2014 - News Archive


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December 2014 Update

September 2014 Update

June 2014 Update

DBP 2014 AWARDS

March Case Study Update

Amec Unsafe Risk Taker Video

January 2014 Update

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December 2014 Update


An additional 4 Case Studies have been added to the website.

DBP00229 - Timber Skid Racks
DBP00228 - Natural Light Tubes
DBP00227 - Steel Equipment Foundations
DBP00226 - Modular Design & Offsite Manufacture

Thanks to Chris Achilles, Jason Riddell and Glyn Shawcross for these contributions.
Special thanks to Matthew King of Cockram Construction & Engineering for their first contribution to the site.

As always we would be delighted to hear any comments you may have, please use the Linked In Group to contact us.

Webmaster @ dbp.org.uk

9th December 2014

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September 2014 Update


An additional 4 Case Studies have been added to the website.

DBP00222 - Painting - Column Support Posts
DBP00223 - LED Streeet Lights
DBP00224 - Benefits of Modular Construction
DBP00225 - Roof Access - Fall Prevention

Thanks to Chris Achilles, Brian Woodward, Mark Edwards, DIOHAS and Paul Bussey for these contributions.

As always we would be delighted to hear any comments you may have, please use the Linked In Group to contact us.

Webmaster @ dbp.org.uk

10th September 2014

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June 2014 Update


4 new case studies to the index in June.

DBP00218 - Heavy Glass Buildability - Sketch Sequencing Drawings Guidance
DBP00219 - Manual Envelope Maintenance Systems
DBP00220 - Unusual Construction Sequences
DBP00221 - Fragile Domed Rooflight Refurbishment

Thanks to DIOHAS and Paul Bussey for these contributions.

As always we would be delighted to hear any comments you may have, please use the Linked In Group to contact us.

Webmaster @ dbp.org.uk

11th June 2014

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DBP AWARDS 2014

Results for 2014 DBP awards which were announced recently at the AZ SHE awards.



1st Place - Robert Jackson (Boulting Group)

2nd Place - Mark Porter (Bullock Construction)

3rd Place - Tony Murphy (Hutchinson Engineering)

Framed certificates and a glass trophy for the winner were presented on the day with some of the recipients featured below.



Boulting Group Ltd representatives receive the winners award on behalf of Robert Jackson from DBP's Chris Achilles.



Bob Lloyd from Bullock Construction Ltd receives a framed runner up certificate on behalf of Mark Porter from DBP's Chris Achilles.


Congratulations to all the winners and big thanks to all those who made submissions during 2013 and to all those who took the time to complete the voting packs.

As always we would be delighted to hear any comments you may have, please use the Linked In Group to contact us.

Webmaster @ dbp.org.uk

2nd April 2014

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March Case Study Update


We have now added 4 new case studies to the index.



DBP00214 - Mechanical Envelope Maintenance Systems
DBP00215 - Roof lights & Fragile Roofing materials - Detailed Design Guide
DBP00216 - Effective Delivery of Important Safety Information
DBP00217 - Bio Diverse Roofs - Maintenance Access Strategy

Thanks to DIOHAS and Paul Bussey for these contributions.

As always we would be delighted to hear any comments you may have, please use the Linked In Group to contact us.

Webmaster @ dbp.org.uk

20th March 2014

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January 2014 Update


First things first, DBP would like to send best wishes to all for the New Year. Hopefully 2014 will prove to be a happy and prosperous year for all.

To start the year we have 3 new case studies which relate to buildability and structural criteria.



DBP00211 - Backfilling Solution Behind Basement or Retaining Wall
DBP00212 - Demolition of Unusual Structures
DBP00213 - Building the London Eye,

Thanks to Brian Street and DIOHAS through Paul Bussey for these contributions.

As always we would be delighted to hear any comments you may have, please use the Linked In Group to contact us.

Webmaster @ dbp.org.uk

7th January 2014

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