Direct action

Article Abstract:

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.

Analysis, Construction industry, Employment, Self-employed persons, Self employed persons

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Work restore and play. (working holidays)

Article Abstract:

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.

Vacations & Holidays, Human resource management, Vacations, Practice, National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty

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Scenic route

Article Abstract:

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.

Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction, Warehouse Buildings, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Industrial construction, Opera companies, Theaters, Warehouses, Theater set design, Royal Opera (London, England)

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