All articles by Jim Maguire, Drivers Jonas
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Professional
A burning issue
A disturbing change to fire certification that erodes the fire brigade's advisory role has come into force – almost unnoticed.The shift in responsibility was introduced on 1 December 1999 under the Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendment) Regulations 1999. Now there is a requirement for risk assessments; certification is extended to ...
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Professional
Get more value from VM
What are the implications of merging value and project management
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Professional
Making construction lean and green
Sustainable construction The construction industry is coming to terms with pollution and is generating ideas for the reduction and recycling of waste There is a risk that if the industry's attempts are not successful, change will be forced through statutory measuresThe construction industry is a big ...
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Professional
Building the future of the industry
Rethinking Construction Rethinking Construction, Labour’s answer to the Latham report, claimed that the construction industry was underachieving and set out drivers for change A survey of building contractors shows that, although some progress has been made, the Government must try harder to understand the industry’s needs Sir ...