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Wuhan Skyscrapers Get Bronzed

Preparations are underway in the Chinese city of Wuhan for a new high-rise project to be located on the North Road in th...

High Tech Hotel Harks Back To Edwardan Ironwork

New plans have surfaced that could see the protected Custom House site on the River Clyde in the heart of the Scottish c...

Ask To Try Again With Central Spine

Replacing previous ambitious designs for Central Spine in Manchester on First Street is a new updated plan that takes in...

Glasgow Harbour Blocks Face Cladding Fix

A planning application has been filed that if approved will see two of the residential blocks of Glasgow Harbour are to...

New building: 1 Unity Square

1 Unity Square, Nottingham, East Midlands, 54.70 m
 

What is the AEC Network?

The AEC Network is an informal, free of charge, global network for the construction sector. All are welcome in this network, all we ask (and this is very important) is that members do not spam other members with sales approaches. We would like to foster an atmosphere where people can openly discuss their areas of expertise and look for collaboration and do not want to discourage participation due to unwanted spam.

Our Club Purpose:

# To provide a forum where individuals or companies can teach, learn or share experiences and or expertise with others.

# To create a network of experts (or interested parties) who collaborate on ideas, projects or opportunities for mutual benefit.

# To re-connect a fragmented industry through a single portal where a broad set of views can be expressed, considered and appreciated by all.

The main forum (below) is where most discussions take place. There are also a number of groups listed in the lefthand column. 'The Marketplace' is set up specifically to advertise products and services, so please feel free to use it. Any advertising in the main forum will be removed.

Project Discussions

Click on the image below for our gallery of projects for discussion. If you would like to submit a project, please upload the picture and send a message to John Cave

Please note: Any advertising in this section will be removed, the images are to stimulate discussion on the projects involved.



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The AEC Network Meeting at Regents Park, London

The AEC Network Meeting at the BRE innovation Park

The AEC Network Meeting at The Building Centre, London

Architectural Graphics by Zsuzsanna Voros

Architectural Photography by Jonathan Meade

Architectural Photography by Nikhilesh Haval

Architectural Visualisation by Max Baroto


If you would like any of your work displayed here, please upload the images into an album and send the link to John Cave

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Timber Frame Italy 5 Replies

I have a customer who is interested in building a Timber Frame in Italy. He is interested in building in the Campagna region Southern Italy. If anyone has any advice on any current blocks with…Continue

Started by Terry Paul Green in UK Discussion. Last reply by Sam Shan Mar 15.

AEC Network meeting in January..? 4 Replies

Talk about overdue.... It has been too long since we got together to share knowledge and make new contacts. I would like to arrange a meeting in London in January. Same format as previous meetings,…Continue

Started by John Cave in UK Discussion. Last reply by Paul Stearman Nov 15, 2011.

Seeking low to mid-level managers within the construction industry to complete short online survey to assist with completion of CM Masters thesis.

    The benefits of this research include identifying areas of potential improvement to Organizational Learning of companies along with examining the possible relationship between the Last Planner…Continue

Started by Brandon Langerud in USA Discussions Nov 13, 2011.

Construction law concerns and issues?

What are your main concerns, legally speaking, as a design professional?  Let me know, as I want to address those concerns on my blog,…Continue

Started by Melissa Brumback in USA Discussions Feb 14, 2011.

Worlds first social media awards event for the built environment - Nominations close on 18 Jan

Do you know of an application, organisation, community or person that deserves recognition for use of social media in the built environment? Be2camp are holding a social media awards event on the 9th…Continue

Tags: Media, Social, Be2camp, Awards

Started by Su Butcher in General Discussion Jan 17, 2011.

Long Overdue London Meeting! - 16th December? 14 Replies

Hi All,I'm sure many of us have been in the same boat over the last 12 months with limited time to contribute and network, I know I have.I'd like to propose an AEC Network meeting in London on the…Continue

Tags: meeting, Network, AEC

Started by John Cave in UK Discussion. Last reply by John Cave Nov 27, 2010.

SME Contractor profitability; Is this affected by a potential conflict of interest where an Architect is engaged as the Contract Admininstrator?

