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Australian surfer's paradise, the Gold Coast, is set to add to its ever growing skyscraper cluster with a new tower that...New building: Richmond Hill Gate
Richmond Hill Gate, Bournemouth, South West, 41.00 mCPNG Work Up New Nottingham Office Scheme
Since those big plans first surfaced back in 2006 for the redevelopment of Nottingham's East Side very little has actual...New King Edward Tower Plans Surface
This colourful design is the newly planned skyscraper to stand on the King Edward pub site in Liverpool replacing a prev...New building: King Edward Tower
King Edward Tower, Liverpool, North West, 165.00 mWhat is the AEC Network?
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.
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Please note: Any advertising in this section will be removed, the images are to stimulate discussion on the projects involved.
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World's Greatest City for Architecture? » 2 Replies
What City Tops Your "Best Architecture" List?
Started by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore in General Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Feb 4.
Free download of the new Asbestos Survey Guide published by the HSE
Click on the link for a free pdf download of this new publication. The asbestos survey guide replaces MDHS100. The changes include new surveys. Management Survey and The Demolition/Refurbishment Surv…
Started by Keith Kelly in UK Discussion Jan 29.
Looking for Industry Experts to present for Axium's Webinars! 3 Replies
I have recently joined AEC Network and am currently seeking potential presenters for our industry webinar series. We are interested in providing our clients and yours, with up-to-date industry tips a…
Tagged: development, Axium, revenue, business, management
Started by Amy Gresh in USA Discussions. Last reply by Amy Gresh Jan 28.
Building In France 3 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 Robert Morrison Jan 21.
Lean Construction 4 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 attach…
Started by Henry Loo in UK Discussion. Last reply by Henry Loo Jan 12.
What if you can't avoid Design and Build? 7 Replies
I've been thinking about this issue when writing up how it is that Barefoot & Gilles succeed in Design and Build contracts when many other architects find them impossible. One thing that has eme…
Tagged: Design&Build, Contracts, Excellence, Constructing
Started by Su Butcher in UK Discussion. Last reply by Matthew Shogbola Jan 12.
Calling all bloggers!
Im giving a talk in Feb at the Emap Construction Marketing Pre-Conference Training Day on the value of blogging in the architecture/construction sector: http://www.builtenvironmentmarketing.com/home.…
Started by Gemma Went in UK Discussion Jan 6.
The Benefits of Increased Productivity and Information Flow using Electronic Document Management
Electronic document management (EDM) has been around for several years, and there are offerings on the market from SME to enterprise document management. There are a number of areas such as usability…
Tagged: control, productivity, management, document, electronic
Started by Adam Bell in General Discussion Dec. 16, 2009.
If you believe living a greener place makes you healthier, it is time to stand up for green. 1 Reply
Future Green projects for health care and Hospitality Photo resources from http://www.che.org/regional/images/suburban.jpg Th are estimated 120 green hospitals and 140 green hotels are on their way t…
Tagged: care, health, project, green
Started by Stephanie Wu in General Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Dec. 10, 2009.
Will you Support Free Green Clinic for Medical Research? What will you do to support? 1 Reply
If you believe living a greener place makes you healthier, it is time to stand up for green. Posted by Stephanie Wu on November 19, 2009 at 8:17pm More detail; please read http://cmmgreennewsletter.b…
Started by Stephanie Wu in General Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Dec. 10, 2009.
How do you market your product?
Hi all, As a design agency to the construction and construction supplier industry we have recently seen an increase in the push towards SEO and online marketing. How do you all feel about this? Do…
Tagged: seo, internet, design, Marketing
Started by Clare Kiddell in UK Discussion Dec. 9, 2009.
I thought the event today 2 Dec at Hodge Jones was excellent .... is it just me then? 4 Replies
If there was an event that worked it was the one today at Hodge Jones. Venue - Excellent Catering - Excellent Welcome - Excellent Networking - Excellent Ambiance - Excellent etc ........... - Excelle…
Started by Mike Colquhoun in UK Discussion. Last reply by John Cave Dec. 6, 2009.
Creativity in presenting building services information
Hi All, A colleague of mine intorduced me to a new way to approach the presentation of building services information, this ranged from presentation structure to drawings. Taking on board his valid…
Started by Lee Parker in UK Discussion Dec. 4, 2009.
Tapping Nature’s Power
World today is affected by a number of issues that seem to present more drawbacks than solutions. One such issue is the depleting fossil fuel energy. Fossil fuels which were considered to be a domina…
Started by Robeon in General Discussion Nov. 27, 2009.
Join our next Green Debate for building a green hospital
Did you ever build a green hospital? Would you like to build a green hospital? If each of us is able to have a health insurance by governmental assistant, the chance we are needed for hospital servic…
Started by Stephanie Wu in General Discussion Nov. 10, 2009.
AEC Network Meeting in London 2nd December 1pm-5pm
Hi All, Firstly, apologies for disappearing off the radar for the last few months. Secondly, please put the above date in your diary if you are able to get to London. Details of speakers are being…
Tagged: london, meeting, network, aec
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion Nov. 9, 2009.
Help with French Hotel devlopment please 4 Replies
My colleague & I have been asked to put together proposal(s) for 15,000 sq mtr 4/5* hotel/spa/etc, including plans, financing & a Hotel company to manage/operate it. Using Covey's "start with…
Started by Mark Underwood in General Discussion. Last reply by Mark Underwood Nov. 9, 2009.
