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Better, Safer And Cheaper Construction Through Good Design

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Oct 16 2003

A new report has been published by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on using design to improve construction safety.

The illustrated examples show how designers can achieve better, safer and cheaper construction. Case studies include:

pre-installed windows and glazing within precast concrete cladding panels
pre-cast concrete guide-wall moulds
pre-cast concrete beams
structural steel columns and pre-drilled web holes
gutter and handrail supports
unitised curtain walling
built up and composite roofs.

The publication is available online.

Source: HSE

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