Perfect pitch
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The UK construction industry does not have a reputation for efficient marketing as it fails to perceive itself as a service industry. Glossy brochures do not usually contain sufficient information to satisfy the client, as to who handled certain contracts and in what way. A 1993 report by the Chartered Institute of Building entitled 'Marketing and the Construction Client' shows that clients are looking for quality rather than low prices. Information on contractors' past achievements and employee expertise is becoming more important.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Cleansweep
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UK company Prestige Aire 2001 have developed a system to pump methane gas away from established housing sites. The system has been used on houses in Kent and has been set up in conjunction with Kent County Council Waste Regulation Authority and building surveyor Building and Development Services. The system is known as Posisump. Clean air is sucked in by a fan and blown through pipes underneath the building which displaces the ground gases. It costs in between 2,000 pounds sterling and 3,000 pounds sterling to install.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Aye contact
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The Constructors' Liaison Group (CLG) is urging MPs to support legislation to prevent payment abuse. It is seeking the introduction of a Construction Contracts Bill containing reforms proposed by Sir Michael Latham, including the outlawing of onerous contract terms and giving firms the right to refer disputes to an arbitrator.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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