All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 811
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Archive TitlesMonth in numbers
20The percentage by which the cost of damage from flooding and coastal erosion could rise over the next century if we don't get a grip on global warming, according to a panel of 60 experts.The study says that the figure could be cut drastically if emissions of greenhouse gases were ...
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Archive TitlesMeasuring performance, maximising profit
Performance measurement is the tool firms use to find out how well they are operating and to locate unnecessary costs through the supply chain.
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Archive TitlesManoeuvres for the MoD's millions
As four major consortia sniff around the juicy £750m Central Prime contract for the MoD, Rod Sweet asks: what do you have to do to win? And would you really want to?
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Noises from the HSC
In April the Health and Safety Commission published a consultative document on the proposed regulations and guidance implementing the European Physical Agents (Noise) Directive. The main changes from the existing regulations are the reduction by 5 decibels (dB) of the exposure levels at which action has to be taken. The ...
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At the HELM
English Heritage has launched HELM (Historic Environment Local Management), a web-based guidance and training service aimed at planners, engineers, estate managers and elected members within local authorities and government agencies. The goal is to speed up decision-making on planning applications for developments in historic environments.The website contains a bank of ...
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In sickness and in health
The Major Contractors Group (MCG) launched its Occupational Health Strategy last month, which aims to reduce deafness, vibration white finger, dermatitis and other sicknesses in construction by surveillance, education, rehabilitation and reducing exposure to causes of ill-health.
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Archive TitlesWe'll have to let you go...
Victoria Hattam and Gemma Lane explain how to sack someone fairly
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Archive TitlesGetting IT together
In the hard fought IT market, it's unusual for software providers to collaborate. But the NCCTP has encouraged members to work on a way of sharing data to benefit the construction industry.
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Let's get noticed!
Chris Blythe rightly states that the public needs reason to value the CIOB (CM, April). My perception is that they barely know of its existence!If you ask the average person in the street "who builds buildings" you are likely get the answer "architects". Builders are defined as bricklayers, electricians, plumbers ...
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Archive TitlesFalling foul?
With no real drop in the death rate in years, the jury is out on the HSE's effectiveness. Kristin Smith asks the question: is the executive really worth £219m a year?
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Not trying hard enough
The Sustainable Development Commission has called for the government to put more effort into its sustainable development policy.
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Is this fast enough for you?
At 32, he's already felt the human cost of being in charge. Rod Sweet meets the new boss at CPC
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Archive TitlesSTAR LETTER - The value of engineers
I would like to thank Barry Lambert for his letter and BSj for publishing the same (BSj 03/04).
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Employers’ ethics
I agree with Grant Gover’s comments (‘Letters’, CM, April) in support of Neill Stansbury’s drive to eradicate corruption. However, spare a thought for those who remain active in the industry and who, through professionalism and personal integrity seek to act honestly in all their dealings.Perhaps it is also time for ...
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F is for efficiency
CIBSE has launched its latest Guide F on energy efficiency in buildings.
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Archive TitlesDriving the green machine
Twyford Down cast tarmac in the role of the archetypal anti-environment corporate - a hate object for the greens. Yet now, reborn as carillion, it’s the most ethical construction company going. Kristina Smith finds out how the firm turned its reputation around
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The secret of good design
In the search for good design, don't be tempted to lock out others in the supply chain. In association with VIESSMANN
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Crunching the numbers
Construction economics: a new approachSpon Press£22.99ISBN 0 415 28639 5Construction economics: a new approach is a textbook that will suit students across a wide range of disciplines, ranging from construction management and construction engineering through architecture, property and surveying. Construction economics is a core component of a wide range of ...
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Archive TitlesCovering the whole industry
Engineering services present a significant cost in terms of the installation, the energy consumed and the maintenance, repair and upgrading of the systems.