All Archive Titles articles – Page 965
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Not covered in glory
We received a number of letters and telephone calls criticising our use of a swear word on the front cover of the July/August issue. In retrospect, we regret the use of the swear word and can only apologise for any offence caused. The word was intended to convey the stressed, ...
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Cooling the system
London Underground has been inundated with 3000 ideas for cooling the transport service after London Mayor Ken Livingstone offered a £100 000 reward for the best idea. Temperatures during this year’s heatwave hit 40°C, which brought issues of air quality on the Underground to the fore.
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Archive TitlesElectricity market consultation
A further consultation document on the single electricity market was published jointly by Ofgem and the DTI in August. The report is part of continued consultations on the British Electricity Trading and Transmission Arrangements (BETTA).
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No science students, no future for construction
In spite of the general rise in A level results standards, the Engineering Technology Board has expressed concern over the low numbers opting for physics and chemistry.
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Compensation culture slammed
Construction minister Nigel Griffiths expressed concern over the growing use of criminal and insurance claims against engineers.
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Close those gates
I was furious to learn that ‘professionals’ with no building knowledge are to be given CIOB membership (‘Degrees of Separation’, CM, July/August). This shows how low the CIOB will stoop to increase its numbers. The CIOB is guilty of institutionalised prostitution. Its main role now appears to be professional posturing, ...
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Archive TitlesSolar cities
Other countries are ahead of the UK on exploring sustainable energy sources. We explain how the Dutch are using cities to capture solar energy – and why we need to catch up quickly
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Fuel cells
This month the cost research departments of Mott Green & Wall and Davis Langdon & Everest, examine the application of fuel cell technology within buildings.
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Archive TitlesCelebrating local impact
Is your building site one of the most popular local visitor attractions? Then perhaps you should think about entering the Building Sights Awards 2003.
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Archive TitlesCaption of the month
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@buildergroup.co.uk
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Risky business
Today’s consulting engineers are being asked to accept far more risk against insurance policies that provide less cover. Ian Jones and David Irving discuss the implications.
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CIOB Commission meets to brainstorm learning needs
On 11 July the 14 men and one woman who make up the CIOB’s Presidential Commission for Construction Education met for the first time.
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Team work counts for CIC boss
As a tight head prop, Angus Foster knows a bit about team playing. And it’s something that Foster, CIOB’s South East regional director, is keen to apply in his new role as chairman of the Construction Industry Council in the South East.
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Archive TitlesNo fall in falls despite HSE blitz
This month sees the start of the second nationwide blitz on falls from height in four months from the Health and Safety Executive.
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Construction better in parts
Construction Best Practice has published the 2002/3 benchmarking report which identifies positive trends and shows areas for improvement.
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Better than new
Innovations that deliver: this month, a medieval manor, demanding department store and Truing some wobbly walls. www.construction-manager.co.uk/enquiries For details ...
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Archive TitlesNet benefits
How do you tap into the shared knowledge and experience of your employees? And how do you encourage them to share information? Danny Coyle examines how some companies use the latest IT to achieve just this.
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Archive TitlesBeacon Councils and Rethinking Construction
Rethinking construction aims to improve the performance of the construction industry in the public and private sectors.