All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1350
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Phasing's opponents win the argument
The government has abandoned plans to phase in the new funding arrangements for supported housing over two years following strong opposition from social housing providers.
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Corporation 'fails to appreciate its staff'
A lack of opportunities within the Housing Corporation often leaves staff feeling undervalued and under-appreciated, one of the agency’s directors has revealed.
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Move along now everybody, please
With local authorities being urged to bid for a slice of an £11m pot, the drive to create more choice in the allocations process is speeding up. But what will the lettings service of the future look like? And how can you create more choice in areas of high demand? ...
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What a site!
Disgraceful toilets, drying rooms and canteens are a common sight on Britain's building sites. Now the government wants to see a change.
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Stop, look and listen
Last month management consultant Denis Cummings of Coverdale looked at team building. Here he explains the importance of listening to and recognising the skills in your team
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How to stop plant rip-offs
Ever found that your plant hire bill is much higher than it should be? You could be the victim of sharp practice. Barrie Hobbs, an associate with Bristol law firm Laytons, explains how to avoid nasty plant hire surprises
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Studying the form
The second in our series looking at non-standard forms of contract reviews Mansell's subcontract conditions.
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Space the final frontier?
Construction will not embrace 3D modelling until the right products are available for its particular needs.
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Extending the network
Last month, Jenny Hampton reported on how local merchant Jackson Building Centres is dealing with the impact of the internet. This month, Ian Goldsmith, Travis Perkins' strategic planning director, explains how national merchants are rising to the challenge
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Engineering Judgement and Risk
Engineering Judgement and RiskJames Parkin£35.00Parkin takes a look at the way risks are judged in engineering. The book is academic in tone and starts with a look at what judgement is. The book takes a specific look at judgement in planning and design, and looks at the application of judgement ...
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NAO report to urge improvements in government procurement efficiency
A National audit office report due to be published this month will say that government procurement of construction is not cost effective, according to a senior civil servant.
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Why we must cut site deaths now
The construction industry is the only industry in Britain in which work deaths are on the increase. This is one of the key reasons why the image of the industry is so low. The government is beginning to take an interest – deputy prime minister John Prescott will meet unions ...
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Health and Safety Law for the Construction Industry
Health and Safety Law for the Construction IndustrySusan fink£25.00For those involved in the construction industry, the importance of having a sound knowledge of health and safety law hardly needs stressing. However, acquiring a firm grasp of the subject is by no means easy given the volume of material that needs ...
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Partnering with confidence
If partnering is all about trust, why does the construction industry need a partnering contract? Matthew Needham-Laing, a partner with Berrymans Lace Mawer, finds in favour of the new form
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Practically complete?
When does a project achieve practical completion? The client's view will probably differ from your own. Taylor Joynson Garrett partner Laurence Cobb explains how to resolve the dilemma
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If I was in charge . . .
If the conservative party won the next election, Robert Syms MP and owner of a local contractor would be construction minister. So what would he change?
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CDM Regulations Procedures Manual
CDM Regulations Procedures ManualStuart Summerhayes£38.50The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 require all those involved in construction to adopt an integrated approach to health and safety management.Clients, designers and contractors, as well as planning supervisors, must now work together to ensure that health and safety management issues are considered throughout ...
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Managing Health & Safety in Buildings & Construction
Managing Health & Safety in Buildings & ConstructionTony Clarke£25.00Health and safety is important to everyone nowadays, especially with burgeoning legislation and regulations in the area, both in the UK and, perhaps more importantly, in the European Community. One of the industries most affected by this is construction, which because of ...
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Breaking new ground
VHE Construction has signed a deal to be part of Amec's top rank suppliers. What makes the groundwork subcontractor so special?
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Contracts managers set for skills assessment
Contracts managers will face a new test of their skills from summer 2001 when they will be asked to adopt registration cards.