I am wanting to conduct some research into the affects of a possible conflict of interest where the client engages their Architect as the Contract Administrator. Notably this could impact on  SME…Continue

Started by Andrew Hill in UK Discussion Nov 18, 2010.

How to weigh a building? 3 Replies

I'm doing a little project at the moment and I'm interested in some thoughts, ideas and inspiration on how you might go about weighing a building, or more precisely the mass. Most of what goes into…Continue

Started by Tony Carroll in UK Discussion. Last reply by Jon Skillen Oct 21, 2010.

The American Hardwood Export Council have launched a new website!

Have a look at www.americanhardwood.org. Our new dynamic online resource will help you discover an exciting new range of sustainable species and access…Continue

Started by Philippa Brough in UK Discussion Oct 12, 2010.

What happend? 7 Replies

I lost all my friends but one. Has this happened to anyone else? Today AEC accepted me as a newmember although I have been one for quite a while.Continue

Started by James Peters Snyder in UK Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Jul 9, 2010.

Under 30? Interested in working in construction 1 Reply

It is noticeable that industry discussion boards - see those at Building and…Continue

Tags: engineering, AEC, architecture, construction, Constructing

Started by Paul Wilkinson in UK Discussion. Last reply by Jess Turnbull Jun 20, 2010.

Transfer career from USA to EU

As a young American professional in the construction industry it is a goal of mine to broaden my horizons and work in Europe. I would like to know what sorts of things transfer easily to Europe and…Continue

Tags: certification, learning, career

Started by Jess Turnbull in UK Discussion Jun 20, 2010.

Architect led multi-disciplinary design team services

Sifting through the Public Tender alerts you will see this term used a lot. Amongst other-things; I would be very interested to know what it is supposed to mean? If it means, 'this is an opportunity…Continue

Tags: design, architecture, framework, halifax, pitch

Started by Sam Fazakerley in UK Discussion Jun 9, 2010.

Building In France 4 Replies

Could anyone offer any advice on building a Timber Frame Structure in France. I had an enquirey from a customer who is interested in gathering information to build a home.

Started by Terry Paul Green in UK Discussion. Last reply by Graham Newsome Apr 23, 2010.

A cultural twist

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Started by Henry Loo in UK Discussion Apr 16, 2010.

Lean Construction 6 Replies

I would welcome any comments or contributions to how we can apply lean principles to the construction process in UK, given the the structure and system that we are operating in (please see the…Continue

Started by Henry Loo in UK Discussion. Last reply by Henry Loo Apr 16, 2010.

No Laughing Matter...

Marketing in a DownturnEven with a limited budget and little in the way of marketing collateral you can still make waves.It takes between 3-6 months to establish your name and expertise with new…Continue

Started by Royston Kent in UK Discussion Apr 14, 2010.

Architectural Lighting Design

 I'm interested in the perception of architectural lighting consultancy by the professional members of this forum. I'm an active member of the Professional Lighting Designers Association and we are…Continue

Tags: Design, Lighting, Architectural

Started by Graham Walmsley in General Discussion Apr 13, 2010.

FREE Sustainable Construction Course by Green Register for Build Up 1 Reply

Start Date: 17th Jun 10 •17-18 June 2010: 2 days: 10.30am to 5pm Location: Central London  Are you confused about Government sustainable construction legislation, and how it will affect your company?…Continue

Started by Mel Woodland in UK Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Mar 30, 2010.

Construction Industry Press - via Melstarrs

Kier wins £9.8m Poole academy contract

Kier Construction has won the job to revamp St Aldhelm’s Academy in Poole, Dorset with a bid of £9.8m.

The new build and refurbishment project will transform the outdated 1930s’ school buildings into modern, purpose-built accommodation.

Kier is working closely with architects Jestico + Whiles and the client to develop design to accommodate up to 900 students with an additional 200-strong sixth form provision.

A new 46,000sq ft, two-storey school buildingvwill be used for dance, drama, art and science, a theatre and four ‘schools’ where young people will learn in small family communities.

Two of the existing buildings will be renewed to form a hub for work-based learning, such as hair and beauty, construction, car maintenance and forestry skills.

Community facilities will include a cafe, enterprise shop, hair and beauty services, and outdoor areas. Cycle and car parking, safety, security and accessibility will be improved under the proposals.