Any other Electronic tools/gadgets for Architects and designers? 1 Reply
Construction and Office tools, or any field electronic tools for Contractors architects... Digital Living Exploration of thoughts, interaction, design, innovation, ideas, leadership and entrepreneur…
Started by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore in General Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Nov. 5, 2009.
Vertical Farming 8 Replies
This is a concept that keeps coming up: See here: http://www.verticalfarm.com/ From MVDRV's pig city (http://www.mvrdv.nl/#/projects/research/181pigcit to Chris Jacobs Manhattan farm (http://news.b…
Tagged: Chris, Jacobs, MVDRV, maas, farm
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion. Last reply by Herwig Delvaux Nov. 4, 2009.
To Twitter or not to Twitter? 11 Replies
Now there's a question. The Interior Controls office has had some heated debate. Waste of time or not? Quantity Vs. Quality? Time is precious, how much time should you spend on Twittering ? None, 2 m…
Started by Alex Lancashire in UK Discussion. Last reply by Suhar Madalina Nov. 1, 2009.
Construction Industry Press - via Melstarrs
No second Gatwick runway
There will be no second runway at Gatwick according to the airport’s chairman Sir David Rowland.Timber-frame fire safety probe launched in London
Review will focus on residential buildings after blaze at south London site last month
Call to win public support for low carbon homes
Report highlights homeowners' scepticism of green developments and unwillingness to pay for sustainable features
Call to win public support for low carbon homes
Report highlights homeowners' scepticism of green developments and unwillingness to pay for sustainable features
Construction recovery not expected till 2011
Latest Construction Trade Survey says 2010 will be marked by rising material and energy costs and declining orders
Eco-towns bag £60m for show homes
Housing minister re-commits to 10,000-home target as the four sites get grant for 600 green dwellings
Eco-towns bag £60m for show homes
Housing minister re-commits to 10,000-home target as the four sites get grant for 600 green dwellings
Fresh cash for London vegetable plots scheme
A second round of funding has been unveiled for a scheme to help Londoner's turn disused land into vegetable plots.Lend Lease Europe boss made chairman of UKGBC
Daniel Labbad vows to push sustainability agenda as carbon emissions rise up political agenda
Lend Lease Europe boss made chairman of UKGBC
Daniel Labbad vows to push sustainability agenda as carbon emissions rise up political agenda
Call for local control on late-night drinking
Local authorities should be able to choose when to restrict late-night drinking in their local areas, rather than the government handing down one-size-fits-all regulations on drinking laws.Eco-town funding allocations unveiled
The government has announced the allocations of a £60m funding package to build over 600 new homes including 'eco-show homes' as well as community and green infrastructure projects.Fresh eco-town funding unveiled
The government has announced a £60m funding package to build over 600 new homes including 'eco-show homes' as well as community, transport and green infrastructure projects.TCPA calls for 'joined up' transport strategy
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has called for a 'joined up' strategy for major infrastructure.Business group sets route map for nine billion to live well in 2050
Standards, smart technology and contracts are all crucial to our future, say global business leaders.60 million for eco-town showhomes
UK government pledges cash for green living demonstration.Experimental and unappealing: is this what homebuyers think of zero carbon?
UK report highlights need for industry marketing strategy to sell the benefits of green homes.BAM for Bucks
The first phase of Buckinghamshire New University’s campus has been completed by BAM Construct
Putting the beds in Beds
Anjulita Court care home in Bedford has just been completed for MHA in association with the Ibbett Trust
Ray of light: Adams Kara Taylor's Malawi academy
Structural engineer Adams Kara Taylor has collaborated with an international team including Arup to design and build the £9.2m Raising Malawi Academy for Girls
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Links for January 29th through February 3rd
These are my links for January 29th through February 3rd: Inbuilt gains official status to approve Passivhaus buildings – Inbuilt has been awarded the highly-prized status of Certifying Body for Passivhaus buildings. Passivhaus is a design methodology for ultra low-energy buildings, promoted by the Passivhaus Institut in Darmstadt, Germany. There are about 12,500 Passivhaus buildings worldwide, [...]Links for January 23rd through January 26th
These are my links for January 23rd through January 26th: Not the last straw: Homes made from straw bales make a comeback | MNN – Mother Nature Network – Volunteer labour makes costing straw bale difficult: "Though the materials used for straw bale buildings – straw & plaster – are typically inexpensive, the special knowledge [...]Links for January 15th from 14:23 to 14:23
These are my links for January 15th from 14:23 to 14:23: McDonald’s seeks to cut cows’ methane emissions | Environment | The Observer – The fast food chain, which uses beef from 350,000 cattle a year for its burger meat, is to conduct a three-year study into methane emissions from cattle on 350 farms across Britain. [...]BREEAM vs LEED – event
I’m almost finished writing my final installment on BREEAM vs LEED, but I’ve run out of time to publish it this week. In the meantime, you may be interested to know that CIBSE have a conference coming up on this very subject on 10th Feb 2010 in Balham. A snip at £225 for members. Hear from [...]BREEAM 2008 vs LEED 2009 – Detailed credit breakdown
This follow up post is for those who are familiar with BREEAM and have some knowledge of the credit numberings and weightings for both schemes. If you need to refer to the manuals the BREEAM manual can be found here and the LEED manual can be found here. If you are just looking for an overview, [...]About
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