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by Chris Achilles
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Skanska Awarded 700K for Robot Development
Replies: 0
Views: 5896

Skanska Awarded 700K for Robot Development

An interesting article provided by our team member Brian Street.

http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/n ... on-robots/

When will we get replaced - Hopefully I will have retired by then.
by Chris Achilles
Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:20 am
Forum: CDM
Topic: CDM 2015 - Six Months on - PD Role
Replies: 0
Views: 10294

CDM 2015 - Six Months on - PD Role

Thanks to Brian Street for providing this useful link.

http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/n ... igner-rol/
by Chris Achilles
Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: CDM
Topic: CDM 2015 - Frequently Asked Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 11101

CDM 2015 - Frequently Asked Questions

See the link below for a series of FAQ's about CDM2015. http://mpwrandr.co.uk/cdm-2015-faq/?utm_source=MPW+R%26R+Newsletter&utm_campaign=53c9392f08-CDM+2015+Regulations+%E2%80%93+Updated+FAQ&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d571b9999-53c9392f08-277616117 To get the answers you need to click ...
by Chris Achilles
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: People are the Solution
Replies: 0
Views: 6032

People are the Solution

The following link has been sent from our friends at DIOHAS.

Its form the Safety Differently group and is worth a read as it talks about how people are the solution to resolving safety issues.

http://www.safetydifferently.com/people ... -solution/
by Chris Achilles
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: The Construction Dust Partnership
Replies: 0
Views: 10375

The Construction Dust Partnership

See the link below for information about the Construction Dust Partnership and how they aim to reduce the damaging effects dust has on construction workers.

This is a great resource and worth a visit.

http://www.citb.co.uk/cdp
by Chris Achilles
Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:18 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: Gold- Plating or Feather Bedding
Replies: 0
Views: 12244

Gold- Plating or Feather Bedding

Re:- “Gold- Plating or Feather Bedding”. Please see the latest HSE mythbuster blog from Judith Hackitt , Chair of HSE, below. It very simply explains the proportionate approach to H&S that we all need to embrace without undue risk aversion and over-protective attitudes. We need to decide how thi...
by Chris Achilles
Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:41 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: CROSS Report No 39
Replies: 0
Views: 10064

CROSS Report No 39

See the link below for the CROSS Report No 39.

Note - There is an interesting item on the dangers of too much loft insulation.

http://www.structural-safety.org/media/ ... 3-july.pdf
by Chris Achilles
Fri May 01, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: CDM
Topic: CDM 2015 - A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers
Replies: 1
Views: 15848

Re: CDM 2015 - A Practical Guide for Architects and Designer

Below is a link to a short video about Paul's new book.

https://vimeo.com/126581078

Royalties from this book will go to Article 25 –Architectural Humanitarian Charity which is nice touch by Paul.
by Chris Achilles
Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 57 Storeys in 19 days
Replies: 0
Views: 6014

57 Storeys in 19 days

See the link below for a 57 storey structure built in 19 days.

The safety side is not UK standard but idea is great.

http://www.bdcnetwork.com/must-see-57-s ... ed-19-days
by Chris Achilles
Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:20 am
Forum: CDM
Topic: CDM 2015 - A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers
Replies: 1
Views: 15848

CDM 2015 - A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers

Paul Bussey who is an active member of the DBP and author of many existing DBP case studies has just released this new book - "CDM 2015 - A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers" I have my copy and it is packed full of useful information and anyone involved in construction will bene...
by Chris Achilles
Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: CROSS Report No 38
Replies: 0
Views: 10303

CROSS Report No 38

See the link below for the latest CROSS report (No 38).

http://www.structural-safety.org/public ... eport=4825

Some good reports of safety issues including bolt failures and ceiling collapse.
by Chris Achilles
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BIM Bingo
Replies: 0
Views: 6317

BIM Bingo

For anyone attending any BIM seminars this may be useful.

BIM Bingo - Helped me stay awake when the acronyms started to fly.
by Chris Achilles
Thu Apr 02, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: CDM
Topic: CDM 2015 - Useful Information
Replies: 0
Views: 14290

CDM 2015 - Useful Information

The Links below will be useful for latest info on CDM2015. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) come into force on 6 April 2015. - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/51/contents/made[/b][/b] The CDM 2015 guidance L153 , new CDM 2015 webpages and industry guidance...
by Chris Achilles
Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CROSS Report No 37
Replies: 0
Views: 6155

CROSS Report No 37

Link to the latest Cross Report No 37.

http://www.structural-safety.org/media/ ... -final.pdf

As always makes a interesting read.
by Chris Achilles
Tue Nov 25, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: LMAC - A Probable Cause
Replies: 3
Views: 15628

Re: LMAC - A Probable Cause

We have made a point of monitoring the tin content over the last few years and we have been LMAC free so it would appear that the tin content is a major player. We have also been using bigger radius notches on deeper beams so the evidence appears to be that both items must have helped.