15 April 2011
Building
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2011 forecast up as private sector grows
15 April 2011
Figures from the latest Experian market forecast
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A night to remember
15 April 2011
The Building Awards ceremony was all glitz and glamour this year with a swanky casino, anecdotes from football stars, crushed velvet suits and er, a picture of an enormous pile of boxes …
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Airtight pipe sleeves
15 April 2011
New company ATK has brought out a range of kits that are designed to improve airtightness where pipes pass through a building’s fabric. Called Airtightkit, the product is a sleeve that fits around the pipe where it interfaces with the cladding and provides an airtight seal. It consists of a flanged ABS sleeve that fits over the pipe and is screwed to the wall. A rubber gasket fitted between the flange and the wall provides the seal along with glue that fixes the sleeve to the pipe.
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All change: The rail sector
15 April 2011
The rail sector is embarking on a journey of disruption, change and uncertainty, with Network Rail’s transformation at the centre of it all. But having dodged the worst of the spending cuts, the sector could become a highly sought-after destination – for those who can handle the risk
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Andy Von Bradsky: A man of parts
15 April 2011
At the heart of Andy Von Bradsky’s business strategy as boss of PRP is a paradox: to survive as an architect, you have to stop just being an architect. It’s time we used all the skills at our disposal, he says
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Atkins cuts 1,000 staff and warns of UK challenges
15 April 2011
Firm now employs 17,500 people
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Aukett hopes to return to profit in Russia after project wins
15 April 2011
Firm hopes to overturn 88% turonver loss last year
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Balfour Beatty sells Trackwork
18 Apr 11
Caterpillar company Progress Rail picks up £55m-turnover business
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Bam bags two contracts worth over £30m
18 Apr 11
Contract wins are for rail and police projects
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Bam Construct lands £8m school contract
21 Apr 11
Firm wins another job through YORbuild framework
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Benefits of working as a QS abroad
8 Apr 11
The trainee Costain QS can see the benefits of working abroad but would rather stay here in the UK
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Best place to be a QS
21 Apr 11
What you can expect to earn as an associate QS across the UK
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British Land and Make win planning for City project
19 Apr 11
12-storey office block will replace four buildings in Broadgate
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Building Intelligence Q4 2010
15 April 2011
Experian Marketing Information Services’ analysis predicts last year’s strong growth will not be matched in 2011 as demand in the private sector is unlikely to outweigh public sector cuts
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Capita appointed on £4m garden project
8 Apr 11
Firm is project manager on Southport King’s Gardens restoration scheme
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Capita bags Tribal divisions
15 April 2011
Outsourcing firm acquired health and government divisionsfor £15.8m
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Capita Symonds pay stays still
15 April 2011
Pay freeze at the consultant continues for the third year running
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Cartwright Pickard wins planning for £3m Sheffield scheme
18 Apr 11
Arundel Street mixed-use project includes office, retail and 72 student flats
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CITB seeks cash to train workers for the Green Deal
15 April 2011
CITB submitted an application for over £1m of funding to help prepare workers for the Green Deal
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CITB unveils three-year training grant bonus
19 Apr 11
Firms will enjoy an extra 12% bonus on grant claims from August 1st
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Coalition increases 'dodgy' PFI schemes
19 Apr 11
New figures reveal an increase in PFI projects since the 2010 election
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Combination boiler
15 April 2011
The Logic Code Combi recovers heat from the flue to preheat direct hot water
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Construction M&A deals almost double
14 Apr 11
More companies are executing takeovers as the market gains in confidence
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Consultancy Quod buys HDS
15 April 2011
Move comes in the wake of the government’s localism agenda
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Crossrail reveals shortlist for £1bn of stations
18 Apr 11
Contenders for Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road are announced
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Eastern promise: Foster + Partners' Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
15 April 2011
The terminal will open in 2013 and have the capacity to disembark 8,400 passengers
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Edward Lister to replace Sir Simon Milton
18 Apr 11
Wandsworth Council leader Lister to manage budgets and borough relations
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February sees first growth in construction output for months
15 April 2011
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have been released
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Firms fail in appeal against liability for OFT fines
15 Apr 11
Crest Nicholson, ISG Pearce and Quarmby Construction have seen fines for cover pricing cut but appeal against liability failed
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Firms fined £61,000 after building collapses
14 Apr 11
Around 150 tonnes of concrete came down after the failure of falsework
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Fly-through: TfL cable car journey across the Thames
18 Apr 11
TfL have released a slick animation showing the journey by cable car from Royal Victoria Dock to North Greenwich.
