Fruits of the forest

Article Abstract:

The Oasis Forest Holiday Village in Cumbria, UK looks set for completion on schedule in April 1997. This was a massive 90 millions pound sterling construction project. Tarmac won the main 40 million pounds sterling contract which has a duration of only 14 months. There are two big constructions, the 18,000 square meter, butterfly-shaped village centre and water-world and the 6,500 square meter country club which is a five minute drive away. Treating the two as separate projects and managing the communications have been key features of the development along with measures to minimize impact on the wildlife of the area.

Management, Travel industry, Contracts, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Resorts, Oasis Forest Holiday Villages, Tarmac Building

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Desk drive

Article Abstract:

The UK construction industry's use of information technology is expanding, according to research undertaken by Barbour Index. The use of the Internet has doubled since mid-1996, for example, while the number of construction industry-related companies using CD-ROM has expanded by almost 150% since 1994. Many companies are planning to boost investment in information technology systems, while few are planning to reduce their investment in this area.

Construction industry, Usage, Information technology, Information management

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Hard craft

Article Abstract:

The new Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, currently under construction will be impressive building of fine design. Precision is of vital importance to many of the building's key architectural features such as its hanging walls, lightwells and cantilevered slabs. The 154-week construction project is over a third of the way through and will be completed by Nov 30, 1998. Details on cost management and funding are given.

Analysis, Construction, Scotland, Museums, Art museums, Building

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