Information station
If you're not sure, you're not alone. Here are just some of the questions Saleem Akram received this month
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Industry needs more people
The construction industry needs 380 000 people to join over the next five years if the government is to reach its building targets for schools and hospitals.
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Service history
The CIBSE Guide to building services for historic buildings is a must-read for any services engineer involved in the renovation, restoration, repair or running of a historic or traditional building.
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Archive TitlesThe winning hand
The latest handheld device technology is making remote bems interaction a reality. We report on the what these tools can do and the role they have in the 21st century building.
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The hard hat and the gown
LOW entry levels, low take-up, poor PR... the construction degree is in crisis. Vague 'initiatives' indicate industry and academia can't agree on a solution, so Rod Sweet and Kristina smith ask: Where now for the BSc?
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Archive TitlesIt just got harder...
In building the edinburgh royal infirmary, balfour beatty's bob anderson uncovered seven key lessons for big pfi hospital jobs. while He's spreading the word in-house, you are falling behind. KRISTINA SMITH reveals the new performance standards
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When variations go wrong
Contractors beware, if a client demands changes which result in an unsatisfactory job you could well be liable. We advise if there is any doubt make your concerns known.
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Open the gates
"He's got a first in civil engineering, speaks a second language and he's just back from an ascent of Everest? We don't want him."Those were the words of an HR director at a major contractor describing the sort of graduates his company needed. It's a frank admission that entry-level opportunities ...
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Archive TitlesFlawless flooring
stronger, swifter, safer: advances that will improve your buildings. for more information on a product, go to www.construction-manager.co.uk/enquiries
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Archive TitlesWork experience
A smart new facade has transformed the ugly duckling of Procter House in Holborn into a desirable office space. And the interior has also been treated to a makeover with clever use of active chilled beams creating a more pleasant working environment.
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ECA scheme gains ground
The Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme is claiming a new level of popularity since the Carbon Trust took over management and promotion the programme in August 2002.
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Archive TitlesA word in your ear Henry…
In the first of our new regular columns, Paddy Conaghan offers his view of why clients will look to BSJ readers to help them deal with the latest European legislation.
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Partnering doesn't pay
Margins on partnered work are lower that jobs run under traditional contracts. This was one of the findings of a survey of 19 contractors by Construction Forecasting and Research carried out for law firm Masons.
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Archive TitlesHey presto... and the powerfloat disappears
It Offers savings in both time and cost - and could make the laborious task of powerfloating and vibrating redundant. Did anyone say magic concrete?
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On course?
We need a renewed commitment to cutting emissions if the UK government is to get back on course to meet its own tough targets
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Archive TitlesEnergy efficient lighting and controls
This month the cost and research departments of examine the requirements for energy efficient lighting and controls, together with the costs and benefits in a typical office building.
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Archive TitlesRoberts & Partners gain Manchester Manhattan project M&E contract
Roberts & Partners has been appointed to design the mechanical and electrical services on the Manchester Manhattan project. Designed by Ian Simpson architects, the development contains 14 floors of flats, duplex apartments and triplex penthouses concealed behind a glazed outer shell of motorised louvres.