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Four go roofing
15 April 2011
Thanks to Colin Govier for this photo in Sibiu, Romania - it looks like he was taking quite a risk just standing underneath these workmen.
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Fraudsters stole £2m from ODA
19 Apr 11
A fraudster who posed as a Skanska employee has been jailed for three and a half years
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Galliford Try closes contract on Forth Bridge project
20 Apr 11
Firm appointed preferred bidder in JV last month
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Gherkin architect pronounces death of the skyscraper
20 Apr 11
Shard and Cheesegrater part of a dying breed, says Ken Shuttleworth
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Government abandons 'local standards framework'
15 April 2011
Plans for councils to issue developers with an approved menu of development standards have been abandoned
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Government suppliers to have just one contract
13 Apr 11
Shake up of procurement mean ’Crown Representatives’ will ensure state signs only one contract with major building firms
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Grosvenor posts £395m profit
20 Apr 11
Neo Bankside developer sees £700m growth in assets under management
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Heathrow to develop geothermal 'de-icing' plan
15 Apr 11
Stored waste energy could stop airports coming to a halt after snowfall, after December’s problems
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Heating and cooling pump
15 April 2011
Daikin’s heating and cooling pump is intended for residential and small commercial applications
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High efficiency boiler
15 April 2011
An Ariston boiler and unvented water cylinder have been installed in a flat in Brighton
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High pressure sockets
15 April 2011
The Masterseal Plus outdoor sockets can withstand high pressure water jets
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Hill wins £1.8m contract with Texan university
8 Apr 11
Firm project manager on the construction of various higher education and healthcare projects
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Hold it right there
15 April 2011
A recent case shows that fraud is not the only ground upon which a call on an on-demand performance bond can be restrained by an injunction
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How to go green: Course for developing green skills
15 April 2011
The construction industry lacks the skills it needs to meet the growing demands of energy efficiency targets, the Green Deal and environmentally-savvy clients
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If the cap fits
15 April 2011
A couple who tried to cap the costs in an oral ’cost plus’ contract have received short shrift from the Court of Appeal. Here’s why …
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Inbox: What a waste
15 April 2011
Readers bemoan a perceived lack of ambition on Oxford Street’s revamp, unsuccessful attempts to cut costs on education projects and QSs who fail to tackle underbidding and uphold ethical practices
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Insurance deal offers hope of no retentions to subcontractors
15 April 2011
NFRC said the warranty could replace the need for clients to demand retentions on jobs
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Keltbray welcomes planning for demolition
15 Apr 11
Demolition specialist says landmark ruling could help firm
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Kier buys out Lloyds stake in development division
14 Apr 11
The firm will pay £91m for full control of portfolio that includes Savile Row office building
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Laing O'Rourke's Hong Kong office doubles after rail wins
15 April 2011
Contractor bulks up by 100 staff in order to service £360m Express Rail Link jobs
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Landlords may veto tenants' eco-upgrades
15 April 2011
Deal was designed to allow housing associations to keep control of improvements to their stock
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Latest construction appointments: 15 April
15 April 2011
Midas, North Midland Construction, Morrish Builders and KPMG are among firms to have made new appointments this week
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Low carbon housing pilot wins planning
19 Apr 11
£6.4m AIMC4 project reaches planning landmark for trial homes
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Mace lands contract to build London cable car
18 Apr 11
Boris Johnson announces contract award and start date
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Mace tipped to win TfL cable car project
15 April 2011
TfL are in dicussions with a preferred bidder for the £40m contract
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Marketing corners you should not cut
18 Apr 11
CIMCIG’s Rick Osman believes that when times are hard it is tempting, or even necessary, to cut back on your marketing, but where should you cut? More importantly which areas should you not cut
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Multifit drainage
15 April 2011
Brett Martin;s multifit drainage fittings work with other manufacturers’ products
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No more privileges
15 April 2011
The Supreme Court has stripped expert witnesses of their immunity from prosecution. But could the fear of being sued make them less likely to admit their mistakes?