The team is currently working towards a planning application in the hope that work will begin on site in July, with completion expected in February 2014.

Knightsbridge Barracks prepared for £300m+ sale

The Ministry of Defence is preparing to offload Knightsbridge Barracks - a much sought after development opportunity on Hyde Park, PropertyWeek.com can reveal.

Eurozone cloud over London office revival

Construction volumes in the London office market have trebled since the slump of 2008, Drivers Jonas Deloitte’s latest Office Crane Survey has found.

Birmingham signs £6.7m affordable homes deal

Birmingham Council has become the third local authority – and first outside London – to sign its contract under the Homes and Communities Agency’s £1.8 billion affordable homes programme.

Councils cut free home care for older people

The number of older people who get their care fully paid for by their local authority has dropped by 11 per cent, according to research.

BMJ completes Uni of Warwick double

Work has finished on BMJ Architects’ £4.2 million Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology (CMBC) for the University of Warwick

Kier named winner for £9.8m Dorset academy

Kier has won a £9.8m refurbishment project at the the St Aldhelm’s Academy in Poole, Dorset.

Peabody names winner of design competition

Architecture firm PCKO has won a competition to design a 150-home development for housing association Peabody.

O'Donnell workers left empty handed

Employees and subcontractors of failed O’Donnell Developments will lose nearly £850,000 in redundancy and holiday pay.

Partridge flies the Cordea Savills nest

John Partridge has resigned from his role as executive chairman of Cordea Savills.

AJ100 Key findings: salaries stagnates, redundancies drop, margins cut

Key findings from the AJ100 survey reveal practices have frozen pay and cut margins and fees in response to the economic downturn. However the AJ100 fee scale shows a  slight rise in percentage fees for small-scale work, and a fall for large-scale jobs.

Capita Symonds submit plans for Burnley University Technical College

£9.3m facility to teach engineering and construction

Winner in St Peter's Square contest revealed

A team led by German landscape stars Latz + Partner has won the international competition to redesign St Peter’s Square in Manchester

One house sends North Midland into loss

North Midland Construction has fallen to a £780,000 loss because of problems with building a £20m mansion in the midlands.

Costain and Skanska win £40m Crossrail contract

Joint venture will construct two ventilation and access shafts

Top ranking architects in the UK – May 2012

The most active architecture practices in the UK based on the value of projects that have received planning permission*

Housing benefit claims reach record level

The number of housing benefit claimants in the United Kingdom has broken the five million barrier for the first time.

Housebuilding slump prompts PM action

Treasury to look at use of state guarantees for infrastructure and housing projects as latest housing figures reveal 11% fall

A-Plant invests £24m in new equipment

Rental giant A-Plant has placed orders for new equipment worth over £24m.

The latest order follows on from the company’s £26m investment last September and forms the second phase of a major £60m for its hire fleet in 2011/12.

The latest investment equips A-Plant with additional fleet and allows for the replacement and renewal of older machines.

Acquisitions include Dumpers, Excavators, Pedestrian Rollers and Forklift Telehandlers, supplied by manufacturers such as Doosan, Terex and JCB.

The investment in the “traditional” plant range alone accounts for almost half of the total equipment purchased reflecting the significant customer demand that A-Plant is experiencing.

Substantial investment has also been made in a wide range of Powered Access equipment, including Diesel Scissor Lifts, Diesel Booms, Electric Booms and Electric Scissor Lifts manufactured by Genie, JLG and Niftylift.

Other significant orders include over £2.3m of Compressors from Doosan and CompAir and more than £3 million of Genset Generators from 10kVA to 300kVA.

Sat Dhaiwal, Chief Executive Officer of A-Plant, said: “At A-Plant we recognise that customers want the most recent and best quality machines – investment in this equipment will help to achieve this.

“We understand that it is crucial to involve everyone in high-profile investment decisions such as this and so ensured we underwent an extensive consultation with our staff at the sharp end to identify what equipment was required to increase customer satisfaction and deal with customer demand.

“What’s more, over the next five years we plan to invest over £330 million in new equipment to ensure that we have one of the youngest most extensive and state-of-the-art fleets of equipment in the hire industry.”

Architects stay positive on work prospects

Firms most confident about private housing
 
 
 

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