All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1376
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E-legal business
E-commerce has arrived on the electrical scene but how do you ensure a safe transaction? Tony Rea reports on the latest meeting of the ETG.
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Building in fire precautions
Fire from First Principles (Third Edition)Paul Stollard and John AbrahamsE & FN Spon£19.99Date published: 1999 Content: 174 pages Tel: +44 (0)1264-343 071 Fax: +44 (0)1264-343 005Fire safety is an issue that every security manager should keep near the top of their agenda. Both in the likelihood ...
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A brief history of women in construction
1968Barbara Wells becomes the first female member of the CIOB, on 6th December1994The CIOB's Women in Building group is founded. It meets bi-annually for female members to discuss their concerns.1996 May: Michael Romans, president of the CIOB, threatens to resign after an 87-year-old member, Kenneth Foster, says the Institute should ...
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Clear prose makes this a gem of a book
Loss Prevention and Security ProceduresRobert James Fischer and Richard JanoskiButterworth- Heinemann£22.50Date published: 2000 Content: 336 pages Tel: +44(0)1865 888180 Fax: +44(0)1865 314290Diamonds and jewels have not played a part in my professional life but none-the-less my experience tells me that this book is a gem. Written with ...
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Archive TitlesBig blue
The new Wellcome extension to the Science Museum in London looks like a high-tech shed from the outside, but inside it resembles a spaceship. Kier's Louisa Finlay made this science fiction into fact.
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The bidding game
The future of consumer websites may be in flux, but business-to-business trading via the Internet is growing. Although the construction industry is new to the e-commerce game, online auctions look set to shake up the way tender bids are organised
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Tips for better business writing
Business WritingMidge GilliesMarshall£9.99Date published: 2000 Content: 94 pages Tel: +44(0) 207 291 8222 Fax: +44(0) 207 291 8233The nature of security is such that written documentation can hardly be avoided. Procedures, policy and written reports are elements central to our profession. Effective communication is an essential business ...
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Bank role for Wyllie
As the Bank of England’s newly-appointed chief security advisor, Bill Wyllie has taken on responsibility for maintaining a reputation for security that has lasted over 300 years.
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Who can you bank on?
Construction firms have always had a difficult relationship with banks. Recent branch closures haven't helped, but the rise of telephone and Internet banking is providing alternatives to the high-street lenders
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Getting a grip on mobile IT assets
Bill Jacobs of HID argues the merits of RFID tagging for valuable office assets, such as PCs, laptops and file servers
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Articles in an instant
Finding that elusive cost model or PROBE report will be much easier with the new electronic index to Building Services Journal. Here's how to turn your back collection into a responsive library.
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The art of maintenance
Failure to maintain equipment can lead to large costs. CIBSE has published a guide to help managers decide which repairing regime is the most appropriate
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The ambience chaser
Creating the infrastructure for a dotcom client at the drop of a hat and a workplace that can inspire are just two of the challenges the e-economy has brought Ronnie Wilkie and his team. Kate Lowe talks to the operations director at global management consultancy Booz.Allen & Hamilton.
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All systems go?
“Integrated systems” has been a buzzword in the security industry for nearly a decade, but the various hardware and software solutions available are cause to question whether true integration has yet to arrive.
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Where are all the female managers?
The Latham report identified that women were being ignored by the construction industry. Taskforces were assembled. But after four years has there been any change?
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Driving a harder bargain abroad
Everyone knows that British car prices are higher than elsewhere in Europe. So if your business needs some vehicles, should you buy abroad? Or consider leasing? Our guide explains the options
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Smile, you’re on camera
Taking photos on site may not be new but putting them on the internet for subcontractors and customers is. Margo Cole logs on to find out how still and video images are helping to reduce defects and improve productivity.
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Net benefits are not just a might have, they’re a must have
If you feel this internet stuff is just a diversion from the real business of building homes, think again or you may be in the cold faster than you imagine. The threat of losing out on web benefits has been enough to drive Ford, GM and DaimlerChrysler to work together. ...
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‘Get in early’ advice to facilities managers
Mistakes in price estimates at design stage can cost millions of pounds.