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Archive TitlesVoulez-vous?
Imagine it. Bistro lunches, longer holidays and ooh-la-la ladies like the delectable screen darling, audrey taUtou, pictured here. it’s no dream. one french firm is recruiting people just like you.
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Planners not in our plans?
Did I notice a hint of sarcasm in the article about the Planning Engineers’ Organisation (PEO) (‘Not another professional body!’, News, CM, January)?Chris Blythe’s thoughts on why the CIOB is best placed to serve as a multi-disciplinary body of the built environment (CM, November 2004), exemplifies an organisation that strives ...
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Archive TitlesA matter of truss
Sure the building looks great, but how do you erect the floors above that seven-storey high window? Darren Rackett introduces ‘strand jacking’, a technique borrowed from bridge building
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Turnkey projects impact on hvac market
Turnkey packages are a growing feature of the £1.25 billion hvac market according to AMA Research.
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Archive TitlesWellcome home
It was Cundall Johnston & Partner’s task to translate this light and airy design into a comfortable and low energy workplace. We visit the Wellcome Trust’s new headquarters to find out how they did it.
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How not to hurt our heritage
Develop on brownfield land these days you’re likely to have to get the architects in. But beware, because if you haven’t planned for it, just pray they don’t dig up Excalibur. Accounting for this phase can save some nasty surprises. A Construction Industry Environmental Forum (CIEF) seminar will showcase good ...
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Home help
The new EC directive on the energy performance of buildings has made energy rating a crucial element of modern building design.
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Occupational health
If a worker’s got an occupational health problem that could make him less employable, does he really want to know about it? And if an employer finds out about it, can he be allowed to continue working?
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Archive TitlesWhen the lights go out
The Society of Light and Lighting has launched a new Guide to emergency lighting.
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Archive TitlesStudying the form
The construction contract has evolved significantly in 20 years. New industry trends like PFI and partnering have left their mark on various forms. Here, experts scrutinise recent changes and describe how the balance of risk is shifting.
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Willmott to float Inspace
Construction and development group Willmott Dixon is planning to float its property support services group Inspace on the Alternative Investment Market this year.
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Free façades guide online
If you face the tricky business of hollowing out an old building and retaining a masonry facade, you may have noticed CIRIA’s best practice guide published in 2003. You may also have noticed that it cost £110. If that made you wince, we have good news! The Construction Fixings Association ...
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Archive TitlesMusic to the ears
We report on how the latest acoustic technology was employed on Foster’s striking new music facility to ensure it rivals the best in the world.
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Praise where it’s due
Hurrah for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). No, it hasn’t lowered the retirement age to 55. We’re cheering because finally a government department is setting new standards for safety on its construction sites.
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Spec and span on metal doors
The Door and Hardware Federation has published a comprehensive guide on specifying metal doorsets. Hone your particular specifications by visiting its site at www.dhfonline.org.uk. Criteria include fire resistance, sound insulation, security and environmental protection, as well as finishes and durability.
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I dispute that!
Last month’s piece on dispute resolution (‘Let’s settle this’, CM, January) was an excellent article explaining some important virtues of each of the three main options available for positive determination of construction disputes. However, there are three additional issues that I think should have been included in your assessment.The general ...
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Your ‘cross-section’ was no such thing
I was interested to note the hopes and fears of your ‘Twelve Good Men and True’ in the January edition. It is unfortunate that, firstly, there was the usual gender singularity and, secondly, your respondents were unrepresentative of our Institute and industry in my opinion.The vast proportion of people employed ...