Direct action
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The construction industry has signalled a move away from using the self-employed, in favour of direct labour. The move is the result of planned changes in self-employed tax laws and improved training. Kyle Stewart and Tarmac are among the construction companies currently investigating the benefits of direct labour. In 1993, 59% of labourers were self-employed, compared to 31% in 1975.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Work restore and play. (working holidays)
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National Trust working holidays aim to involve volunteers aged between 18 and 60 in undertaking preservation work. Volunteers receive free board, membership of the NT and the opportunity to learn new skills. The rebuilding of a stretch of a retaining wall surround the Hanbury Hall estate in Worcestershire by a group of volunteers is described.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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Scenic route
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The Royal Opera House in London, England, has started operating a new container storage system for its scenery. It now houses scenery in a purpose-built store in Cynon Valley, Wales. Once a production is over, its scenery is placed in steel pallets and lifted onto pantechnicons and moved to Wales. The pallets have a volume of 54 cu mt.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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