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Safety culture on the Olympic Park
Posted on: 16 August 2012
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The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the Health and Safety Executive jointly commissioned Loughborough Uuniversity to investigate how safety techniques were communicated and the impact they had across multiple contractors during the Olympic build.
EU Construction Strategy
Posted on: 3 August 2012
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An action plan has been proposed by the European Commission to promote the construction sector as a driving force in the creation of jobs and for sustained growth for the economy in general. This MEMO outlines the details of the action plan.
Animations on sustainable building solutions
Posted on: 3 August 2012
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Sustainable Business Building Solutions, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has developed a series of LABC registered animations that detail how to build within efficiency regulations using traditional building methods. The first four animations are now available to view on the SBS website and feature new build solutions for installing windows, ground floor beam and block construction, intermediate floor installation and the creation of a non-habitable roof. Further installation videos, featuring retrofit projects will be released in the near future.
London 2012: will it leave a lasting legacy for construction?
Posted on: 19 July 2012
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In this article, Denise Chevin speaks to key Olympic and industry decision-makers to find out whether the Olympics could change construction forever, or whether its achievements are set to become Olympic memories.
Westfield Stratford City
Posted on: 16 July 2012
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Westfield Stratford City is the first in a new series of product specification videos produced in association with Building. With over 70% of visitors to the Olympic Park passing through Stratford City, Westfield had to reduce their original delivery programme from ten to six years. In this video Westfield’s Design Director, Simon Cochrane, looks at the challenges and demands placed on the project, how the interior design concept was delivered and why Westfield chose to work with partners like SAS International.
National Construction Contracts and Law Survey 2012
Posted on: 12 July 2012
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From March to April 2012, the NBS ran its first survey about contracts and legal issues within the UK construction industry. It ran the survey to understand, amongst other things: the different contracts and procurement methods being used; at what point in the process contracts are signed; the number and kinds of disputes taking place; and how frequently partnering or collaborative working are used in construction projects.
Building Control Alliance Annual Report 2011/12
Posted on: 12 July 2012
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The Building Control Alliance, an industry group made up of representatives from all the organisations directly involved in building control in England and Wales, has published its latest annual report.
Constructing Post-War Britain: Building Workers’ Stories, 1950-1970
Posted on: 12 July 2012
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Outcomes from a University of Westminster research project, entitled Constructing post-war Britain: Building workers’ stories, 1950-1970, are now available online. The project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, aims to collect oral history testimonies from construction workers who were employed on five of the highest profile sites and developments of that era. These are: Stevenage New Town; Barbican development, City of London; South Bank arts complex; Sizewell A power station; and the M1 motorway. Downloads of the five case studies and audio files of interviews are available online.
Understanding overheating: where to start – an introduction for housebuilders and designers
Posted on: 10 July 2012
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The NHBC Foundation has launched a new guide to tackle the concerns of overheating in new homes. Traditionally, overheating has not been a problem in housing due low levels of insulation and gaps in building fabric that allow ventilation. As we make progress towards the zero carbon homes standard, new homes built to high standards of airtightness and insulation may be at risk of overheating. While there is no clear definition of the term or the specific conditions under which overheating occurs, it is generally understood to be the accumulation of warmth in a building to an extent where it causes discomfort to the occupants. There is currently no statutory maximum internal temperature in UK Building Regulations or current health and safety guidance. This new guide is a useful introduction to the topic of overheating and covers the principles of overheating as well as factors that increase or reduce the risk. Seven case studies are provided to demonstrate a number of reasons for overheating, including location of the site, errors in design or the way in which the home is being used by its occupants. Registration is required to download the document.
International Construction Project Management Association. Porto, 31 May – 1 June 2012
Posted on: 9 July 2012
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The 12th Annual Conference of the ICPMA addressed two themes : Cultural influence in doing business in countries other than home markets; and Lifecyle costing in infrastructure, with special reference to ports. Presentations are available online.
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