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Reducing archaeological risk in construction
Technical background article CIRIA's new project 'Managing archaeological risk in construction' aims to develop a best practice guide on managing risks and maximising benefits from archaeology on construction sites. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (20 October 2006)
New construction funding to help businesses grow
WRAP has launched a construction waste recycling infrastructure capital support programme and is encouraging UK based construction and demolition businesses to apply.
News from WRAP (19 October 2006)
New facility for recycling aggregates in Scotland
New aggregate recycling facility, part-funded by WRAP, is set to produce almost 1.5 million tonnes of recycled aggregates and recycled concrete aggregates over the next five years.
News from WRAP (19 October 2006)
CIOB ask 'How corrupt is UK construction?'
Technical background article 51% of UK construction professionals felt that corruption is commonplace within the UK construction industry according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (18 October 2006)
BEAMAInstallation's new 'Counterfeit Kills' DVD
BEAMAInstallation is reinforcing its continuous campaign combating counterfeit electrical products with a new make-over of its hard-hitting 'Counterfeit Kills' film.
News from BEAMA Energy (18 October 2006)
Revision of nuclear contaminated land guidance
SAFEGROUNDS announce major revision of nuclear contaminated land and defence site guidance Brochure available
News from CIRIA (18 October 2006)
FPB demands action on public procurement
Technical background article Forum of Private Business has called on the UK Government and EU Commissioner Peter Mandelson to act to stop smaller firms being squeezed out of the public procurement market.
News from Forum of Private Business (18 October 2006)
HSE safety alert on the use of tower cranes
Technical background article Health and Safety Executive warns the construction industry of the importance of the safe erection, operation, maintenance and dismantling of cranes.
News from HSE Information Services (18 October 2006)
Aluminium has a new champion
The Power of Aluminium will communicate the advantages of the light, strong, 21st century metal to the likes of engineers, designers and architects.
News from Power of Aluminum (18 October 2006)
Impending Construction Industry Scheme
Technical background article In anticipation of the impending Construction Industry Scheme changes set for implementation in April 2007, Scottish Building hosted a series of free seminars for their members.
News from Scottish Building (18 October 2006)
National Maintenance Week in Britain
Maintaining your property makes good sense and saves money - that's the message from TV property and design expert Kevin McCloud and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
News from Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (18 October 2006)
Health and safety tops list of red tape costs
Technical background article New research by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) shows that health and safety regulations are the costliest form of red tape for small firms.
News from Forum of Private Business (18 October 2006)
Launch day for Construction Centre
Shrewsbury College formally launched its new Construction Centre
News from Shrewsbury College (17 October 2006)
James Birnie Apprentice Award from SBATC
The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council announce this year's winners of the James Birnie Apprentice Award.
News from SBATC (16 October 2006)
IPHE survey find plumbers are essential
Technical background article Recent consumer survey on the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering's website found find that 59% of those taking part said that plumbers provide an essential service.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (16 October 2006)
Encouraging youngsters to consider construction
Scottish Building's hands-on challenge encourages youngsters to consider construction as a career
News from Scottish Building (16 October 2006)
Encouraging youngsters into construction
Scottish Building's hands-on challenge encourages youngsters to consider construction as a career.
News from Scottish Building (16 October 2006)
BSSA stainless steel starter workshop
British Stainless Steel Association is holding a half-day workshop entitled 'An Introduction to Stainless Steel'.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) (13 October 2006)
CIRIA's new guidance 'bridges' the knowledge gaps
CIRIA's new guidance 'Masonry Arch Bridges' provides condition appraisal, maintenance and repair of masonry (stone and brick) arch bridges. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (11 October 2006)
Migrant worker research published
Technical background article New research revealing the risks faced by migrant workers in England and Wales was presented at a South East Region Trades Union Congress conference in London.
News from HSE Information Services (10 October 2006)
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