All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1333
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Portal rolls out the wagons
Asite in talks with logistics specialists to cut waste in construction haulage
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Same old story?
Critics said that the National Audit Office's investigation into government construction procurement was a waste of money.
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Industry split over safety summit
Professionals and unions sceptical about Prescott's emergency conference while clients and contractors argue over registration cards
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Studying the form
The third in our series looking at non-standard forms of contract reviews Tolent's subcontract conditions. By John Huxtable, chief executive of the Confederation of Construction Specialists
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Mitchell's Structure and Fabric
Mitchell’s Structure and FabricJack Stroud FosterConstruction Books Direct£19.99 plus postage and packingCBD stock number: 176Available from: Construction Books Direct 01344 630810When a book reaches its sixth edition, it obviously meets with approval and has justified its existence. Twenty-seven years have elapsed since the first edition of this eminently practical book ...
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Dealing with surprises
Every project manager encounters some surprises. Management consultant Denis Cummings of Coverdale has a plan to help you maintain poise and keep the work on track
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Coping with promotion
Being good at your job doesn't necessarily make you a good manager. Michael Skapinker explains what to do on your first day in charge and how to still get on with your work mates
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Modern Construction Management
Modern Construction ManagementFrank Harris and Ronald McCafferConstruction Books Direct£24.95 plus postage and packingCBD stock number: 146Available from: Construction Books Direct 01344 630810The fifth edition of this well-established text is structured to cover project production management at site level; business management; and administration and company management, including corporate activities such as ...
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Online learning set to sweep construction
Up to 50% of all training will be done online in five years, pledges major contractor
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Construction goes to e-school
This month sees the launch of the construction industry's first online learning centre. Should you be going to e-school?
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Harder than concrete?
Recent government guidance on scaffolding safety has spawned a new generation of lightweight safety harnesses.
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Keeping commuters on track
Cementation Foundations Skanska has developed a way of shoring up railway embankments for London Underground that is ten times faster and half the cost of previous methods.
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Government clients to set minimum prequalification standards
Government clients are planning to publish a set of guidelines for tender prequalifaction.
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The Presentation and settlement of Contractors' Claims
The Presentation and settlement of Contractors’ ClaimsGeoffrey Trickey and Mark HatchettConstruction Books Direct£60.00 plus postage and packingCBD stock number: 1795Available from: Construction Books Direct 01344 630810The second edition of Geoffrey Trickey and Mark Hatchett's authoritative work is based on the 1998 versions of the JCT contracts, and it also extends ...
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CIOB man gets his gong
Derek Higgins, joint chairman of contractor Higgins Group and CIOB fellow, was awarded an OBE in the New Year's honours list.
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Intensive course to chartered status launched
Construction Manager is launching a weekend crammer course to help non-chartered members of the CIOB attain chartered status.
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Taywood takes over Bryant
After a frantic 11-day period of bidding, Taylor Woodrow foiled the proposed merger of Midlands-based housebuilder Bryant with Beazer Homes.
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BRE urges caution over knowledge management systems
The information systems director at the Building Research Establishment has praised the capabilities of knowledge management systems - packages for capturing and disseminating company best practice - but warned against rushing into implementation.
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Bosses row over new recruits
Construction Industry Training Board and CIOB disagree over how to tackle management shortages
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January sale boost for cowboy builder scheme
One of the best bargains to be found in January's sales was offered by the DETR.