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International Journal on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats
Posted on: 26 September 2014
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The third issue of the Journal 2014 from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is now available, containing in-depth information and insightful features on the design, construction and operation of tall buildings. This issue, timed to coincide with the 2014 Conference in Shanghai, held from 16-19 September 2014, is centered on the theme “Towards Sustainable Vertical Urbanism.” A preview is available online.
Building Research Park: University of Bath
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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The University of Bath’s “Hive” centre for sustainable construction materials research has opened. The facilities allow researchers and construction professionals from across the world to develop and to explore innovative building materials and constructive systems.
Fire risk in high-rise and super high-rise buildings: Prevention and mitigation
Posted on: 18 September 2014
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This Digest, published by BRE, provides practical information and guidance on the nature of fire risk in high-rise and super high-rise buildings and how it can be adequately assessed and mitigated against. The Digest reviews several major fire incidents in high-rise buildings and fire statistics before presenting theoretical and quantitative analysis of fire risks in high-rise buildings. This guidance is intended mainly for designers (architects and engineers), approval authorities such as building approvers and fire officers, as well as those responsible for owning, operating and insuring high-rise buildings. Price £18.
What is underpinning?
Posted on: 18 September 2014
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This recent blog from Surveying Property, which considers topical issues in surveying and property related areas and also within the wider construction industry, looks at underpinning. This first blog covers traditional underpinning while a second blog looks at other methods of underpinning.
The real face of construction: a socio-economic analysis of the true value of the built environment
Posted on: 16 September 2014
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Within the report, the Chartered Institute of Building has analysed each economic region of Great Britain, highlighting how the construction sector has performed relative to its peak before the recession. Additionally, the report picks out areas of major upcoming investment that will provide regions with vital employment opportunities.
Building Control Performance Standards
Posted on: 25 July 2014
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The Building Control Performance Standards Advisory Group carried out a further review of the building control performance standards and supporting guidance in 2013, and the results of the review can be found in this document. The Building Control Performance Standards Advisory Group have endeavoured to simplify the structure, including reducing the number of standards. Also ensuring the guidance recognises current best practice, while anticipating future best practice in the sector and customer expectations.
The application of innovative materials, products and processes to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 energy performance
Posted on: 2 July 2014
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AIMC4 is a unique partnership of companies, created to research, develop and pioneer the volume production of the low carbon homes for the future. The AIMC4 consortium aims to develop and apply innovative materials, products and process to meet the Governments Code for Sustainable Homes, Level 4 energy performance, through innovative fabric and building services solutions only thus embedding reduced carbon emissions within the performance of the dwelling. Presentations from a conference held on 16 June 2014 are available online together with a series of seven publications that takes you through the lessons from the AIMC4 Project. The seven Information Papers cover a range of learning outcomes including Supply chain development; Technical development of designs; Understanding value, Lean techniques and benchmarking; As-built performance and post occupancy evaluation; Ventilation and indoor air quality; and Commercial: Delivery costs and household energy bills.
Flood mitigation solutions in buildings (part three)
Posted on: 27 June 2014
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The third in a series of articles on flood mitigation in buildings.
Construction hard hats
Posted on: 27 June 2014
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This article discusses the rules surrounding hard hats and their use on UK construction sites.
Flood mitigation solutions in buildings (part two)
Posted on: 19 June 2014
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Considers a number of measures that can be taken to minimise both the risks and impact of flood damage, both for new development and for existing buildings.
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