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Proposals for skyscrapers of the future
Posted on: 27 March 2014
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Architecture magazine eVolo takes readers into the future with its annual skyscraper competition, which rewards innovative ideas for vertical living. For its ninth annual competition, the magazine received 525 projects from 43 countries on all continents. Three winners and 20 honorable mentions were selected by a jury of leaders in the fields of architecture and design.
Barriers for deconstruction and reuse/recycling of construction materials
Posted on: 25 March 2014
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This report has been produced by CIB Working Commission W115 “Construction Materials Stewardship”. The mission of Working Commission W115 is to drastically reduce the deployment and consumption of new non-renewable construction materials, to replace non- renewable materials with renewable ones whenever possible, to achieve equilibrium in the demand and supply of renewable materials and ultimately to restore the renewable resource base, and carry out these tasks in ways to maximize positive financial, social and environmental and ecological sustainability effects, impacts and outcomes. This report is the fifth product of W115 and provides an overview of barriers for deconstruction and reuse/recycling of construction materials across the world through a series of country reports from Canada, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore and United State of America.
Advanced construction and building technology for society
Posted on: 25 March 2014
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These are the Proceedings of the second joint CIB IAARC W119 CIC Workshop. The workshop concentrated on international researchers, practitioners and selected top-students originating from 8 different professional backgrounds (Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Science, Interior Design, Informatics, Mechanical Engineering).
Air tightness and ventilation in UK dwellings – A sensitive balance!
Posted on: 25 March 2014
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This blog argues that it will only be possible to determine how our buildings are reacting to increased air tightness, together with ventilation, when these buildings have been occupied and used for a number of years.
Approved Document Part L 2013 of the Building Regulations
Posted on: 14 March 2014
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This Special Edition of Technical Extra from the National House-Building Council looks at updated Part L of the Building Regulations which covers the requirements with respect to conservation of fuel and power. This issue of Technical Extra reviews changes to the Approved Document L1A (ADLIA) which refers to new dwellings, clarifies any new requirements, and identifies any sources of guidance on how to meet them.
Closing the gap between design and as-built performance
Posted on: 14 March 2014
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The Zero Carbon Hub has released its latest report continuing the work on the Design versus As-Built Performance Gap Project. This report summarises the evidence gathering and assessment process undertaken between August 2013 and January 2014. It provides industry and government with a structured review of how and where the Performance Gap occurs within the current housebuilding process. This has involved a co-ordinated analysis of published literature and confidential industry research, and the development of a process review methodology to gather primary evidence from housebuilding delivery teams, including visits to live construction sites. The evidence collected so far has been used to prioritise which issues are considered to be the major contributors to the performance gap. It identifies 15 issues classified as ‘Priority for Action’ that require solutions in the very near future, by industry, and where necessary, involving Government intervention.
The Construction Index: March 2014
Posted on: 14 March 2014
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Construction Index magazine is the UK’s leading construction site magazine… offering essential reading for anyone working for main contractors, specialist contractors, plant hirers and many other organisations in the construction supply chain. Throughout the year The Construction Index produces a range of features, supplements and specialist site reports. Features in this issue include: scaffolding and access and a site report on Heathrow’s new Terminal 2A.
Caps on liability: How are they applied in the courts?
Posted on: 12 March 2014
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In a recent case that came before the High Court, the Court considered a contract clause which attempted to impose a financial cap on the contractor’s liability. The case acts as a reminder to those who negotiate and draft construction and engineering contracts to be mindful of the scope and ambit of these clauses. This Construction & Information Briefing from DLA Piper considers this issue.
Building the future: women in construction
Posted on: 12 March 2014
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The Smith Institute has published a report which calls for the construction industry and government to do more to encourage women into the sector. It argues that culture change will be essential to make the industry more welcoming of women and eliminate a perceived bullying culture.
Insolvency in construction contracts
Posted on: 6 March 2014
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The construction industry has seen more than its fair share of insolvency in recent years. The contributory factors, making this industry more prone than any other, are a combination of its working on very low profit margins and reliance on so many different contributors in a chain. The author of this article argues that understanding insolvency and what to do to minimise its impact before the event is worthy of closer inspection.
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