Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Quantity Surveyors",
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 Construction industry document management solution from
Avanquest UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Cruden Group, a construction and development company, implemented document management solution supplied by Avanquest Solutions".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Laying the foundations for London Olympics 2012 from
Bibby Financial Services: "Bibby Financial Services looks at the impact of the Olympics and issues it raises for the construction industry".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Lifting Solutions
concerning its Architectural products range
- take a look at Creative Steel Solutions expands
which says: "Creative Steel Solutions is expanding the business to meet higher than expected demand for its newly-launched architectural products range".
Take a look also at the news release from Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI), Conference on timber in the built environment,
as well as Edmond Shipway guides Visitor Centre project from Edmond Shipway,
and Innovative design for new GBP4.3m fire station from Mouchel.
See also:
Creative Steel Solutions is born
(June 2007)
Owners and Directors of Lifting Solutions have created a new company, Creative Steel Solutions, in response to customer demand for an increasing number of bespoke architectural steel products
Coltman boosts safety protection
(April 2007)
Coltman Precast Concrete is one of the first companies in its field to introduce the Airtek TruckMat inflatable safety system
Direct route to timber frame information
(March 2007)
New UKTFA membership provides architects and specifiers with direct route to timber frame infomation
Key to successful pipeline design
(March 2007)
Paul Stearns, Director, STATS Limited explains why specialist technical services are the key to successful pipeline design
Editorial listings for The Insulation Handbook
(February 2007)
Call for editorial listings for The Insulation Handbook which provides architects, quantity surveyors and contractors technical details of all types of insulation, along with supplier details
New lease of life for Barry Town Hall
(February 2007)
Selectaglaze commissioned to produce units to match all existing primary window sightlines as part of restoration and rejuvenation programme at Barry Town Hall
New environmental project win for FS Partnership
(November 2006)
FS Partnership appointed as Professional Quantity Surveyors for new school project: Beaverwood School
Skills shortage addressed by Seddon Group
(September 2006)
Record numbers apply for the Seddon Group apprentice scheme
Turner and Townsend Santos HQ in Adelaide
(August 2006)
Turner and Townsend Rawlinsons appointed for Santos HQ in Adelaide
NES strengthens North East team
(August 2006)
NES has appointed Martin Cameron to its Newcastle team in response to the continued demand for personnel within the built environment sector
Web collaboration favoured by contractor clients
(July 2006)
Independent research shows that 74% of clients increasingly favour contractors with experience of using web-based collaboration systems
Construction wasting money on poor procurement
(July 2006)
Inefficient procurement and haphazard buying procedures are costing the UK building and construction sectors millions of pounds every year, claims Will Odling of Inqizit
Professional Membership Route to CSCS Cards
(May 2006)
The CIOB has continued its pursuit for new professional routes to Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards
EC Harris welcomes green award
(April 2006)
Wellcome Trust National Science Learning Centre, which EC Harris project managed and provided QS services for, has been given an award for sustainable construction at this year's Green Gown Awards
CIOB Membership route to CSCS cards
(April 2006)
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has continued its pursuit for new professional routes to Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards
Trinidad growing construction boom
(March 2006)
Trinidad and Tobago is experiencing a construction boom stimulated by growing revenues from the expanding oil and gas industry in the region
Launch of new construction MBA
(March 2006)
Manchester Business School Worldwide (MBSW) has announced the successful launch of its unique MBA for Construction Executives, with half of the students being sponsored by industry
NIST report - implications for building design
(February 2006)
One-day conference run by The Institution of Civil Engineers to highlight the importance of fire safety engineering and lessons to be learnt from the NIST report
Fire safety reform and specification of materials
(February 2006)
Fire and safety Richard Price, technical manager of Eurobond, explains why new fire safety reform will change the specification of materials
Winners of RICS and RIBA scholarships
(January 2006)
Manchester Business School Worldwide (MBSW) has announced the winners of two scholarships from RICS and RIBA to join a unique MBA this month
Architects, Engineers and QS fees on the rise.
(October 2005)
Data from the latest 2006 edition of Mirza and Nacey's Fees Surveys shows that average fees have increased amongst construction professionals over the last five years
Southside completed ahead of schedule
(August 2005)
Lorne Stewart has completed a GBP1.3 million mechanical contract at one of Victoria's most prestigious addresses, on budget and ahead of schedule
Home Information Packs countdown begins
(July 2005)
SAVA welcomes significant Government progress on the introduction of Home Information Packs
New viaduct scoops top ICE award
(June 2005)
A new viaduct at Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire has won the top award in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) West Midlands Awards 2005
Linford scoops Birmingham building award
(March 2005)
Lichfield-based building company Linford Group has scooped Birmingham City Council's prestigious 'Built-in Quality Award'
Reaching New Heights of Excellence
(March 2005)
British Standards Institution (BSI) present the latest standards for Lift and Escalator Design, Installation and Maintenance
Fees Survey Reports for 2005
(January 2005)
Mirza and Nacey Research have published four newly researched Fees Survey Reports for 2005 relevant to providers and procurers of architectural, engineering and quantity surveying services
Senior consultant in construction division.
(December 2004)
Birmingham based construction division's recruitment expertise is strengthened following new appointment
New Branch's Expertise Is Strengthened
(May 2004)
Award-winning construction industry employment specialists, NOW Recruitment, has strengthened the expertise in its Construction Professionals division at its recently launched Southampton office
Quantity Surveyors Training Scheme Measures Up
(March 2004)
The scheme is designed to structure the training of commercial staff employed by Volker Stevin and is designed in accordance with the recommended guidelines produced by the ICES
Causeway Takes Its Expertise To Interbuild
(March 2004)
Causeway Technologies a leading supplier of collaborative, commercial and supply-chain software solutions to the construction industry, will be showcasing its specialist product range at Interbuild
Thermalite Wins Top Industry Award
(February 2004)
Thermalite, the UK's leading manufacturer of aircrete technology, is celebrating a great success after winning the prestigious David Wilson Homes National Group Supplier of the Year Award 2003
Quantity Surveyors Training Schemes ICES Approved
(February 2004)
Morgan Est plc, the infrastructure services company, has been given the thumbs up by the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) for it's training scheme for quantity surveyors