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CIB 2013 World Building Congress, Construction and Society. Brisbane, 5-9 May 2013
Posted on: 20 November 2013
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These are the 13 Proceedings from papers from the designated sessions that took place as part of the CIB World Building Congress, in Brisbane on 5-9 May 2013, under the responsibility of various CIB Task Groups and Commissions. For one event, several groups decided to merge together under the title “Architectural Management & IDDS; Improving Societal Performance of Architectural Design through Better Collaboration and Integration with the Aid of Information Technology and Knowledge Management.” This stream of the congress was organised on behalf of the following CIB Commissions: CIB W078 – Information Technology for Construction; CIB W096 – Architectural Management; CIB W102 – Information & Knowledge Management in Building; CIB’s priority theme Integrated Design and Delivery Solutions (IDDS). Other proceedings are available for: Disasters and the built environment; Energy and the built environment; Construction industry economics; Organisation and management of construction; Facilities management and maintenance; Education in the built environment; Procurement systems; Safety and health in construction; Construction in developing countries; Law and dispute resolution; Smart and sustainable built environments; Clients and users in construction.
Approved Document L – Conservation of fuel and power
Posted on: 19 November 2013
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has published new 2013 versions of ADL1A, ADL2A, and Domestic and Non Domestic Compliance Guides. It has also published a circular which sets out and explains the approval and publication of the: new 2013 Approved Documents L1A and L2A; amendments to the 2010 Approved Documents L1B and L2B; new domestic building services compliance guide; and new non-domestic building services compliance guide. The changes in the approved documents and compliance guides comes into effect as of 6 April 2014.
After Rana Plaza: A report into the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh
Posted on: 19 November 2013
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A report published by the UK Parliament Bangladesh All Party Parliamentary Group into the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh has incorporated RICS recommendations on international building codes and regulation.
NBS National Construction Contracts and Law Survey 2013
Posted on: 15 November 2013
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A survey of the UK construction industry by NBS, part of RIBA Enterprises, has revealed an increase in the number of disputes over the last 12 months. Undertaken with the help of the membership of more than 20 industry bodies, the survey of more than 1,000, clients, contractors and consultants found that 30% had been involved in one or more contract entering into dispute in the last 12 months compared to 24% in the previous year, with 7% reporting that they had been involved in three or more disputes.
International construction costs: A change of pace
Posted on: 14 November 2013
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Latest publication on international construction costs from EC Harris.
Middle East major construction programmes: Mitigating the delivery risk
Posted on: 14 November 2013
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The new report by the global built asset consultancy EC Harris found that across the Gulf Cooperation Council region (GCC), in excess of 117 major programmes, defined as programmes totalling more than USD$1 billion and delivered in a relatively short period of time, are planned for completion by 2030 costing more than $1 trillion. However, the completion of these ambitious development plans come with a number of risks that could result in programme failure for some.
The coming age of a smart grid and smart buildings
Posted on: 14 November 2013
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This presentation provides an overview/intro to the current state of the smart grid and smart buildings. Previous presentations are also available, covering such topics as ventilation and air conditioning, dampness, BIM and life cycle costing of building services.
Social media for construction businesses: What next?
Posted on: 4 November 2013
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This podcast involves a discussion on how social media is and should be treated differently to other marketing channels, and how social media will impact various departments within construction businesses such as customer relations, business development and investor relations.
NHBC Standards 2014
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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The 2014 edition of the NHBC Standards comes into effect for every NHBC registered home whose foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2014. The Standards are the technical manual for NHBC registered builders with sections covering the design, material specification and sitework for each part of the build process. They provide the technical benchmark for all newly-built homes registered with NHBC. Major changes include mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.
Review of Scottish public sector procurement in construction
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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This report looks into the way Scotland’s public sector contracts are awarded. The review goes into how public sector bodies involved in construction-related procurement adopt practices that are streamlined and deliver value for money. It also addresses the use of cutting edge design and technology, energy efficient techniques, materials and eco-friendly construction methods. Further recommendations contained within the report include: greater leadership of construction procurement; improved construction skills across the public sector; and design to be at the heart of construction procurement.
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