Here are the architects from the Architects Twitter League on a map. A bit experimental at the moment, tell me what you think. …
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What I know about ‘Small’ Wind Turbines
Last year one of Barefoot & Gilles Architects’ new buildings became the first in Suffolk to have a Gazelle Wind Turbine, to comply with Ipswich Borough Council’s new 10% Renewables Policy. The …
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When your New Job is your Next Job – Seven excellent tips
Some interesting things have come out of my post on ‘What Did you Do in the Recession’, asking for experiences, context and advice for people experiencing a recession in the construction industry for …
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Advertorial Magazines – Four Ways to Make Sure you don’t get Hooked
I was contacted yesterday by Construction Forum Magazine who told me they were putting together a feature at the request of one of our clients, and would we like to support it? With a bit of …
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What did you do in the Recession?
Its no fun being out of work right now. It stinks. But one thing it's not is unfamiliar. This time last year people were falling over each other to employ candidates in the construction industry, …
Architects Twitter League: an Update
We now have 74 architects on the Architects Twitter League, something I didn't think would happen, and they are still coming forward to be included, which is great for construction on Twitter. Thanks …
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How to explain Twitter to Sceptics
There is an excellent description of why people use twitter in the Financial Times (FT) today, its called Sweet to Tweet. I particularly like the Six Secrets of an Online Success: …
An Excellent Construction
I’m delighted to see that Constructing Excellence has launched a blog, where the team will be able to post opinion pieces and engage direct online with the key issues facing the UK Construction …
Planning Permission – Getting Information Online about a Site’s Planning History
Are you interested to find out more about the planning history of a site in England or Wales? You might be considering purchasing a site, or want to get planning permission for a development or …
Where is the business case for Sustainability?
Three unconnected events have got me thinking. Constructing Excellence recently launched their Essex Club in Chelmsford and I attended. The stated objective of CE is to demonstrate that long term, …
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