Talent spot

Article Abstract:

Quantity surveying concern Henry Riley & Son has appointed partner Jim Hendley to pursue work in development management. It will set up a new company to combine the requirements for successful development work, and it is already nearing completion of preparations for its first project. Hendley believes that it is time to rethink the traditional role of the quantity surveyor, moving away from just dealing with financial matters and developing advisory and communications skills as well. His career progression is discussed.

Management, Construction industry, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Company Profile, Hendley, Jim, Henry Riley and Son

---

Fan club

Article Abstract:

The Carolina door, a six-panel design with a head-height, semicircular fanlight made up of four glass segments, is extremely popular in the UK. It is usually made from Far East hardwood, and is elegant, durable and cheap. It gives a home a Georgian appearance, but meets modern requirements for safety and security. It is thought that around 50,000 are sold every year in the UK.

Millwork, Wood Window and Door Manufacturing, Wood Panel Doors, Purchasing, Doors, Wooden doors

---

Health hazards

Article Abstract:

Problems with flooring finishes at a number of hospitals have prompted closer investigations by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). It has been found that the most common problem is flooring screed failure, especially in hospitals built with the last decade. The BRE has now developed a test to measure the screed meets the category A soundness rating defined in BS 8204.

Plastic Flooring Products, Unsupported Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing, Standards, Plastic flooring, Flooring, Floors

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Waiting for a bit. Fast forward. All features great and small
• Abstracts: Parallel plots. Starting over
• Abstracts: Scotch mist. Save and prosper
• Abstracts: Regeneration game. Spanner in the works. Sporting chance
• Abstracts: Fibre optimism. Talking sheds. Access bill

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.