The VISTA Project is aiming to bring together existing paper and digital records with data from satellite and ground-based positioning systems. This coordinated data system will be used to create a three-dimensional map of pipes and cables buried underground. This website provides general inform....

The Digital National Framework is a website that promotes the integration and sharing of location-based information from multiple sources. It supports the objectives of the UK Location Strategy and the rollout of the UK Location Programme.

Concrete is a highly versatile, cost-effective material, offering strength and durability, and a wide range of opportunities in terms of structural type and form, construction techniques and surface aesthetics. It has been, and will continue to be used extensively in the marine environment. Desp....

The purpose of this document is to assist designers by providing best practice guidance aimed specifically at designing for safe maintenance and repair. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 require designers to give careful consideration to risks to workers and others throug....

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All construction projects contain risk - procedural, safety, commercial, environmental and so on. Each risk could have an impact on your project, or your business, yet very few of these risks are directly attributable to things you do or do not do. This simple guide contain best practice informa....

In October 2004 the DTI awarded a 2 ½ year contract to a partnership between CIRIA and Imperial College to investigate the existing technology for automated monitoring of the deterioration of concrete structures and the models available to use the data obtained for the prediction of remai....

Changes to building regulations have radically improved standards of thermal efficiency in new housing over the past three decades, however yet higher levels of efficiency will be required if the UK is to meet long-term emission targets. A seminar titled Towards zero carbon housing lessons fr....

This step-by-step design guide shows how thrust blocks up to 1000 kN are used to restrain the forces generated by changes in direction of fluid flow in jointed buried pressure pipeline networks.

This second edition includes the latest information on state-of-art methods, best practiceguidance on beach monitoring and maintenance, evaluation of the state and performance of a beach, design, procurement, execution and the after-care of beach improvement schemes. It is divided into four part....

This pocket guide tackles an aspect of construction that can cause the greatest damage to good relations with the general public. Excessive noise is also a significant hazard for site workers. The threat of restrictions and legal action from local authorities, the Health and Safety Executive and....

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (known as CDM2007) affect all construction work of any significance. The Regulations place duties upon all designers and this guide is designed to assist in fulfilling those duties with respect to Construction Work. CDM2007 builds upon ea....

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM2007) applies to construction work undertaken in the UK and for all projects the designers has duties under CDM. This guide helps any person or organisation acting as a designer to meet their obligations with respect to construction h....

Cranes are some of the most widely operated items of plant on construction sites. But, if misused, they can cause serious harm. This guide gives a thorough step-by-step breakdown of best practice for crane operation and the thought processes involved to ensure that a crane remains stable at all ....

This practical pocket book provides concise guidance on the procedures for setting out most forms of building and civil engineering works. Based on years of practical experience, these procedures apply to the majority of construction sites. This second edition is right up-to-date with current be....