All Archive Titles articles – Page 573
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Archive TitlesFully wired
With 600 refit projects a year, and revenue dead while a store is shut, supermarket giant Somerfield had millions of pounds worth of reasons to check out how much time and hassle an online collaboration system might save. Rod Sweet put a few tasty questions to Corry Hartman, assistant systems ...
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Archive TitlesTell the wood from the trees with FSC
As well as being the only labelling scheme that is recognised by the major environmental NGOs, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) timber certification scheme was recently accepted by the government as fullfilling its own contract definition of sustainable forest management, writes Chayley Collis of the Green Building Store.
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FIVE reasons to visit Singapore’s new library
On 18 July the new National Library for Singapore will open its doors to the public for the first time. This is a library intended for the 21st century and is one of the most technologically advanced buildings of its type in the world. To attract clients and customers, the ...
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Payouts for white finger
Employers could be forced to pay substantial compensation claims when the hand-arm vibration (white finger) regulations become law on 6 July.
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Follow this Fellow
Ian Cameron, a CIOB fellow at 35, advises that there’s no time like the present for upgrading your CIOB status - and explains that a fellowship could seriously supercharge your career.
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Archive TitlesEverything under the sun
Aimed at engineers, architects and anyone involved in the field of building-integrated photovoltaics, Designing with Solar Power encapsulates five years of work by more than 30 experts in the fields of research, development and design.
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Manufacturers launch energy rating system
Pump manufacturers Wilo, Grundfos, Smedegaard and Circ Pumps have agreed a standardised energy labelling policy to indicate the energy consumption of their products.
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Archive TitlesGeorgia Elliott-Smith
was sponsored through her environmental engineering degree by Bovis and then spent a couple of years as business development manager at Franklin + Andrews. In 2003, she set up environmental and sustainability consultant Element 4 – at the age of just 26.
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Archive TitlesTeamwork made easy
Can a new way of driving collaborative design really help sustainable buildings and communities? Or does construction have bigger problems to solve first?
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Archive TitlesPipe dreams
The British Standard for screwed and socketed steel pipes is about to be replaced. But don’t worry, transition to the new European standard won’t be half as nightmarish as it sounds.
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Archive TitlesMobile phone firm steps in to resurrect Millennium Dome
Work is underway to transform the failed Millennium Dome into a major sporting, exhibition and live music space. Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine is building “The O2”, a big development boasting 23,000-seat arena, a British music hall of fame and a jazz and blues street in south-east London. Mobile phone company ...
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Archive TitlesDoctor in the house
Even an advanced hospital building programme can’t keep up with our ageing population. But by providing medical services at home, can telecare take the burden off hospitals and keep us out of the old folks’ home a bit longer?
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Tougher emission cuts
The government’s independent advisory body on sustainable development is calling for a 50% cut in carbon emissions from buildings by 2050.
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Archive TitlesLondon’s skyline could creep higher if this new thousand-footer gets the go-ahead
The capital could get a new skyscraper if plans are accepted, according to Sky News. The 1007ft Bishopsgate tower is set to dwarf some of its neighbours, but it will be eight feet lower than the London Bridge Tower or “Shard of Glass, ” due to be completed in 2009.The ...
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Credit where credit’s due
I was pleased to see your article on the important ground cooling project in the Algarve (BSj, 05/05) but less pleased to read that Hurley Palmer Flatt appeared to be the expert involved, commenting on the whole design and monitoring of the project.
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Cory helps you process waste legislation
Waste management firm Cory Environmental has produced a free guide that helps businesses understand some of the complex new waste legislation and regulations that come into effect on 16 July.
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Archive TitlesGrab a global contract primer
A new book aims to provide easy-to-follow guidance on contract management issues on the international stage.
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Colleges passing the test
While not doubting that Mr Wareing (‘Letters’, CM, May) had the misfortune to speak to a motor vehicle tutor who thought he could teach plumbing as well, this is certainly not typical of my experience. I work at a large Further Education college and I can assure him that we ...
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The new climate
News that the government has been urged by the Sustainable Development Commission, an independent advisory body, to take urgent action to meet its targets on tackling climate change will not surprise anybody (see news, page 8).
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Archive TitlesMaking a Conscious choice
Construction Technology: Analysis & Choice has been written for those embarking on a career in the construction industry.