Volume 10 issue 3 2008

Construction Information Quarterly

Chartered Institute of Building, 2008
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Construction Information Quarterly

Abstract

Includes articles on working towards a sustainable construction practice, the comparative cost of selected walling types, and the implications for skills policy and construction companies in the participation of small-to-medium enterprises in skills and training initiatives in the UK construction industry. Also features an international research round-up and a construction information digest.

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Personnel management/employment
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Legal issues and management

Publisher History

With members drawn from professional disciplines within building and construction supply chains, the CIOB is a body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process. Publications include technical information sheets, guides, construction papers and Construction Information Quarterly.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.