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Citation
Todd, S. (1999), "Structural Survey and the Internet", Structural Survey, Vol. 17 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.1999.11017aag.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Structural Survey and the Internet
Stephen Todd
Keywords Buildings, Internet, WWW
The Web site information below only includes sites where there has been a significant change since the last journal issue and other new sources of information. If there are any other interesting sites that you have found useful, please e-mail me at S.Todd@env-man.salford.ac.uk
Updates on previous sites
The Building Research Establishment (http://www.bre.co.uk)
The basic structure of this site is as that reported on 30 June 1998, and includes information on the following:
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Environment.
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Construction.
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Best practice.
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Fire.
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IT and innovation.
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What's new.
The "What's new" link informs us of the following:
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BRE Publication Catalogue this is saved in searchable AcrobatTM files.
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European Concrete Building Project: Cardington this is the first update of this research programme into concrete construction. The programme involves the testing of four full-scale buildings in situ, precast, hybrid concrete and an innovative concrete building. It is possible to "walk through" the buildings using Quick TimeTM VR, a copy of which is downloadable.
The other main sections include:
The Materials Information Exchange
This is the online advertising board for buying and selling used/unwanted building materials.
Environment
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buildings and indoor environment;
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sustainable construction;
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environmental dynamics;
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environmental best practice;
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waste and re-cycling;
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the environmental building;
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foundation for the Built Environment;
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BREWEB (BRE Waste and Environmental Body) this body was formed to allow the conversion of landfill tax credits into funds for research. This section also includes an AcrobatTM readable newsletter.
Construction
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ground engineering;
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concrete construction;
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building fabric;
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construction repair and refurbishment;
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heritage buildings;
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collaboration;
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timber technology and construction;
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masonry construction;
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structural performance;
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steel construction;
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codes and standards;
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whole structural behaviour;
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CPIC Centre for Improvement in Construction.
Energy efficiency best practice programme
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press releases from BRECSU;
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events from BRECSU;
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energy efficiency best practice programme;
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new and current publications (BRECSU);
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presentations;
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design advice.
Fire
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Fire Research Station.
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Fire modelling.
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Fire hazards of cables.
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External cladding fires.
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Thermal response of building elements.
Fire risk assessment
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Hot smoke test.
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FRS publications and conferences.
IT and innovation
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Centre for Construction IT. The role of this centre is to research, develop and give guidance and advice on the use of IT.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (http://www.rics.org.uk)
The main menu is in the same format as that of 30 June 1998 and includes:
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Surveyor's services.
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The RICS.
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Publications.
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Library.
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Press releases.
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Research.
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Education.
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Parliamentary.
There is also a "What's New" button which includes information on press releases, research reports, conference reports, etc.
Surveyor's services
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Chartered Surveyors.
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Technical Surveyors.
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Ethics Statement.
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Surveying Services.
The RICS
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About the RICS.
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Contacts.
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Divisions.
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IT in Surveying.
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Conferencing Facilities.
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Discussion Forums.
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Voluntary Services.
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Firms Database.
Publications
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Chartered Surveyor Monthly.
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The A-Z of Guidance.
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Economic Brief.
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Pipeline.
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Brussels Briefing.
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RICS books.
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Other publications.
Library
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General information.
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Borrowing.
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Audio-visual information.
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Reading lists.
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On-line services.
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Search the library.
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Subscription services.
Press releases
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Press Archive.
Research
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Strategy.
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Publications.
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Conferences.
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Funding.
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Education Trust.
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External funders.
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Learned journals including links to Structural Survey.
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Web comments.
Education
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APC Results.
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UK accredited degrees.
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Overseas degrees.
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The Profession.
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CPD database.
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Training Videos.
Parliamentary
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Policy response archive.
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Welsh Policy archive.
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Brussels briefing.
RICS related sites
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) (http://www.bcis.co.uk)
The Building Cost Information Services Ltd and Building Maintenance Information. This site was last updated on 18 November 1998. It includes information on UK building costs, tender prices and building maintenance. It is possible to subscribe to access information for commercial, industrial, residential and public sector buildings.
Fédération Internationale des Géometres (FIG)
The purpose of this organisation is to promote international collaboration among professional surveyors. The RICS currently administers the Fédération.
The European Group of Valuers Association (TEGOVA)
This group represents the interests of valuers across Europe. The site gives information about European Property Valuation Standards and links to the European Commission and the European Mortgage Federation.
The Building Centre (http://www.buildingcentre.co.uk)
The Building Centre's information service includes:
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General product enquiries (research services helpline).
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Market research and enquiries (research services helpline).
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Technical information enquiries (research services helpline).
Other sites
Tagish Ltd (http://www.tagish.co.uk/ tagish/links/localgov.htm)
This site gives a directory of UK local government. It includes all unitary, county, district and borough authorities.
University of Liverpool Geographical Information Systems (GIS) (http://www.liv.ac.uk/university/industry.html)
This site gives an introduction to GIS and remote sensing together with software suppliers and other resources. It also links to sources of information relating to the education and training of GIS users.
Advisory Group on Computer graphics (AGOCG) (http://www.agocg.ac.uk/)
This is a national focus for computer graphics, visualisation, multimedia and virtual environments and includes information on practical video conferencing and running a WWW server.
The Construct IT Centre of Excellence (http://www.construct-it.salford.ac.uk/)
This site includes news items, membership information and a research database concerning IT in the construction industry.
The UK Building Resource Pages (http://www.ukbrp.co.uk)
This site includes an index to UK industry construction industry Websites and is split into professionals and material suppliers.
The Construction Industry Board (http://www.ciboard.org.uk)
This site gives information on all CIB activities and includes links to construction-related Web sites.
Building law information subscriber service (http://www.blissuk.com)
This comprehensive site includes information on legal, technical and commercial matters.