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Posted on: 2 April 2013
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The latest issue (April/May 2013) of the RICS publication Construction Journal is available online. This edition has the theme of commercial management, a wide-ranging subject that covers everything from project bank accounts to debt collection. Register on the RICS website to view the journal.
Building Regulations: Approved Documents K and P
Posted on: 28 March 2013
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The revised versions of Approved Document K (Protection from falling, collision and impact) and P (Electrical safety)come into force in England in April 2013. This NBS TV programme explains the changes and examines several of the new diagrams and explains slight shifts in technical guidance. It looks at some common misconceptions and failures in compliance with regard to these two Approved Documents.
International Building Exhibition Hamburg
Posted on: 27 March 2013
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The International Building Exhibition (IBA) Hamburg will run from 23 March until 3 November 2013. About 60 projects will be exhibited to the public, following six years of project work and preparation. The IBA is an urban development project that combines architecture, urban planning and private housing construction with the transformation of socially disadvantaged areas and sustainability.
Making a difference. Commission for Sustainable London 2012: Post Games report
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 closes at the end of March 2013 after seven years work. The Commission’s work is available to all who might want or need to review the sustainability successes and lessons learnt from the London 2012 Games via its website which will continue at its current address www.cslondon.org. This includes reports, recommendations, news, videos, and assurance statements and media releases. The final report, Making a difference, focuses on where the sustainability gains made by London 2012 have influenced more widely across the construction and development industry, the events sector, in ethical procurement and finally, in strategic assurance of sustainability. The Commission’s findings point to two main factors holding back widespread adoption of sustainable practice in the UK: firstly, slowness in government action in embedding sustainability in government procurement; and secondly, the need for more independent oversight to ensure that sustainability targets in all sectors are met. The Commission has recommended the Government revisit advice to embed sustainability into the construction sector, and that major projects open themselves up to independent scrutiny of their sustainability commitments.
Ecobuild. London, 5-7 March 2013
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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Ecobuild is described as the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. Conference presentations are available under the following headings: Making sustsinable construction happen; Beyond construction; Design, architecture and sustainability; Sustainable property; Sustainability overseas. Seminar presentations are also available under the following headings: Sustainable self-build and renovation; Buildings in use; Water, waste and materials; Delivering sustainability in the city; Passivhaus; Whole life carbon and other impacts; Refurbishing Britain; Property; Sustainable by design; Rules and Regulations; Green energy; and BIM. You need to register on the site to view the presentations.
Cities in the sky: Challenging their safety. Watford, 12 March 2013
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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The event provided an opportunity to discuss fire and safety, emergency response, evacuation and structural resistance to fire and extreme events in high-rise buildings. Presentations are available online.
Exploratory research into Building Regulations in relation to the Green Deal
Posted on: 25 March 2013
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This publication from the Energy Saving Trust contains exploratory research into building regulations in relation to the Green Deal.
Global Construction Review
Posted on: 22 March 2013
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The Chartered Institute of Building has launched a website, updated several times a week, with the latest news for the international construction community, including corporate news, technical coverage, and updates on market sector. A weekly email newsletter highlights the essential articles of the week. To receive it in their inbox, readers can enter their email address at the site.
Recent changes to the UK legislation on the late payment of commercial debts
Posted on: 20 March 2013
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Prompt payment is critical to the cash flow of every business. It is not just the timeliness of payment but also the certainty of getting paid that is required. This has been one of the main focuses for the construction industry for many years and is underlined by the payment requirements of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) that applies to most UK construction projects. Now, new regulations have updated the UK legislation relating to interest on late payments. The changes took effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on 16 March and affect Scotland with effect from 29 March. This briefing outlines these changes.
Implementing Lean in construction: Lean construction and BIM (C725)
Posted on: 18 March 2013
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In this guide, academic and professional knowledge regarding the joint application of Lean and BIM has been compiled for the first time. The information is based on up-to-date experiences and knowledge regarding the topic, gained by pioneering organisations in different countries. The guide contains a clear description on the links between Lean and BIM, and how these can be marshalled to provide a range of benefits in an incremental manner. It provides specific advice for different parties of a construction project and for different project stages, as well as references to the wider literature.
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