All Building articles in 08 February 2013
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CommentPower projects: Dealing with defects
How and when defects in power projects are corrected depends much on the exact terms of the contract
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CommentDubai: A place in the sun
Alastair Stewart’s recent trip to Dubai opened his eyes to a surprising amount of construction activity going on, although margins are slimmer and clients tougher than ever before
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NewsCentrica pulls plug on new nuclear investment
Firm unhappy with construction schedule uncertainty
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CommentA lawyer’s privilege
Only legal advice given by a lawyer is exempt from disclosure requirements, according to the Supreme Court. But parliament will need to make a final decision
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Energy infrastructure
The UK’s renewable energy policy compares fairly well to other countries, but some clarifications and simple tweaks could provide a boost to low-carbon schemes
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CommentAdjudication: The Jitter Bug
Can the loser of an adjudication refuse to pay if they’re nervous the money may disappear – never to be seen again – into the winner’s debt pile?
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NewsFlagship retrofit scheme may add 10% to energy bills
Study shows ECO could cost double initial estimate and prompts fears of a consumer backlash
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NewsTop Tory MP backs Building’s Green for Growth campaign
Tim Yeo throws weight behind campaign, whilst Zac Goldsmith and Andrew Stunell table EDM in support
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Zero-carbon homes
The industry needs some clarity on carbon reduction targets. Building looks at three examples of low and zero-carbon housing
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FeaturesThe tracker: taking orders
Construction jobs and activity continue to tumble but orders are at their highest reading since June 2011, according to latest figures from Experian Economics
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CommentEU rules: All is not lost, locally
The debate over regulations governing procurement continues …
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CommentWonders & blunders with Andrew Pryke
Norman Foster’s Willis Faber building in Ipswich is a triumph of modern design, says Andrew Pryke. The Prudential office in London, however, is a crime to urbanism
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CommentGreen Deal is no big deal
Why consequential improvements are vital for the energy efficiency programme
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NewsSkanska boss slams rivals for underbidding
Speaking after firm posted solid results, Mike Putnam hits out at competitors that are making loss-making bids
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CommentHansom: confession time
This week, Building comes clean about its involvement in the 2012 Olympics and Arnie throws his weight behind the government’s Energy Efficiency Policy. Plus, there seems to be a lot of cycling
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CommentEconomic forecasts: 'Decade of pain' exaggerated
A reader argues there is cause for optimism in the construction industry
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CommentMy digital life … Mark Naysmith
The WSP deputy managing director on being a Twitter virgin, why he isn’t into social netwroking, and Gangnam Dance Booth
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CommentGreen and growth in an eco-village
The green economy needs to be driven by entrepreneurs not just government. Tim Byles explains how his JV with Bill Dunster aims to do just that with their eco-village in Devon
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CommentExploiting the green market
The green agenda is poised to create thousands of jobs and real growth. But imagination and commitment are needed to grasp this chance, says Willmott Dixon’s Chris Durkin
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FeaturesOlympic marketing rights: Free to speak
Last week saw one last Olympic 2012 victory for Team GB - the relaxation of the Olympic No Marketing Rights Protocol. What it will mean for those UK firms that took part?