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Innovation Review: June 2012
Posted on: 31 May 2012
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This publication contains articles on sustainable building design and refurbishment in Scotland. This issue covers: flexible solar cells; environmental assessment of domestic laundering; Low technology/high performance architecture; and housing innovation showcase.
Guide to the Implementation of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) In Construction for Government Clients
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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The Project Bank Account (PBA) User Group has developed a guide which provides clients procuring construction work with information on introducing PBAs on projects, which will speed cash flow through the supply chain. The development of the guide follows the Government Construction Board’s decision that Government should move to a position where PBAs are adopted as the default position unless there are compelling reasons to do otherwise. The forthcoming report of the Standards and Lean Supply Chain Task Group recommends that the impacts of PBAs are monitored over time, as the programme is rolled out. This report, due for publication in July, is also expected to make recommendations around the value proposition and health and safety.
RICS launches new construction standards. London 24 April 2012
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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At this event the RICS released new guidance for quantity surveyors and other members working in the construction sector. The guidance includes an updated version of New Rules of Management (NRM) 1: Order of Cost Estimating and Cost Planning for Capital Building Works and the new NRM 2: Detailed Measurement for Building Works alongside two new guidance notes looking at conflict avoidance and dispute resolution and retention, which will form part of the RICS construction standards (the Black Book).
Investigating the impact of economic reforms on the construction cost management system in China
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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This report examines the impact that the introduction of economic reforms have had on cost management practices in the Chinese construction industry. The enormity of this change presents many challenges in terms of cost engineering education, professional development and professional standards. The changes also present many opportunities for cost management professionals both within China and around the globe as the market is now open to international participation. Accordingly, the aims of this report are to examine how the industry has managed this rapid transformation in cost management practices, to identify the main issues and problems and to develop recommendations to help address these issues and problems.
Concrete Quarterly: Summer 2012
Posted on: 25 May 2012
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The latest issue of the quarterly journal from the Concrete Centre demonstrates concrete’s visual appeal and versatility: Maggie’s Centre, the curved and cut-out precast panels of the cancer care centre in Swansea; 11-15 Baker Street, the crisp white facade; Manchester’s National Cycling Centre, the material’s smooth and rough faces side by side, inside and out; London’s Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a sculpture of dark pigmented concrete and LEDs.
Building ladders of opportunity: How reforming construction procurement can drive growth in the UK economy
Posted on: 24 May 2012
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The Royal Institute of British Architects has launched a major new report arguing for a radical reform of the public construction procurement process. The RIBA commissioned Mirza & Nacey Research to conduct an online survey amongst architectural practices during the period January to February 2012. See here for results.
Student Construction Journal 2012
Posted on: 24 May 2012
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The Student Construction Journal, published by RICS, pulls together the best articles from the previous year.
Social Housing Construction Summit. London, 16 May 2012
Posted on: 23 May 2012
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This event, jointly hosted by the Homes and Communities Agency and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), supported by Cabinet Office, brought together decision makers from the construction industry, social housing providers and government. The event explored ways of implementing the Government Construction Strategy and working together more effectively. Presentations are available online.
Roadmap on the Future Research Needs of Tall Buildings
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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This is an initiative led by the CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat), CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction) and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to identify key research gaps and topics that deserve priority research activities in the field of tall buildings. The intended outcome is a published document that presents an extensive agenda for necessary future tall building research. The primary aim of the Roadmap is to identify and prioritise research within the field of tall buildings, thereby allowing the CTBUH, CIB, UNESCO and their partners to plan future research and seek funding in order to advance the typology in the coming years. The Roadmap’s intended audience will include Intergovernmental Organizations, the United Nations including their agencies and programs, national governments and agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia and research institutes, industry and industry umbrella organizations. In order to achieve these ambitions, the CTBUH is gathering the expert opinions of those involved in the design, construction, planning and research of tall buildings through an on-line survey.
More than bricks and mortar: UK home builders’ progress in creating sustainable communities
Posted on: 16 May 2012
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This report contains the findings of the sixth NextGeneration benchmark, an annual benchmark of the top 25 UK home builders’ sustainability performance. This year’s benchmark examines the home building industry’s success in delivering sustainable communities.
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