Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Project Managers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Saving project managers money and man hours from
Severn Project Services, which we summarised at the time by saying "Severn Project Services announce its joint venture with Quantapoint the world's leading provider of laser scanning technology and services that help companies achieve Zero-Defect
Projects".
The day before,
we featured the news release Argent partners with Union Square from
Union Square Software: "Argent, the property development company, has purchased 'Workspace', a web-based information-sharing portal from specialist construction software author, Union Square Software".
In January 2008, we covered the news from PRP Architects
concerning its Planning approval for RNIB
- take a look at PRP secures planning approval for RNIB
which says: "PRP, Shepherd Construction and the RNIB has secured detailed planning consent to develop RNIB Rushton into a state-of-the-art School and Children's Home".
Take a look also at the news release from TRADA Technology, TRADA guidance on timber cladding and site control,
as well as RICS scholarship winner joins MBA Manchester from Manchester Business School Worldwide,
and Construction MBA awarded RICS accreditation from Manchester Business School Worldwide.
See also:
Construction project managers welcome new software
(October 2007)
Version 5 of TDOC, the market-leading Construction Engineering Management Document Control software for the civil engineering and construction sectors has been released
Turner and Townsend reach finals of APM Awards
(September 2007)
Turner and Townsend has received three nominations for the finals of the Association for Project Management (APM) Awards taking place in London
Gleeson Building choose Autodesk Buzzsaw
(August 2007)
Gleeson Building has invested in a two-year framework for Autodesk Buzzsaw, the on-demand collaborative project management (CPM) solution
Hafale project service for hotels and retail
(July 2007)
New brochure showcasing furniture and hardware fittings suitable for the retail and leisure sector has just been published by Hafele
Rise in sales of on-demand collaboration solution
(July 2007)
Up to four new companies a week are turning to Autodesk Buzzsaw
Innovative design for new GBP4.3m fire station
(June 2007)
Launch of Bradford fire staiton builds on Mouchel Parkman's position as one of the leading provider of property-related services to the Fire Authorities
Project managers need to be more competent
(June 2007)
Scottish construction industry needs to improve the project management skills of its managers according to The Scottish Building Federation, the Civil Engineering Contractor Association and Monitor
British Museum appoints EC Harris
(June 2007)
International consultancy EC Harris has secured three prestigious framework appointments with the British Museum
Advanced yet affordable hand-held computer
(April 2007)
JETT.eye provides construction management with a clearer vision into their operations than was previously possible
Lightning strikes an individual blow for Kawneer
(April 2007)
Kawneer-approved curtain walling installer Charles Henshaw built facade of a 'highly individual, if not unique' GBP13million office building
Managing the costs of construction
(March 2007)
EC Harris discuss how the last twenty years have seen significant changes in the way that construction projects and the tendering process are managed
Great Glen House at Civic Trust Awards 2007
(March 2007)
Follows on from achieving the highest ever Design and Procurement BREEAM score (84%)confirmed by BRE as highest score ever achieved by any building in UK since 1998
Investment by Recovinyl recycler
(March 2007)
Recovinyl recycler Universal Recycling Company has invested euro1.5 million in new shredding equipment at its Rotherham site
Preferred Status and national installer network
(March 2007)
Major housebuilder, Persimmon, has conferred 'preferred supplier status' on Duraflex
Notting Hill Housing chooses CTSpace
(March 2007)
CTSpace has been selected by Notting Hill Housing to improve efficiencies and drive better collaboration on its GBP600m, 3,000 unit property development programme
Responsibility for safety on building projects
(January 2007)
Mace and Jones warns that new regulations will radically change way HSE decides who is responsible for safe procurement and management of building projects - and for accidents
Redevelopment project at Swinfen Hall
(January 2007)
Cyril Sweett-led HOCP team recently completed the final phase of redevelopment project at Swinfen Hall Young Offenders' Institution near Lichfield
IAC enclosures for new build 'Bankside Project'
(December 2006)
Land Securities plc, the UK's leading property developer, has opted for noise control solution from IAC for their latest new build project in central London
Time and space project reaches crucial phase
(December 2006)
English Architectural Glazing commissioned to design a mirrored discoid which fits into the bronze-clad cone and reflects light towards the North Star at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich
KandB brings ideas for time and cost reduction
(November 2006)
Kirk and Blum turns warehouse space into cGMP-compliant processing labs in less than four months for contract pharmaceutical manufacturer
Turner and Townsend hit one spot two years in row
(November 2006)
League tables published in Building magazine have listed Turner and Townsend as the UK's No.1 Project Manager for the 2nd year running
Fire-Lite fire alarm control panels good as gold
(November 2006)
Fire-Lite MS-9600 addressable fire alarm control panel is a compact system manufactured with surface-mount technology and designed for easy installation and programming
SCI on new approach in the design of sheds
(November 2006)
SCI Single Storey Building Group first book: 'Single Storey Buildings - Best Practice Guidance for Developers, Owners, Designers and Constructors'
Consistency gains and cost savings for CAD users
(October 2006)
Workspace Drawing Manager from Union Square Software delivers significant consistency gains and cost savings for CAD users
Pioneering vinyl floor recycling scheme launched
(October 2006)
Pioneering recycling scheme for vinyl flooring has been launched in the UK by Recovinyl and Tarkett-Marley Floors
Gradus Matting solution for maintenance problem
(September 2006)
Gradus Matting has helped provide new look for the entrance hall at the Institution of Civil Engineers building at One Great George Street in London
HLS group invests in portal technology
(September 2006)
HLS Group, has announced its plan to roll out Workspace from Union Square Software in order to improve communication between staff at head office and also within its subsidiary companies
Saving costs with PROJECTminder from PH-media
(September 2006)
Donaldson Associates, civil, structural, geotechnical and tunnelling engineers reports that implementation of PROJECTminder has after year one, led to a saving of GBP50k
Sontay improves customer service offering
(August 2006)
Sontay new on-line order tracking feature, an auto-update initiative designed to improve project management and information-flow for customers, and an enhanced website
Free project viewer for Asta Powerproject files
(July 2006)
Now everyone in construction will be able to read and interrogate Asta Powerproject files - using free Project Viewer
Recovinyl targets demolition industry
(July 2006)
Recovinyl is widening its scope for recycling waste plastic by targeting the demolition industry, which generates large volumes of post-use PVC from its activities
Research shows 1 in 5 UK projects ends in dispute
(July 2006)
18 per cent of projects result in serious disputes, which can delay projects and destroy client/contractor relations - this is the conclusion of research from BuildOnline
Visibility into project progress and pain-points
(June 2006)
BuildOnline UKlaunches the first 'heatmap-based' programme management system
Roofing and cladding in windy conditions
(May 2006)
The NFRC has published its updated guidelines on the hazards of working in windy conditions