A bank where machines, not staff, take precedence

Article Abstract:

Fitch, UK, consultancy designed two fully automated banking branches for the Internationale Nederlanden (ING) Bank. No operational staff are employed at these branches, which carry out all banking activities. The bank aimed to make the branches accessible in remote areas and is aimed at complementing the main ING Bank branches. Design was centered on presenting the bank's image and meeting customer needs, with the resultant bank a cross between an automated lobby and a conventional bank. About 50% of the space used is non-public for equipment servicing.

Banking industry, Contracts, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Limited service banks, Internationale Nederlanden Bank N.V., Fitch and Company Design Consultants PLC

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How to minimise bomb damage

Article Abstract:

Bomb-proof buildings do not currently exist, although buildings can be designed to resist explosions to different levels of permanent damage. Flexible glazing and structure are found to be more resistant to blast pressure than the conventional rigid form. The dynamic structural response to explosion is described, together with the nature of explosions, building response, repairs, damage surveys, risk management and windows.

Analysis, Remodeling and renovation, War damage, Blast effect

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Where do you draw the line when policing the professions?

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A fierce debate within the arbitral community generated due to the complaints, the outcomes and the decisions to publish anonymous reports. The complaints of professional misconduct made against the members of the institute are considered by the committee, which comprises legal, technical arbitrators and lay members.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Professional Organizations, Legal/Government Regulation, Professional Membership Assns, Company legal issue, Cases, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

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