Get past the politics to the reality of business

Article Abstract:

Emphasis was on Europe at the 50th anniversary dinner of the NCBMP (National Council of Building Materials Producers.) The NCBMP is an effective lobbying organisation, has an excellent information network and publishes a good newsletter which is widely circulated. Discussions on Europe voiced the fear that the UK's continued withdrawal from the ERM (European Exchange-Rate Mechanism) would be bad for UK businessmen. Countries like Japan have only invested in the UK because it is part of the European Community.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Building materials industry

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Local MPs can serve as a hotline to the top

Article Abstract:

Housebuilders have been one of the most affected sectors in the UK construction industry. All sectors of the construction industry need to lobby their local Conservative MPs (Members of Parliament) on the state of the construction industry to successfully implement government economic changes.

Construction industry, Political activity, Powers and duties, Legislators, Lobbying

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Classic FM

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the role played by facilities managers in the reduction of costs of a construction project. The areas of a project which can benefit from the advice of facilities managers are discussed.

Column, Influence, Design and construction, Buildings, Facility management industry, Facilities management services

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