Once again I've just watched a presentation where the speaker begins with three slides about their organisation - three slides! And what is more, he apologised for 'having to do this'. My …
UK Architects and Climate Change #ArchitectsDeclare and the #DeclareLabel
UK Architects are signing up to a declaration of their commitment to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. Over 450 architects practices have already signed up on this website Read …
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Be Open with your Conversations on Twitter
Conversations are difficult things. When you start thinking about them, you realise that you’re never going to be party to all of the conversations you need to. Sooner or later someone leaves you out …
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Important Thread for Product Manufacturers Implementing BIM – how much information and what sort?
The twitter thread below began when Keith Wilkinson, BIM Manager for J M Architects in Edinburgh shared a screenshot of a light switch provided by a manufacturer which shows not only the switch body …
UK Declare Launch, 13th June
The Living Building Challenge launched the DECLARE Label at an event at Foster & Partners on 13th June. The DECLARE label seeks to break the disconnect between manufacturer and user by seeking …
Architects Declare is a remarkable call-to-arms on climate change
UK Architects are signing up to a declaration of their commitment to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. Over 250 architects practices have already signed up on this website. Join the …
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#IanClimbsKMJ Update: Flags, Celebs and More
Just Practising Limited is delighted to support Ian Dryden of SIG Design and Technology in his campaign to raise awareness of the issues of mental health in construction. Find out more about his …
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On #DontStreamAndDrive Day 2019
Reposting @SgtTCS's article for this year's #DontStreamAndDrive Day 2019 One of the things about getting older is things seem to happen faster.. as a child the wait for birthdays and Christmas seemed …
How Asset Managers can avoid Construction’s BIM Pitfalls: #BIMinHousing
I was fortunate to attend an afternoon seminar yesterday called ‘Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes with BIM’ and pitched directly at housing associations. I was invited in my position on the UK BIM …
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Constructive Criticism in FMJ
"It is reported that between 75-80% of the building operation and maintenance costs can be influenced during the design phase" When the value proposition is so significant one has to ask, why …