Catalyst for life-saving change in safety
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A document which describes SCIRT's approach to ensuring zero harm during its five and a half year programme of work.
A document which describes SCIRT's approach to ensuring zero harm during its five and a half year programme of work.
A document which describes development and success of the SCIRT commercial model.
Today’s my last day at Underground Overground Archaeology, the company I founded in 2006. This isn’t something I ever thought would happen, but then, when I look back on how my archaeological career has played out so far, there’s not … Continue reading →
A document which describes the SCIRT estimates process and outcomes.
The construction of government buildings have long attracted opinion and criticism and the Italian Renaissance style Government Buildings on the corner of Worcester street and Cathedral Square were…
A document which describes the process that SCIRT took to repair the Sumner Road retaining wall - stage 4.
A story submitted by Ailsa to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by johnson hoeta to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Andy R to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Eric Cummins to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Alice to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.
We all know that fish oil is great for our skin and hair but does the use of whale oil tickle your moral compass? It was utilised for many household purposes during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and … Continue reading →
A document which describes how SCIRT led the co-ordination of its huge repair programme with those of other utilities.
A document which describes best practice for dewatering guidelines.
A document which provides simple, easy to understand environmental advice and guidance for civil construction contractors.
A document which illustrates the impetus for SCIRT's zero harm programme, the parties involved, initiatives undertaken and outcomes achieved.
This week on the blog, a selection of chamber pots for your perusal, ranked according to my entirely objective, and not at all arbitrary, assessment of how fancy they are. This is accompanied by my very best attempt at using … Continue reading →
Many of you will already know that Christchurch has a fascinating political history, from labour movements to radical social reform to the campaign for women’s suffrage. It is to my eternal disappointment that this “great ferment of ideas”, as Jim McAloon … Continue reading →
Presenting, with the aid of illustrations, the tale of an intrepid archaeologist, her trusty team and her quest to untangle the history of a house. It’s the story of a long lost age, a story for the ages, an age old story, a coming … Continue reading →
In the lyrics to his hit 1982 song, Sexual Healing, Marvin Gaye cries out (in smooth and sultry tones, really) for a remedy that will relieve his mind, restore his emotional stability, stop the “blue teardrops” falling and calm the … Continue reading →
Living in Christchurch, I am grateful for many things, especially the quality of the tap water. In Christchurch we are very lucky because our tap water is of such purity that it doesn’t need to be treated with chlorine like … Continue reading →