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So….you want to build in China
Posted on: 28 November 2013
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Unsurprisingly, with an increasing number of architects and designers wanting to take advantage of China’s emerging construction, many UK architects are looking east to find streets paved with gold. This programme seeks to give them the basics of how, or whether, to take the leap. The programme speaks to a number of architects about their anecdotes and advice about dealing with or moving to China.
Greater Manchester Construction Sector Pipeline Analysis
Posted on: 28 November 2013
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A new study published by Greater Manchester Chamber on Thursday is designed to improve the city region’s construction prospects for growth by assessing detailed skills and employment assessments to inform training providers. The report was compiled by Barbour ABI and the Construction Industry Training Board.
Construction and civil engineering industries pledge
Posted on: 27 November 2013
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Almost 30 major contractors and clients have signed a Department of Health (DoH) pledge to improve construction workers’ health on and off site. The Construction and Civil Engineering Industries pledge, which is part of the Public Health Responsibility Deal, aims to encourage companies in the industry to improve the health and wellbeing of their workers, and in turn, the image of construction as a whole.
NBS Live. London, 26 November 2013
Posted on: 27 November 2013
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This event was designed to provoke debate in 4 key areas: BIM, Technical, Business and Practice, and Design. Presentations are available online.
BIM explores how BIM supports collaboration to save time and cost, the value of capturing and sharing information to reduce cost and risk. Other topics include the UK Government BIM strategy, using information and knowledge as competitive advantage, adopting BIM for practice knowledge capture, and the impact of the UK BIM and construction strategy.
Technical navigates the maze of current and predicted legislation, regulations & policy and explores how to keep ahead in an industry in a state of transition. How technical information is best captured, communicated, implemented and shared is explored as well as innovative new technologies that could have a significant impact on the industry.
Business and Practice offers valuable insights and pragmatic advice on winning and retaining contracts, both locally and internationally. Learn how to raise the profile of your business, increase market share and ensure your portfolio gets the recognition it deserves.
Design explores the opportunities and challenges facing the growth areas of green infrastructure, place-making and housing, and asks how we can produce designs that are fit for purpose and can withstand the rigours of value engineering and the construction process.
World Green Building Council Congress, Cape Town, 16-18 October 2013
Posted on: 27 November 2013
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The World Green Building Council is a network of national green building councils in more than ninety countries, making it the world’s largest international organisation influencing the green building marketplace. The WorldGBC’s mission is to strengthen green building councils in member countries by championing their leadership and connecting them to a network of knowledge, inspiration and practical support. Presentations are available online.
Infrastructure Carbon Review
Posted on: 26 November 2013
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The Infrastructure Carbon Review sets out a series of actions for government, clients and suppliers to reduce carbon from the construction and operation of the UK’s infrastructure assets, in line with the UK’s climate change commitments. It is argued that recommendations have the potential to reduce up to 24 million tonnes of carbon and save the UK £1.46 billion a year by 2050. The Review is developed jointly by government and industry though the Infrastructure Cost Review and Green Construction Board.
The Permitted Development (Basements) Bill 2013-14
Posted on: 22 November 2013
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A Bill to regulate the construction of new basements and the extension of existing ones, received its first reading in the Commons on the 12 November 2013. The Bill was introduced by Karen Buck, MP for Westminster North, as a Private Members Bill. The Bill is expected to have its second reading debate on the 28 February 2014.
Institute of Risk and Uncertainty
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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The University of Liverpool has launched a research institute to develop understanding of risk and resilience in building design, materials science and other key areas.
BSRIA Briefing: Changing markets, new opportunities. London, 15 November 2013
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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BSRIA is a test, instruments, research and consultancy organisation, providing specialist services in construction and building services. The speakers at this event focused on customer satisfaction, data centre trends, changes in building practice and design decisions, smart technology leading the industry forward and the internet of things. Presentations are available online.
Engineering the Shard: Blending the old and new in design and construction techniques when building tall
Posted on: 20 November 2013
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A free webinar on tall buildings will be taking place on Wednesday 4th December at 12:30 GMT, to be delivered by John Parker, Technical Director at WSP. John will be talking about his personal experience as project director of the construction of the tallest building in Europe, on a site that includes one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs.
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