Class act

Article Abstract:

Harrow School in north London, UK is investing in a 2.8 million pounds sterling theatre. Theatrical tradition is prominent at the school. The theatre is 27 metres by 22 metres and 14 metres high and has state-of-the art theatrical facilities and equipment. The theatre was designed by Kenneth W Reed and Associates and the main contractor is James Langley and Company. Building commenced in Jul 1992 and the due completion date is Dec 1993. The theatre is built on the side of a hill on clay. One of the most expensive features is the lead roof chosen for sound insulation and low maintenance.

Theaters

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Underground movement

Article Abstract:

It is expected that problems with housing and commercial development in the Docklands area of London, England, will be greatly alleviated by the Jubilee Line Extension to the underground rail network, scheduled for completion in spring 1999. There have been many technical problems associated with this project, and delays have also arisen as a result of uncertainties over funding. However, work is now focusing on electrical and mechanical tasks and finishing trades.

Management, Railroads, London, England, Railroad construction, Urban renewal, Transportation

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Last to the bar: barcodes have brought massive savings in waste and overheads to retailers and car manufacturers alike. So why is the construction industry being so slow to attach those little oblong symbols to building components?

Article Abstract:

Barcodes have helped the retail and manufacturing trades to achieve major overhead reduction by improving inventory control. However the construction industry has been slow to attach barcodes to building components due to lacl of capital and the fragmented nature of the industry. a survey of 58 civil engineering, building and materials supply companies found that just 6.9% use barcode systems. Many in the industry are uncertain about the business benefits.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Bar Code & OCR Labelers, Usage, Bar codes, Bar code printers

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