Tag: Rolls
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The adjudication juggernaut rolls on: BDW Trading v Ardmore Construction
Adjudication was originally intended as a fast-track, rough and ready process to ensure cashflow through the contractual chain. It has metamorphosed into an elastic procedure which can and will deal with retrospective, multi-million-pound technical disputes, stretching back 30 years, and arising elsewhere than under the particular contract, where evidence might be lacking and witness evidence…
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Esh rolls out defibrillators across its sites
Esh Group has installed 55 defibrillators across its sites in the North East and Yorkshire. The defibrillators have been installed as part of a five-year rolling programme with supplier Defib Machines, which will conduct regular maintenance of the devices. Research from the Resuscitation Council UK charity suggests that the use of defibrillators within three to…
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Quickbase Rolls Out AI Capabilities for Faster Construction App Development
Quickbase, a seasoned player in the software platform industry, has unveiled a slew of enhancements aimed at streamlining construction work processes. These updates capitalize on over two decades of experience across various industries, providing robust, straightforward solutions that address real-world problems and drive significant results. Agility and adaptability are key in dynamic construction environments. Unfortunately,…
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Takt in Shipbuilding: A Cabin Module Rolls Out Every 15 Minutes
The shipbuilding world may seem far removed from the construction industry, but valuable lessons can be learned from how ships are assembled using modular and lean methods. Minna Rosvall of YLE wrote an article about how cabins are manufactured using Takt production at the Piikkiö Works factory in southwestern Finland. The factory has operated for…