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PPC contract recommended by government for BIM and cost savings
The Government Construction Strategy has firmly endorsed PPC2000 as a con- tract form directly in line with its recom- mendations for widespread use of BIM and early contractor involvement. The government's detailed recommendations for early contractor involvement as a means to achieve much needed 20 per cent savings focus on the collaborative processes already tried and tested under PPC2000 by government clients such as Ministry of Justice. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice
when launching the government's first fullyfledged BIM project at Cookham Wood, confirmed its use of PPC2000 for this project – and the fact that the contract form needed very little amend- ment to be suitable for BIM integrated processes. In this important year, the PPC/TPC Steering Group is delighted to announce applications are open for the second annual awards for innovation in partnering using PPC2000 and TPC2005. The winners will be announced at the PPC/TPC Conference on October 8 2012 in Brighton. Submissions of a case study or research
paper of between 1,000 and 2,000 words are invited in the following categories: • Practitioner • Student Applications should show their rele-
vance to collaborative working and PPC2000 and TPC2005 processes. The awards will be presented at the
opening night of the PPC/TPC User Conference, which features Paul Meigh from the Cabinet Office as the keynote speaker. The closing date for receipt of submissions for the awards is the 7 September 2012. For more information on the applica-
tions received in 2011 and the application forms visit:
www.ppc2000.co.uk/awards.html and for information on the annual PPC/ TPC conference visit:
www.ppc2000.co.uk/conference.html
Leading artists and designers unveil transformed William Morris Gallery
Walthamstow’s William Morris Gallery has been transformed to create a new world-class destination and reopened to the public on 2 August 2012. The stunning new space was unveiled Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry and designer and Gallery patron Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, along with leader of Waltham Forest Council Chris Robbins and Heritage Lottery Fund Committee chairman Wesley Kerr. The Gallery promises to provide
a personal insight into one of the foremost creative artists and original thinkers of the 19th century. Waltham Forest Council has
driven the Gallery’s £5 million rede- velopment, and its transformation represents the Council’s commitment to arts and culture. The refurbish- ment also forms a key part of the Council’s wider plans to regenerate the borough and improve the area’s leisure offer for local people and visi- tors from further afield alike. The 18th Century, Grade II* listed
building has been completely refur- bished, revealing many of the original Georgian features for the first time. The
transformation delivers
increased and fully refurbished exhi- bition space with three new galleries and the chance for previously unseen works to be displayed, a library,
BBA staffs up
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Given the tough economic climate it may seem surprising that the BBA has recruited several new members of staff, the latest batch of five joining the company during August and September. However, the BBA is in the fortunate
position of being extremely busy as man- ufacturers are keen to get their products and systems independently assessed due to the fierce competition for the limited
amount of available construction work and the need for suppliers to have an edge over their rivals. Being awarded a BBA Agrément
Certificate demonstrates a manufac- turer’s product is ‘fit for purpose’ and is recognised by building control, local authorities, architects, specifiers and insurers like the NHBC.
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research and education centre and a new Georgian orangery-inspired extension housing a new tearoom and balcony overlooking the gardens. Grayson Perry, the first artist to
exhibit in the new temporary exhibi- tion gallery with his Walthamstow Tapetsry said: “Morris typifies what makes places like Walthamstow special. A place that most people think is just an ordinary part of London is actually rich with interest- ing people, histories and social and political activity. My studio is in Walthamstow and that is where I designed the Walthamstow Tapestry. The most famous textile artwork for most Britons is the Bayeux Tapestry so I wanted to echo that. But I wanted the title to reflect it is about all our lives and Walthamstow exem- plifies the idea that behind the facade of the average is there so much more.”
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