All Archive Titles articles – Page 943
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Archive TitlesMeasuring up
In the first of BSj's business surgeries, we explain the range of measurement and benchmarking initiatives available to firms.
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Lighting products
This month BSj takes a look at the latest product launches in Lighting. ...
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New society launched
CIBSE has launched the Society of Facade Engineering for those involved in the design and technology of building facades and cladding.
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Archive TitlesThis time it's personal
Barrister Robert Spicer explores the case of a death in a demolition contract - evidence that the HSE is successfully targeting individuals as well as firms.
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Archive TitlesHigh-flying the nest
Ian cannings swapped his executive role on the board at wates for a hands-on gig at a small but ambitious kent contractor. I want to be close to the action.
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High tech, high spec
Corus' futuristic two-tone, and a rainscreen that beats extreme water ingress.
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Where to get it
AKV Cladding Fabrications Ltd Aluminium curtain walling Address Hackworth Industrial Park, Byerley Rd, Shildon, County Durham DL4 1HF Tel 01388 775489 www.akvgroup.co.uk Alfred McAlpine Slate Slate cladding Address Business Design Centre, Unit 205, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH Tel 020 7354 0306 ...
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Resistance is futile
While some firms are trying hard to ensure we have a qualified, certified workforce, too many workers are still slipping through the net.
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Hold the front page!
I laughed out loud when I read the July/August cover of your magazine.I immediately copied it, added our senior contracts manager's name above the man's head and sent it around the office, where it received general hilarity. The copied sheet remains to this day on our notice board.The people who ...
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Archive TitlesThe technical file
There are 10 million people with disabilities in the uk. One year from now they can sue you if you keep them out.
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Archive TitlesStrife in the fast lane
Adjudication can resolve disputes fairly and with a minimum of fuss and, as such, IT is favourable to the Long-winded arbitration process.
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Archive TitlesA tall order to face
Conventional facade design problems can be magnified when it comes to tall buildings. We look at how facade specialists are overcoming them.
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Archive TitlesWorking together is essential, says minister
Construction minister Nigel Griffiths MP made it clear that Government and industry must work together to solve the problems of climate change, energy efficiency and security of energy supplies.
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Embrace new thinking
I fully agree with the concept of admitting non-cognate graduates to membership of the CIOB ('Degrees of separation' CM, July/August). The commercial world is continuously evolving, and simply sticking to construction graduates will lead to a slow march towards adapting to change.I am a quantity surveyor, but I have opted ...
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Different strokes
With reference to the large number of complaints you received over the "swear word" on the cover of your July/August issue: what is the matter with these people? I wonder how your correspondents would get through a day on site displaying that pious attitude. One of the enjoyable things about ...
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Archive TitlesMaking light of design
CIBSE and the Society of Light and Lighting have published the latest Code for Lighting.