All Building articles in 01 February 2013
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CommentSmall debts claims: Click and collect
Pursuing money owed can be a complex – and costly – business. But there is a simple way to make claims online
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CommentAdjudicator’s jurisdiction: WSP Cell Ltd vs Dalkia Utilities Services Plc
This case explores the question of whether an adjudicator has jurisdiction to determine their own jurisdiction in certain circumstances
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CommentWho's best for BIM?
Appointing a BIM manager early on a project is important to gain maximum benefit and avoid disputes. Is there already someone on the team who could take the job on though?
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FeaturesThe Green Fifteen
Building meets five new members of sustainability supergroup, the Global Clients Group
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Retrofit
A ring-fenced retrofit programme for public buildings would boost the economy, cut carbon emissions, and even pay for itself. So why isn’t it happening?
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CommentGood for Grimshaw
A reader describes Grimshaw’s “hub city” solution on aviation capacity as “proactive and creative”
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CommentRefitting for the future
Refurbishing our ageing buildings to become more energy efficient would address so many issues
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NewsThames Water delays £4.1bn ‘super sewer’ tender
Exclusive: Company moves back procurement of infrastructure provider in order to firm-up funding model
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FeaturesInterview with Greg Barker
Energy minister Greg Barker talks to Building about why value for money is so important and his passion for the Green Deal
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NewsTalks to replace BESNA deal set to begin
Trade associations and Unite exchange proposals ahead of formal talks on M E workers’ pay and conditions
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Mixed messages
The new year kicked off with fears of a triple-dip recession but with the markets bullish and most companies cautiously optimistic. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports
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NewsStrategic Forum to be main line to ministers
New chair Bill Bolsover discusses aims for the organisation and rift with UKCG
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NewsWSP on Manhattan skyscraper
UK-based engineer wins contract on 41-storey tower project in New York
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NewsConstruction ‘in denial’ over blacklisting scandal, says MP
Nick Raynsford hits out after sector’s muted response to condemnation in House of Commons
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CommentWonders & blunders with Andrew Taylor
Two London residential developments could not be more at odds, says Andrew Taylor. One offers tastefully delineated space, another misinterprets the city’s architectural language
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CommentMore questions than answers
Despite this magazine’s exposure of the blacklisting scandal and the recent parliamentary and press scrutiny, we still haven’t got to the bottom of this abuse, says Michael Meacher MP
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CommentHansom: Augmented reality
If the truth is somewhat dull, a dash of artistic licence can go a long way - just add some proud left-wing anecdotes, a few scatter cushions, a well-rehearsed dance routine and a pair of knickers
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CommentSubsidise Green Deal rates
A reader writes to suggest that the Green Deal will not succeed with interest at the current rate
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CommentRoll out DECs to private sector
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