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035 _a(Sirsi) u109007
100 _aBassett, S.
245 _aNow arrived from Brussels
260 _c2000
490 _aBuilding
_v265(8158) 20 October 2000, 40-43(4)
520 _aLooks at the impact on the UK construction industry of recent European directives, and considers whether these will work. Suggests that if companies can see through the red tape, in many cases the legislation could open up new opportunities. Focuses on the Human Rights Act, suggesting that this could complicate the planning process. Looks at Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), which can cause considerable delay at the design stage. Also considers procurement regulations, and EU-derived health and safety legislation, and attitudes to this. Finally, provides an update on attempts to harmonise construction standards in Europe.
590 _aABS
650 _aEU DIRECTIVES
650 _aEUROPEAN LEGISLATION
650 _aHUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998
650 _aENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
650 _aENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
650 _aPROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
650 _aHEALTH AND SAFETY
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650 _aDIRECTIVE 89/106/EEC
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
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