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Oct 12, 2024 · CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play. Sponsored by LABC Warranty. There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when.

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May 11, 2006 · Introduction. The objective of contract procurement is broadly to identify an appropriately skilled contractor and to secure an appointment on the basis of the right team, agreed costs, programme and appropriate transfer of risk.

Nov 21, 2024 · Information - Building CPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems. 2025-01-10T05:00:00Z Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex. Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in …

Jun 22, 2006 · Substructure The green shows the extra area, volume and cost of bored pad foundations caused by the extra weight.We assumed a gravel base with a permissible stress of 500 KN/m². Structure The red is the saving for the steel frame and associated fire protection, compared with concrete columns and a few beams.It is important to note that the grid of 7.5 × 7.5 m is very suitable for two-way ...

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Jan 22, 2025 · The CIOB’s Evans says that, in light of the defunding of construction T levels and planned reforms to post-16 education, the government needs to “help ensure the national qualification offering ensures there are clear routes for progression into construction careers that are accessible, reputable and appeal to young people”.

Aug 4, 2008 · Hydraulic system design. Most systems incorporate a constant flow primary circuit (see Figure 2, overleaf). While this ensures that boilers are never starved of water, it wastes energy by mixing flow and return circuits, and reducing DT in part-load conditions.

Jun 15, 2023 · It will be the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. It represents a huge commitment to strengthen the NHS estate. Five more hospitals will be added to the list of 40 to be built announced in 2019, and many will be completed in 25% less time than initially predicted using modern methods of construction.