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Basement Construction Part 1: Design considerations
Posted on: 12 May 2014
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This blog argues that when considering whether to construct a basement it is first worth weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, and then also thinking about a number of design considerations which will undoubtedly impact on the construction method, waterproofing, safety, usability and ultimately, costs.
Two stage open book and supply chain collaboration
Posted on: 8 May 2014
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This article looks at the Two Stage Open Book model and Supply Chain Collaboration, which is one of the new models of construction procurement being trialed as a result of the Government’s construction strategy.
Cost led procurement
Posted on: 8 May 2014
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This article looks at Cost Led Procurement, one of the methods that the Government has been trialing to reduce construction costs.
Better Retrofit Partnership
Posted on: 8 May 2014
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The Better Retrofit Partnership promotes a new approach to the refurbishment of traditional buildings: an approach that is based on fully joined-up processes and backed up by its unique Performance Pledge.
Surveying Property
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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This blog considers topical issues in surveying and property related areas and also within the wider construction industry. Readers are encouraged to comment on topics and to make suggestions for future postings.
Industrial strategy: early successes and future priorities
Posted on: 29 April 2014
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This update on the impact of the industrial strategy comes 1 year on from the first of the sector strategies published in 2013. It sets out in detail the major achievements across the 5 themes and explains the priorities for the year to come and beyond.
State of Trade Survey: 1st quarter 2014
Posted on: 29 April 2014
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The latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders. It warns that the economic recovery in the SME construction sector is under threat from rising building costs and material shortages.
Chartered Institute of Marketing Construction Industry Group
Posted on: 29 April 2014
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CIMCIG works on behalf of members to raise the status of the marketing profession within the construction industry. It is the forum for members to share knowledge, skills, information and best practice.
Construction supply chain payment charter
Posted on: 25 April 2014
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The Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter has been agreed by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the body set up to deliver the government’s industrial strategy for construction. The charter sets out 11 ‘fair payment commitments’. These include a commitment to reduce payment terms to a supply chain to 30 days from January 2018. The charter also sets out stages before this: terms of 45 days from June 2015, and 60 days with immediate effect.
Government sustainability policies: A manifesto for mitigation
Posted on: 24 April 2014
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With 13 months to go before the next general election, the parties are busily finalising their manifestos. Meanwhile the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that we must mitigate or face the worst consequences of climate change. This article from Melanie Thompson of Get Sust! reflects on the construction industry’s frustrations, vented at Ecobuild in March 2014, and concludes that if we don’t lobby hard now, we won’t get the manifestos we, and the planet, need. The article includes links to background information and presentations from Ecobuild.
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