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Concrete. Part 2: Carbonation
Posted on: 10 November 2014
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This blog considers one of the common defects which affect concrete, that of carbonation.
Responsible business conduct in the land, construction, and real estate sector: A best practice toolkit
Posted on: 4 November 2014
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The consultation on the draft Toolkit, a joint initiative between the Global Compact and RICS to improve responsible business practices in the land, construction, and real estate industry, will run until 16 March 2015 and is open to all sector stakeholders. The Toolkit project’s key objectives are: to identify opportunities and challenges for the sector relating to the UN Global Compact’s issue areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, as well as broader UN goals; to engage UN Global Compact participants from the sector, as well as real estate users and stakeholders, to capture existing best practices and scale up sustainability initiatives; and to help companies in the sector and its downstream users across the property lifecycle to tackle sustainability issues and harness significant opportunities of a best practice Toolkit built on the Global Compact’s Ten Principles. The final Toolkit will be launched at the end of June 2015.
Concrete – Part 1: Understanding the basics
Posted on: 3 November 2014
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If installed correctly, newly installed reinforced concrete should last for many years with a minimal amount of maintenance; however, this blog argues that it can be vulnerable in certain locations/uses to a number of possible defects, especially where used externally.
Quality in Construction
Posted on: 3 November 2014
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QualityinConstruction.com is the biggest online resource/blog for Quality Management in Construction projects. It was created in June 2013 and it aims to provide a tool for connecting all these individuals who have a real interest in quality management in the construction industry, share their experiences and finally try to give answers and raise the level of awareness on this topic, globally.
Barratt: Planning for a sustainable future
Posted on: 29 October 2014
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Barratt Developments’ 2014 Sustainability Report reflects on a transitional year, when the business has renewed its business vision and priorities. As part of this process it engaged with internal and external stakeholders on the approach to sustainability to begin to determine ‘what matters most’.
CIC 2050 Group Construction Industry Survey 2014
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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The Construction Industry Council (CIC) 2050 Group has published the results of its national online survey, carried out in February and March this year, to find out if people are satisfied working in the industry and what inspires them. It sought views on four key themes: Attitudes to the industry; Progress on sustainability; Social media; Innovation.
Technical Extra Issue 15
Posted on: 27 October 2014
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The latest issue Technical Extra from the National House-Building Council features an article on external walls, the fastest growing area of claims, with a timely reminder of the cavity tray and DPC issues that contribute to a significant number of defects. Other articles include: requirements on the transfer of Fire Safety information to the responsible person; guidance on GRP dormer windows; copings and cappings to brick chimneys.
Taking shape: Is India’s market on the edge of greatness?
Posted on: 24 October 2014
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The November 2014 issue of the RICS journal Modus examines property and construction’s role in India’s quest for economic growth, talks to the RICS members helping to shape that future, and looks at the work RICS is doing to train India’s next generation of surveyors. This issue also profiles five major projects that will be key to the country’s development, and asks whether there is hope for India’s shopping malls, many of which lie empty after a heady construction boom.
Asbestos Part 3: More places to find asbestos in buildings
Posted on: 20 October 2014
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In the final part of this three part article the author presents some examples of the wider uses of asbestos containing products and components in buildings, some of which you may find surprising.
The future of the built environment
Posted on: 17 October 2014
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This collection of think pieces aims to assess the future of the built environment. These include industry leaders on the economy, the role of clients, the plight of contracting, the upcoming election, as well as the trajectory of our cities and what it means for architecture and design. All of this comes within the context of a global sustainability debate that is shifting up a gear to focus on investment in well-being.
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