Author: bt-editor

04 June 2015

Upgrading hi-rise, Builders boycott FIFA football and towering infernos

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes videos on wiring for Smart homes andamp; innovative glass coatings + balconies without planning permission. BBC – Qatar Foundation stadium in Doha[…]

04 June 2015

Upgrading hi-rise, Builders boycott FIFA football & towering infernos

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes videos on wiring for Smart homes & innovative glass coatings + balconies without planning permission. BBC – Qatar Foundation stadium in Doha[…]

04 June 2015

Towering infernos around the world: focus on fire safety

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Learn about the challenges and solutions for tall buildings from industry experts at the latest International Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference in London on 8-10 July 2015 There are more than 6400 buildings higher than 100 metres in cities around the globe, and 263 buildings higher than 20 storeys currently being planned for London, mainly[…]

02 June 2015

Should building workers and football fans in Britain boycott FIFA World Cup?

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Workers deaths constructing world sporting events Red card for FIFA andamp; Qatar as corruption plus workers deaths building the 2022 World Cup venue leads to calls for a boycott by sponsors andamp; football fans.[…]

02 June 2015

Jackpad’s portable foundations specified for building complex

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The Market Authority had installed 52 modules measuring 6m by 2.45m for its backroom operations, and therefore required a system that enabled fast and efficient installation. Jackpad modular building foundations supplied at Covent Garden Market Authority Facilities Manager Jo Breare commented: ñWe chose Jackpad as a quick, convenient alternative to traditional concrete foundations thereby avoiding[…]

02 June 2015

Johnstone’s announce first Community Spirit Award recipient

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Bell Group saw off other shortlisted candidates, including Bagnalls, Novus Property Solutions, Ian Willians and R&M Williams to claim the inaugural Community Spirit Award at the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year ceremony at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. The award is designed to recognise decorating contractors’ positive impact in the community. Community Spirit During 2014,[…]

02 June 2015

Should building workers & football fans in Britain boycott FIFA World Cup?

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Workers deaths constructing world sporting events Red card for FIFA & Qatar as corruption plus workers deaths building the 2022 World Cup venue leads to calls for a boycott by sponsors & football fans.[…]

01 June 2015

Advice on expanding a family business in the construction industry

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GUEST BLOG Gary Deans, KPMG family business practice Gary specialised in tax matters throughout his career, advising on personal and corporate tax issues. As Head of Family Business for KPMG in the UK, Gary leads a national team focusing on advising family businesses and their stakeholders. He is also a frequent speaker at family business[…]

01 June 2015

How investment and innovation in coatings improved glass efficiency

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Greg Clarke, process engineer at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited Investment and innovation in coating technology Did you know, that the coatings applied to Pilkington’s most advanced high-performance products are typically 1000 times thinner than a piece of paper? In this video, Greg Clarke, process engineer at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, talks us through the process[…]

01 June 2015

Golfer Jim_nez supports Mitsubishi Electric rowing team

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Crew member and Mitsubishi Electric Heating Product Manager James Timbs-Harrison commented on the golferÍs support: ñJim_nez was leading the field when he took time out to visit us and he was very impressed with the challenge facing us.î Left to right: Stuart Markland; Liam Browning; Miguel Angel Jim_nez; James Kendall and James Timbs-Harrison by the[…]