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by Chris Achilles
Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: SCOSS ALERT July 2018 - Fire Safety
Replies: 0
Views: 10158

SCOSS ALERT July 2018 - Fire Safety

SCOSS ALERT July 2018 Building a Safer Future Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Final Report See link below:- https://www.structural-safety.org/media/436336/scoss-alert-building-a-safer-future.pdf?utm_source=scoss_alert-building_a_safer_future&utm_medium=email&utm_c...
by Chris Achilles
Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: CROSS Report No 51
Replies: 0
Views: 9951

CROSS Report No 51

See the link below for CROSS Report No 51 https://www.structural-safety.org/media/435829/cross-newsletter-no-51-final.pdf?utm_source=newsletter_no-51&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_no-51_pdf&utm_content=button&_ccCt=sCUHuEZj0Fzsa06rQNgu1xlyx8UAs58NER_KJfzR%7eUzFa2Dr3IJP8jL_...
by Chris Achilles
Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Laing Install Mega Risers
Replies: 0
Views: 10089

Laing Install Mega Risers

Interesting Article for Modular risers at Manchester Airport http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/video-watch-laing-orourke-install-mega-risers-manc/ More information on modular Risers can be obtained from:- http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00003.pdf http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00046.pdf Well ...
by Chris Achilles
Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: Bam to Ban Vibrating Tools
Replies: 0
Views: 9544

Bam to Ban Vibrating Tools

Interesting article showing how BAM intend to reduce hand arm vibration syndrome.

http://www.constructionenquirer.com/201 ... d-of-2018/
by Chris Achilles
Tue May 15, 2018 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Steel Construction Magazine
Replies: 0
Views: 9743

New Steel Construction Magazine

New Steel Construction Magazine available to view on line.

http://www.newsteelconstruction.com/wp/ ... 8digi/#/1/
by Chris Achilles
Tue May 08, 2018 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Phil Wilbraham on Heathrow’s offsite push
Replies: 0
Views: 9886

Phil Wilbraham on Heathrow’s offsite push

Phil Wilbraham on Heathrow’s offsite push

http://www.constructionmanagermagazine. ... site-push/

Thanks to Brian Street for providing the link.
by Chris Achilles
Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Offsite Construction - "Lack of Trust"
Replies: 0
Views: 9668

Offsite Construction - "Lack of Trust"

Offsite take-up slowed by ‘lack of trust’

http://www.constructionmanagermagazine. ... te-constr/

I tend to agree with the statement - "offsite construction is still a cottage industry"! :roll:
by Chris Achilles
Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Graphene Concrete
Replies: 0
Views: 9579

Graphene Concrete

This could revolutionise concrete design.

Twice as strong and four times more water resistant.

http://www.constructionenquirer.com/201 ... -industry/
by Chris Achilles
Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: CROSS Report No 50
Replies: 0
Views: 9695

CROSS Report No 50

See the link below for the 50th Edition of the CROSS Report http://www.structural-safety.org/media/430409/cross-newsletter-no-50.pdf?utm_source=newsletter_no-50&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_no-50_pdf&utm_content=button&_ccCt=8dEIzoyil2P%7e7wawxmTaQvfdO0w38lUa2b7GtTimph2T5...
by Chris Achilles
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Offsite Homes for London
Replies: 0
Views: 9841

Offsite Homes for London

Modular homes may help reduce the current London housing crisis.

http://www.constructionmanagermagazine. ... ite-homes/
by Chris Achilles
Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Worlds biggest 3D printed Steel Bridge
Replies: 0
Views: 9392

Worlds biggest 3D printed Steel Bridge

Worlds biggest 3D printed Steel Bridge.

https://interestingengineering.com/the- ... n-6-months

Be interesting to see how this performs under load tests.
by Chris Achilles
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Robot Joiner
Replies: 0
Views: 9362

Robot Joiner

Interesting video showing developments in Modular timber frame construction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA9lJDZuYNk
by Chris Achilles
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: CDM
Topic: Why are the 2015 CDM Regulations being ignored?
Replies: 0
Views: 16962

Why are the 2015 CDM Regulations being ignored?

"Why are the 2015 CDM Regulations being ignored?" Interesting Article about CDM2015 regulations. http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/management/why-are-2015-cdm-regulations-being-ignored/ Are things that bad, is it time for the big stick to come out? Thanks to Brian Street for prov...
by Chris Achilles
Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Liverpool Car Park Fire Report
Replies: 0
Views: 9467

Liverpool Car Park Fire Report

SCOSS report on the recent Liverpool Car Park Fire

http://www.structural-safety.org/media/ ... ar%20Parks

Looks like sprinklers may be the way to go!
by Chris Achilles
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Heathrow Offsite Construction Expansion Plans
Replies: 0
Views: 9580

Heathrow Offsite Construction Expansion Plans

Heathrow reveals potential offsite hubs http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/heathrow-reveals-potential-offsite-hubs-expansion/ Previous Article:- http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/heathrow-bo7ss-reve6als-maj8or-offsite-plans/ Interesting read, not too sure how the road netw...