Low carbon temporary works

Published: 13/08/2024    |    Views: 173
The consideration of 'low carbon' temporary works - and a whole life approach to carbon reduction - is becoming increasingly important.

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Considering temporary works early in a project

Published: 06/08/2024    |    Views: 137
Temporary works are often a significant part of a project’s construction costs. A significant failure may be catastrophic to budget, programme and reputation, as well as to safety.

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Constructability: A guide to reducing temporary works

Published: 24/07/2024    |    Views: 135
The aim of the guide is to raise awareness of the importance of ‘constructability’ to clients, architects, permanent works designers, temporary works designers and contractors and how improved constructability can be achieved through a consistent systematic approach involving all parties.

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Lateral stability: Top-restrained falsework (or not)?

Published: 17/07/2024    |    Views: 145
The consideration of the lateral stability of falsework is important. In the design of falsework, there is a difference between falsework which is top-restrained and falsework which is freestanding.

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Opinion piece: 3D printing could massively disrupt construction, but adoption must be weighed against the moral cost

Published: 17/10/2022    |    Views: 699
3D printing has the potential to be significantly disruptive in the construction industry, as it could possibly address challenges such as time-consuming labour, material waste, building delays and dangerous operations involving people.

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Opinion piece: What homeowners should know before investing in solar panels

Published: 20/09/2022    |    Views: 739
While the drive towards harnessing solar power should be supported, there are certain key regulatory and legislative considerations that homeowners must take into account before investing in solar panels.

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Opinion piece: Preventative infrastructure maintenance is key to saving costs and driving safety in smelting and processing sector

Published: 14/04/2022    |    Views: 768
Mining remains a key contributor to South Africa’s economy. Despite its contribution to the economy and employment, the sector faces major challenges.

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Concrete Design Guide: Coffers and Troughs

Published: 30/11/2020    |    Views: 1410
WES works closely with its sister companies which include Form-Scaff. Form-Scaff’s tried and tested Coffer and Trough systems are unique, delivering two way and one way concrete slab spanning solutions.

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Guideline on Temporary Works

Published: 07/05/2020    |    Views: 881
This document provides guidance for Designers of Temporary Works, on interpreting and explaining some of their legal obligations when any Design work is undertaken involving Temporary Works.

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