All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 449
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Archive TitlesSpot the problem with modern methods of construction
They say offsite will deliver better quality homes in half the time and for less money. Not with the managers we've got now.
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Consider this
Last month the considerate construstors scheme enrolled its 15,000th site. CM spoke to Doug Goodsir, the man who set it all up
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Archive TitlesCoach works
Most of us are reluctant to seek out work challenges that push us beyond our comfort zone. But with the right support you can achieve greater things
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Statement on climate change
Worldwide concern for the global climate has emerged with the recognition of increasing concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) and increased average global temperatures.
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Archive TitlesChange of scene
Six urban settings were transformed into glowing examples of lighting design last month for the UK's first European Lighting Designers' Association workshop. Groups of students worked with internationally acclaimed lighting experts to create the works, which lit up Birmingham's Eastside area and went on show to the public for two ...
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CSCS card gets green light
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has finally agreed to the development of a card for professionally qualified people.
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Archive TitlesLow carb lifestyle
Colin Challen has a mission. "I think my most important task is to increase the sense of urgency about tackling climate change," says the 52-year-old Labour MP for Morley, Middleton and Rothwell.
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Archive TitlesCaption of the month
Caption of the month"If that bloke takes my picture and uses it in a caption competition, I'll thump him" Thanks to Gerrard Cox
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Archive TitlesCaption contest
Caption contestSend us a caption and we'll (eventually) hand over a £20 drinks voucher for the wittiest entry. email: construction_manager@cmpinformation.com
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President calls for more ethical training
AT the CIOB's annual dinner at the Guildhall on 22 February, president Allan McMullen welcomed a call for ethical training to be part of the institute's membership criteria.
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Green Building Council is go
Proposals have been put forward by industry for the launch of a UK Green Building Council.
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Trust me, I'm a builder
The secret to a succesful presentation is to build credibility and rapport with your client. Follow these basic rules and it could be the start of a beautiful relationship
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Archive TitlesChelsea Bridge
This new lighting design for Chelsea Bridge, London, was created by Atkins Odlin. To contrast upper and lower sections of the bridge, and reduce the dominance of the illuminated arches, the handrail was given greater focus using bespoke Philip's LED fittings
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Book your place on a top-class technical tour
A range of optional technical tours are offered on the first day of the Conference for those who want to view some of the impressive and architecturally interesting buildings in and around the Oval.
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Archive TitlesGov jitters over big PFI
What's happening with healthcare? While the Government stalls over big projects, a new breed of smaller, bundled PFI hospitals emerges.
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Archive TitlesBEMS and controls
Technologies in this month's product focus make it possible to monitor energy use with renewed vigour, which is just what a new European directive demands
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The real brains behind HLM-ESP
I would like to thank you on behalf of my colleges at HLM Architect for the article, Green from the word go (BSj, 02/06).