Agenda sept 14

News and views 04 CIOB targets new wave of MPs

Institute to launch its guide to the industry at party conference fringe events this autumn.

06 CLOCS raises stakes in road safety Campaign launches software to allow contractors to record accidents and near misses.

08 Clients are king New CIOB vice president Paul Nash says the industry should be re- thinking its offer to clients

10 Leader MPs often reach for construction cliches — the new CIOB Guide to the Built Environment should give them an alternative view.

11 Feedback Letters; and readers give their opinions on Carillion/Balfour.

13 Comment Wates Group’s Rachel Woolliscroft on enabling social change.

Features 16 Cover Story The world keeps turning

The idea of a re-cycling, circular economy is slowly catching on. But can it really work in construction?

24 Survey: Safe on our Streets The results of our online survey on the industry’s awareness of lorry safety and road risk.

40 Pushing the envelope CM looks at three innovations that harness the natural environment to change our buildings.

46 CPD: Archaeology and construction projects How to ensure your project doesn’t come unstuck if historical remains are found on your site.

66 Project of the month Pirbright laboratory, Surrey by Shepherd Construction.

Construction professional 32 On cloud nine Consultant Rider Levett Bucknall moved its operations to the cloud — and hasn’t looked back.

32 BIM bytes Introducing BIM late to a project.

33 Beware the overtrading trap Peter Vinden warns against taking on too much work and wrecking the balance sheet.

34 The rules of attraction 10 tips for attracting and retaining staff.

36 Enigma variations Michael Sergeant of Holman Fenwick Willan on the legal minefi eld of variations.

38 Out of site, out of mind Why lack of reporting of incidents off site is hampering the industry’s efforts at improving road safety.

+ Contact 52-63 Australian university team wins

CIOB’s Global Student Challenge

CM’s website has a new CPD portal, for modules from the magazine and additional study topics. Register at www.construction- manager.co.uk/cpd/

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