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by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:37 am
Forum: New
Topic: 128 - Handrails Designed Into Staircases
Replies: 0
Views: 7291

128 - Handrails Designed Into Staircases

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Minimize hole drilling and reduce the necessity for working from height.

Thanks to Gary Lewis of James Killelea & Co Ltd
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: New
Topic: 127 - Slip Grip Stair Treads
Replies: 0
Views: 7286

127 - Slip Grip Stair Treads

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00127.pdf

A simple non slip adhesive coating which can be applied to area's which may provide a slipping hazard.

Thanks to Mike Keighery of Temple Somerville.
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: New
Topic: 126 - Desk Mounted Modules
Replies: 0
Views: 6826

126 - Desk Mounted Modules

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00126.pdf

Allows flexible refurbishment of area's, utilizing existing electrical services.

Thanks to Keith Hellawell of Cross Services Eng.
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Case Studies
Replies: 4
Views: 19034

Re: Case Studies

Geraint

The learning from bad practice case studies have been moved on the forum, from the New section to the Learning from bad practice section.

The headers have been left in place with links to the new locations.

Regards

Mark

webmaster @ dbp.org.uk
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: Good Practice
Topic: 04 - Modular Lifting
Replies: 0
Views: 30972

04 - Modular Lifting

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00131.pdf

A non modular design can be converted for modular construction with the correct safeguards.

This case study is a reference to the original case study Lifting Frame for Modular Pipe racks.
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: Good Practice
Topic: 03 - Thermal Breaks in Practice
Replies: 0
Views: 18077

03 - Thermal Breaks in Practice

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00130.pdf

The pro's and con's of using Joint insulators.

This case study is a reference to the original case study Joint Thermal Insulator.
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Good Practice
Topic: 01 - 3D Assett Visualisation
Replies: 0
Views: 17869

01 - 3D Assett Visualisation

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00123.pdf

Using 3D computer modeling to visualize proposed spaces.

This case study is a reference to the original case study Cost effective 3D modeling.
by cross
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Good Practice
Topic: 02 - Modular Construction
Replies: 0
Views: 17951

02 - Modular Construction

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00129.pdf

Modular construction can lead to cost savings and a safer working environment.

This case study is a reference to the original case study Modular Construction and Installation of Services Risers.
by cross
Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: What were they thinking?
Topic: Women - Hazard Notice
Replies: 1
Views: 13215

Re: Women - Hazard Notice

WOOOAH - Hope you've got your hard hat on Chris.

:D
by cross
Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Forum Joke Thread
Topic: The Airplane
Replies: 0
Views: 10652

The Airplane

A programmer and an engineer were sitting next to each other on an airplane. The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he wants to play a fun game. The engineer just wants to sleep so he politely declines, turns away, and tries to sleep. The programmer persists and explains that it's a r...
by cross
Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Forum Upgrade
Replies: 0
Views: 8710

Forum Upgrade

The forum has been upgraded from BB2 to BB3.

Hope you like the new look.

webmaster @dbp.org.uk
by cross
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: Sustainability
Topic: Sustainability on the website
Replies: 0
Views: 12975

Sustainability on the website

The sustainability section is now being populated on the site. All the sections have been set up and the water use section has some information and links attached. There will be similar information and links added for the other sections in the near future. If you have any sustainability information ...
by cross
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Case Studies
Replies: 4
Views: 19034

A reason for the learning from bad practice case studies being included in the main list is that some of the case studies cross over the two boundaries, with the best practice example coming as a solution to bad practice. For this reason the case studies have all been kept to one list to reduce any ...
by cross
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: In Review
Topic: 005 - Temp Support Steelwork for High Level Work Platform
Replies: 0
Views: 7481

005 - Temp Support Steelwork for High Level Work Platform

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00005.pdf

Has this case study prompted any other initiatives in scaffolding design?

Have you used this system?

Your feedback is greatly valued.
by cross
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: In Review
Topic: 004 - Edge Protection (The 'Towel Rail' Initiative)
Replies: 0
Views: 7981

004 - Edge Protection (The 'Towel Rail' Initiative)

http://www.dbp.org.uk/cs/DBP00004.pdf

Have you used this system or similar on site?

How has it developed?

Please let us know your thoughts.