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The AEC Network Meeting at Regents Park, London
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tags: social media, Built environment, Be2awards, BE2s
Started by Paul Wilkinson in UK Discussion Jan 10, 2011.
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
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion. Last reply by John Cave Nov 27, 2010.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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