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by Chris Achilles
Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: CDM
Topic: CDM and pre site work/Site investigation - Question
Replies: 3
Views: 21597

Re: CDM and pre site work/Site investigation - Question

Check out this link http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/faq/notification.htm It says under notifications:- "You should complete an F10 form when you think you are undertaking a project that will last more than 30 days or involve more than 500 person days. This is a legal requirement under th...
by Chris Achilles
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: CROSS Report on Retaining Wall Safety
Replies: 0
Views: 10799

CROSS Report on Retaining Wall Safety

An interesting report for anyone involved with retaining walls or walls in general.

http://www.structural-safety.org/media/ ... r-2014.pdf
by Chris Achilles
Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Proposed Offsite Housing Project
Replies: 0
Views: 6064

Proposed Offsite Housing Project

ProcurePlus have a proposal for offsite modular housing.

See the link below.

http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/n ... struction/
by Chris Achilles
Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 3D Printed House
Replies: 0
Views: 6365

3D Printed House

Check out the link below for info on the first 3D printed house, or rather printed house components!

http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/n ... tm_content
by Chris Achilles
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: New
Topic: 207 - Reducing Construction Site Fire Risks
Replies: 2
Views: 10816

Re: 207 - Reducing Construction Site Fire Risks

See the link below for a recent site fire during construction - Quite dramatic and shows how fast it can spread.

http://www.constructionenquirer.com/201 ... collapses/
by Chris Achilles
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:42 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: Amec Unsafe Risk Taker Video
Replies: 0
Views: 13184

Amec Unsafe Risk Taker Video

This is a great safety video produced by Amec "The Unsafe Risk Taker"
It is less than 5 minutes long but gets across a good message.
Keep an eye out for the orange people turning purple when they ignore hazards, nice touch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wJ0vjzmn8k
by Chris Achilles
Fri Feb 14, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CIOB BIM Article
Replies: 3
Views: 12924

Re: CIOB BIM Article

May be your browser as it works fine on mine?
by Chris Achilles
Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CIOB BIM Article
Replies: 3
Views: 12924

CIOB BIM Article

See the link below for an interesting article about BIM. http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/uks-leading-bim-client-it-works-if-projects-big-en/?utm_campaign=10+January+CM+WEEKLY+ROUNDUP&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content Will be interesting to see how the rules...
by Chris Achilles
Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Kate's Story - A Safety Video
Replies: 2
Views: 11345

Kate's Story - A Safety Video

Jacobs Safety Video Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRr0Euf1Yrk

Strong Stuff - Worth Watching.
by Chris Achilles
Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Designer Prosecution
Replies: 0
Views: 6713

Designer Prosecution

Checkout the link below for info on a new "Designer Prosecution".

http://www.iosh.co.uk/groups/constructi ... tions.aspx

You may also find the links to the legislation.gov.uk within the article useful.
by Chris Achilles
Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Wooden Skyscraper
Replies: 0
Views: 6876

Wooden Skyscraper

interesting Blog on wooden skyscrapers

://davesidea.wordpress.com/2013/08/06/build-a-skyscraper-out-of-wood-you-say/#comment-2

It is possible to go 30 storeys or more, but will anyone stump up the cash and have a go?
by Chris Achilles
Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Type of Plug
Replies: 0
Views: 6637

New Type of Plug

Love this new type of plug - Great idea.

Follow the link below.

http://www.iconeye.com/news/news/rca-st ... he-uk-plug

Have seen the sliding ones before but this goes one better.
by Chris Achilles
Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Tallest Modular Building Record
Replies: 0
Views: 7268

New Tallest Modular Building Record

Checkout the link below for info of the new proposed modular building record - 208 storeys in 8 months.

http://www.globalconreview.com/trends/n ... /?utm_camp

Going to be some interesting joints in this one!
by Chris Achilles
Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CROSS Report No 31
Replies: 0
Views: 6717

CROSS Report No 31

CROSS Report No 31

http://www.structural-safety.org/view-newsletter/82/

Worth a read as always.
by Chris Achilles
Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: New
Topic: 200 - Wireless Kinetic Switches
Replies: 1
Views: 10394

Re: 200 - Wireless Kinetic Switches

Great Sub to Mark the 200th case study.

I want to move my wardrobe so wish I had some of these switches.

Will be well impressed if they come up with a wireless plug socket!!!!!

Well done Mark :-)