All Archive Titles articles – Page 843
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Scaffolding code
The new European code for scaffolding, EN12811-1, will be published in June 2004. At that time the BSI must amend BS5973, and the resulting document is likely to affect the erection of traditional scaffolds.It is understood that the maximum height of scaffolds stated in BS5973 will be reduced by approximately ...
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Archive TitlesI'm a client!
After several bad shocks chris lane is glad to say goodbye to the risky world of contracting.
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New handbook for metal ceilings
The Technical Association of Industrial Metal Ceiling Manufacturers (TAIM) has issued new rules for interpreting European Norms (ENs). The Metal Ceilings Handbook simplifies decision-making and clarifies quality issues. Its contents reflect the experiences of TAIM members and should be seen as recommended guidelines. Consideration is given to EN 13 964. ...
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Archive TitlesWorst case scenario
Nobody wants it to happen but it does, and it has to be managed. Kristina Smith outlines the usual run of events after a fatal incident and how you need to respond
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Archive TitlesCaption of the month
"Gavin the builder, desperate to comply with Egan principles, not only dressed more smartly but started to carefully clear up all mud from the site at five o'clock each evening"Thanks to Barry Hills
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Caption competition
Send us a caption for next month's picture (above) and we'll hand over a £20 drinks voucher for the wittiest entry. Email construction_manager@cmpinformation.com
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Ken launches capital plan for a greener London
CO2 reduction and fuel poverty targeted by Livingstone's Energy Strategy
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Build more homes call
The Barker review of the UK housing market has recommended that the house building industry needs to improve by investing in skills and innovation.
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Boost training for UK technicians
The Engineering and Technology Board has condemned current training for technicians as 'outmoded and not fit for purpose'.
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Education board
The new Government carbon emission targets may not have been welcomed universally across UK business.
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Archive TitlesBeating the panel
How a long-established manufacturer coped with the aftermath of 9/11
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Jumping on the green bandwagon
With all of the efforts that you seem to be making to exhort and inform more 'sustainable' design practices, I was surprised that the article on the supposedly 'sustainable skyscraper' in BSj 12/03 made it to publication.
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Archive TitlesNew trick for trucking asbestos
A new system for trucking asbestos-contaminated waste offsite offers a faster, cheaper and above all safer way to get it out of the way and into landfill.
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Know any decent builders?
This month, i have a challenge for each of you. I’ve had a lot of feedback from members on the subject of image. They want to know what I am going to do about raising the profile of the CIOB.
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Industry all of a stew in Cannes
We put aside his glass of champagne to report from construction's big bash – MIPIM in sunny Cannes.
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Budget adds to ECA list
This month's months Budget included new proposed technologies for inclusion on the Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme.