CIAT News October 2011

• 2011-10a
  
  A detailed survey of every stone that makes up Stonehenge using the latest technology, including a new scanner on loan from Z+F UK that has never before been used on a heritage project in this country, has resulted in the most accurate digital model ever produced of the world-famous monument.
• 2011-10b
  
  A lack of hub airport capacity could cost the economy up to £1.2bn a year in lost trade and must be tackled if the UK is to maintain its global competitiveness, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said on Thursday.
• 2011-10c
  
  The Minister for Arts, Heritage andGaeltachtAffairs Jimmy Deenihan TD has recently launched a new publication in his Departments Advice Series entitled,Access – Improving the accessibility of historic buildings and places.
• 2011-10d
  
  The Energy Act has become law in the United Kingdom, instituting the legal framework for the Government's Green Deal, which will be launched next autumn.
• 2011-10e
  
  Members will be aware that changes to the Construction Act came into force in England and Wales on 1 October and will come into force in Scotland on 1 November. This has meant that CIAT has amended some of its Information Sheets, in particular those relating to adjudication.
• 2011-10f
  
  Paul Morrell has been re-appointed as the Government’s chief construction adviser by Business Minister Mark Prisk.
• 2011-10g
  
  The Tile Association have announced that they are now inviting nominations for the 2012 TTA Awards.
• 2011-10h
  
  Changes to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 came into force in England and Wales on 1 October and will become effective in Scotland from 1 November.
• 2011-10i
  
  Members are reminded that determinations and appeals, which are occasionally published in AT magazine, are available to download in full at the Communities and Local Government website.
• 2011-10j
  
  A series of events is being held to raise awareness of the skills required under the Green Deal, the government's flagship policy for improving the energy efficiency of buildings.
• 2011-10k
  
  What does BIM mean to construction professionals?
• 2011-10l
  
  Aico’s Ei262 is a unique mains powered Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm incorporating Aico’s proven RadioLINK Professional wireless interconnection.
• 2011-10m
  
  Applications are now open for the commemorative use of Royal names and titles for community events, buildings and projects for Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, which takes place next year.