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BIFM Board approves 2006/7 business plan

The BIFM Board approved the Institute's business plan for 2006/7 prepared by the Executive.

News from British Institute of Facilities Management [BIFM] (29 December 2005)

BRE seeks to improve economy of UK timber industry

Technical background article BRE Timber has been asked by the Forestry Commission and Scottish Enterprise to work on five projects aimed at improving opportunities for the country's timber processing industry.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (22 December 2005)

Planning gain supplement under scrutiny

Technical background article The question to be discussed at a forthcoming conference in London is how will the planning gain supplement work in practice?

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (22 December 2005)

NHIC highlight importance of home modernisation

Technical background article NHIC letter to new Conservative Party leader highlights importance of home modernisation.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] (20 December 2005)

Free Site Waste Management Plan workshops

Technical background article WRAP and Envirowise show the way to implementing site waste management plans in the construction industry.

News from Wrap (16 December 2005)

Drainage and Government flood risk guidelines

Technical background article Awareness of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) is growing and such schemes are increasingly being incorporated, but care is needed in their implementation. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (16 December 2005)

How to call 'time' on overtime

Technical background article Employers will share their proven solutions for creating "The Flexible Workforce" at a masterclass at Manchester's Manufacturing Institute.

News from Manufacturing Institute (16 December 2005)

Specialist floor covering wins LPCB approval

Ockwells launch of FloorShield FR, the flame retardent version of their successful FloorShield range.

News from Ockwells (15 December 2005)

Concerns revealed in 'Motivation Matters' survey

Technical background article The research shows managers in the construction sector are eager for recognition, fed up with workplace cliques and in need of guidance as they try to realise career ambitions.

News from Chartered Management Institute (15 December 2005)

New brick CD to help boost use of recycled glass

Multimedia CD to be launched to introduce brick makers and buyers to the significant benefits of using recycled glass as a fluxing agent.

News from Wrap (13 December 2005)

NHIC highlights housing shortcomings in budget

Technical background article NHIC says Chancellor has overlooked is the massive contribution which can be made by bringing back into use millions of non-decent homes around the UK.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] (13 December 2005)

European Noise at Work Summit

Technical background article European Noise at Work Summit spotlights the new EU directive on noise and awards Europe's best noise prevention cases.

News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (13 December 2005)

Initiative to Fill Site Supervisor Skills Gap

Technical background article The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is working closely with a national open learning provider to up-skill the construction industry's supervisors on a national basis.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (13 December 2005)

Compromise over Crossrail land acquisition?

Technical background article Resolution of issues before the turn of the year would save the Bill from becoming an expensive and time consuming Parliamentary battleground.

News from Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (12 December 2005)

CIRIA on 'Working with Wildlife'

CIRIA's new book Working with wildlife site guide will help to ensure that those working on site stay within the law relating to wildlife and follow accepted good practice. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (12 December 2005)

Aconex joins the collaboration technology network

User application article The NCCTP (Network for Construction Collaboration Technology Providers) welcome Aconex as its newest member, bringing the number of members to nine. Brochure available

News from CIRIA ( 8 December 2005)

Corporate accountability - latest CIOB survey

Technical background article In the latest CIOB website survey, 57% of visitors voted in favour of senior managers being held responsible for deaths caused as a result of poor health and safety on site.

News from Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) ( 8 December 2005)

FMB condemns tax on housing

Technical background article Levy on housebuilding to finance local infrastructure is an attempt by Gordon Brown to help plug his spending deficit by taxing housing.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 8 December 2005)

EU year-long campaign to protect young workers

User application article EU-wide campaign will start next year to address the safety of young people at work as according to European statistics they run a 50% higher risk of work accidents than other workers.