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Archive TitlesFlood report points finger at Building Regulations
The Building Regulations must be revised to make new homes more flood-proof.
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Archive TitlesSoftware unlocks building efficiency
A third of middle managers in the housebuilding industry say poor collaboration between suppliers and contractors is a ‘serious concern’ and nearly half of large housebuilders cite collaboration as one of their top-three business issues.
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Brian Moss receives recognition for his services to CIBSE
Brian Moss receives the Gold Medal award from CIBSE past-president John Armstrong at the annual general meeting in May, in recognition of his service to the institution.
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Brave new wwworld
The revamped BSj website is a one-stop information source, with more on hot topics such as EPCs. Phil Clark runs through the online highlights
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Archive TitlesBob’s world
So the CIOB has just released figures showing that two-thirds of the more complicated building projects the industry takes on are completed late.
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The reality is somewhat different mr blythe
I’d like to bring your attention to Chris Blythe’s comment in the May issue of Construction Manager and how this contrasts with Bob’s World on page 58.
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Archive TitlesThree goals at heart of sustainable blueprint
The government has launched its Strategy for Sustainable Construction with the three aims of tackling skills shortages, climate change and health and safety.
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Vox pop: Bid-rigging in construction
CM quizzed company bosses on how best to stay on the right side the Office of Fair Trading
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Do a career self-assessment, says recruitment consultant Ben Byram
At any stage of your career, it pays to work out your long-term goals and take time for a little self-assessment
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Archive TitlesBelfast’s Victoria Square marks retail revival with showpiece dome
Belfast’s victoria square is a glitzy new shopping centre that keeps strong links with the street. david arminas talks to the team who delivered the services
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Archive TitlesBath time
Intricate mosaic work, handcrafted tiling and ornate stained glass windows were some of the details painstakingly repaired in the first phase of restoration at Victoria Baths in Manchester.
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Energy research centre launched at London South Bank University
A low-carbon technology research facility for businesses as well as academics is to open at London South Bank University.
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Microgeneration industry backs call for better funding
The microgeneration industry has backed a report that calls for better funding for small-scale sustainable technologies.
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The Point arena in Dublin gets lit up
Faber Maunsell designed the lighting, both inside and out, for The Point arena in Dublin.
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Big Apple crane crash
The collapse of a second crane within three months in New York resulted in the death of one construction worker and seriously injured two others.
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Lightweight block camera designed for ANPR and CCTV from Premier
A new, lightweight block camera has been designed for applications from automatic number plate recognition and CCTV to machinery inspection and medical imaging.
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Case notes... from Ann Wright
Want to avoid costly disputes on your job? Then read Ann’s short-but-sweet summaries of the latest legal cases
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Science and engineering ambassadors scheme extended
The government is stepping up its ambassadors scheme, designed to increase the flow of youngsters into the engineering workforce
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Task force aims to make schools zero carbon
The government has set up a task force to ensure every new school building is zero carbon from 2016.
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Archive TitlesConcentrated solar power plants in North Africa could supply Europe
‘Solar factories’ in North Africa could soon be supplying electricity to Europe – but only to countries with more pro-active governments than the UK