Setting the standard

Article Abstract:

A report published by Arup, Laing Technology and Loughborough University, England, suggested there were a number of areas in building construction where standardisation could be beneficial, such as in record keeping. Preassembly would also help to improve the quality of building work which has been highly criticised by the public. But it is possible clients may use standardization to stop innovative design. The construction industry will be able to benefit from procedures and processes which have worked well in the past if it introduces standardisation.

Management, Construction industry, Reports, Standardization

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Testing time for cladding: The Bath cladding centre (CWCT) and Taywood Engineering discuss the cladding industry post-Latham and developments in testing

Article Abstract:

The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) was formed in response to perceived quality problems throughout the cladding industry around 10 years ago. Director of CWCT, Stephen Ledbetter, sees a rising demand for guaranteed cladding performance from repeat clients, and expects that the interest in life-cycle performance will grow, in the wake of the Private Finance Initiative.

Testing, Coatings

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Art of restraint

Article Abstract:

New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is under a $425 million project for upgradation, larger galleries, and improved facilities for education and staff. MoMA director Glenn Lowry has selected Yoshio Taniguchi for the work, as Taniguchi's architecture is ethereal and elegant yet forceful and beautiful.

Contracts & orders received, New York, Museums and art galleries, Museums & Art Galleries, Museums, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Architects, New York, New York, Contract agreement, Remodeling and renovation, Museum of Modern Art (New York, New York), Taniguchi, Yoshio

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