Warsaw facts

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UK construction professionals who become involved in projects in Warsaw, Poland, can face many challenges. There is an urgent need for new office and retail accommodation in the city, but excessive bureaucracy and unpredictable public services mean that progress with construction projects can be very slow. Safety standards on construction sites can be poor, and site security is also a problem. It is necessary to be extremely patient, particularly with officials. Local residents are friendly, and Warsaw has a vibrant nightlife.

Social aspects, Construction industry, Poland, Warsaw, Poland

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Whose line is it anyway?

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A secondary team of engineers, architects and quantity surveyors were appointed by British Telecom (BT) to oversee the construction of its new 37 million pounds sterling Scottish headquarters in Glasgow. The decision was made to shadow the main design team so alterations could be made to ensure the final building complied with BT's strict Workstyle 2000 specifications on office and workspace design. The two-tier team system placed enormous pressures on the main team, leading to delays and increased expense.

British Telecommunications PLC, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Office buildings

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Air extension

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An outstanding environmentally-friendly extension has been built onto Horniman Museum in London, UK. The 380 meter square structure is made with environmentally sustainable timber and has a naturally-ventilated grassed roof which contains a water recycling system. The structure has 300 millimeter thick insulation to protect it from low and high temperatures in winter and summer. It was designed by the architect Architype.

Case studies, Environmental aspects, Buildings, Sustainable development, Architectural design, Building additions

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