for students studying a construction related qualification
Section C1 of the Building Regulations is concerned with the health and safety of the building's users in particular regard to the effects of pollution and contaminants which may be present on the site. This can include vegetation, contaminated soil … [Read more...]
The Building Regulations Part B deal with fire safety and are divided into 2 sections. Volume 1 deals with dwelling houses and Volume 2 addresses fire safety in buildings other than dwelling houses. For the purposes of definition, a dwelling house … [Read more...]
Part A is aimed specifically at the structure of a building. In short, Part A of the regulations aim to ensure that the building will stay up, in normal circumstances and not collapse ‘disproportionately' in the course an abnormal event. A1 - … [Read more...]
If you are planning to start a higher education course then you will need to consider how to finance not just the course itself but also how you will cover your living costs while you are at College or University. In many circumstances you will be … [Read more...]
Studying for any higher level qualification can be difficult at the best of times and financing your studies can often be a challenge. Many people often underestimate the effect that a lack of money can have on your ultimate academic success. The … [Read more...]
For those of us about to embark upon our first career, as well anyone considering a change of occupation, these are uncertain times. Traditional thinking as regards a future in business or industry has been turned on its head of late and many … [Read more...]
If you are considering starting a construction related degree but are put off by the cost or are worried about managing financially during your studies then this could be for you?Construction Skills Inspire ScholarshipThe Construction Skills Inspire … [Read more...]
Building Construction Handbook The Building Construction Handbook, by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno, is exactly what it claims to be - an authoritative and concise handbook detailing the basics of building and construction which will prove useful … [Read more...]
It's now ten years since Sir John Egan published his ground breaking report on the state of the construction industry ‘Rethinking Construction'.So what's' changed and has it had an impact?Rethinking Construction highlighted many of the problems … [Read more...]
As we are all too aware the elf 'n' safety brigade take a rather dim view of the common step ladder and this has led to many a conflict on-site between tradesmen, managers, surveyors and the omnipotent Health & Safety Officer. We have all heard … [Read more...]
Written assignments are a common method used to assess your knowledge of a particular subject. The type of assignment will vary according to the subject, theme and title.Here's a few tips to help you to get started:Start Early - It's always tempting … [Read more...]
The Site Manager, sometimes referred to as the Site Agent, is the person in charge of a site.The site manager is responsible for supervising operations on site to ensure that they are completed safely, to programme and within budget.A manager on a … [Read more...]