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Northern star: development at One Peter's Square
15 April 2011
Three firms have been shortlisted to build a mixed-use office, retail and cultural space in Manchester
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ODA offsets Olympic park carbon
15 April 2011
After failing to meet renewable enery targets, the ODA has had to pump over £1m into energy efficiency for schools and housing
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On track
15 April 2011
David Higgins is leading the radical reform taking place in the rail sector – and it could present a great opportunity
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PFI cost review could hit 150 school deals
15 April 2011
James Review adds to pressure for pilot savings project to be extended to education contracts
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Quiet plumbing
15 April 2011
The Marley dBlue system attenuates the noise generated by water flowing through pipes
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Redrow to sell its Scottish business
19 Apr 11
Housebuilder says it is focusing on London and South East
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Sheppard Robson opens office in Masdar
19 Apr 11
Architect opens office in the Abu Dhabi’s zero-carbon city
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Showervalves
15 April 2011
Shower product maker Roman has brought out a range of shower valves offering 17 different options. These include concealed, semi-concealed and exposed designs, hand showers and a choice of shower heads. The company said the valves were designed to be easily installed with a safety stop at 38°C and an instant cut off in the event of hot or cold water supply failure. The company has also developed a range of frameless wet room panels. These are recessed into the wall on one side and are ...
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Sir Simon Milton dies aged 49
15 April 2011
London’s former deputy mayor for policy and planning has died after an illness
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Skanska and John Laing seal £151m lighting PFI
20 Apr 11
Joint venture reaches financial close on Croydon and Lewisham street lighting scheme
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Small space ventilation
15 April 2011
Airflow has launched a ventilation fan called iCON eco15, suitable for bathrooms, toilets and small rooms without windows.
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Tall toilets
15 April 2011
Impulse Bathrooms has launched a range of WC pans and washbasins for taller people.
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The James Review: Turn over your papers ...
15 April 2011
Sebastian James has – after several delays – presented his assessment of school building in this country. Now, the government and construction must look at how to make his recommendations work – and your time starts now
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The London Bridge viaduct: The missing link
15 April 2011
A railway viaduct is being built through the heart of London’s bustling Borough Market and in two weeks its new bridge will be a major landmark. All that remains is to move it to the right place
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The Olympic Lea Valley White Water Centre opens
15 April 2011
The Olympic venue in Hertfordshire containing a canoe and kayak slalom course opens later this month
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The tracker: negative territory
15 April 2011
February was a bleak month, with activity down due to insufficient demand and finance, which was not good news for tender prices or employment. Experian Marketing Information Services reports
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The value of architectural services: Michael Phillips Architects vs Mr and Mrs Riklin
18 Apr 11
This case demonstrates just what might go wrong if a consultant’s appointment is not established at the outset of the project – and how things can spin rapidly out of control
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Top five salary rises and falls
21 Apr 11
Five positions with the largest increase in average salary in the last 12 months, and the five worse
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Travelodge gets into bed with pub companies
18 Apr 11
Hotel chain announces £100m expansion programme in partnership with pubs
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Travis Perkins revenues up 8%
18 Apr 11
Builders and retail merchant boosted by BSS acquisition last year
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Turner & Townsend expands in Poland
15 April 2011
Firm opens another office in Krakow in addition to the office opened in Warsaw in February
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Turnover plummets 29% at Styles & Wood
13 Apr 11
2010 results confirm turnover warning issued in October last year
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Ukraine’s richest man buys £136m One Hyde Park flat
19 Apr 11
Rinat Akhmetov has bought the UK’s most expensive flat at the Candy brothers’ One Hyde Park
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Union accident compensation wins rise to £7m
18 Apr 11
UCATT heralds rise in accident compensation for workers in 2010
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Wates boss warns of more failures due to underbidding
15 April 2011
Paul Drechsler’s comments come as firm posts 12% profit rise and 4% turnover growth
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What happens to construction bosses when they leave?
18 Apr 11
We track down the bosses who once commanded the biggest firms in construction and reveal their new roles away from the limelight
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Which domestic renewables incentive is best?
15 April 2011
Adam Mactavish of Cyril Sweett provides a brief review of the incentive schemes for domestic renewables
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Who's winning Crossrail work?
20 Apr 11
Seven firms dominate Crossrail shortlists and award wins
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Why new build is such old hat
15 April 2011
If you want a new building but don’t want to contend with planning permission and delays, consider refurbishment. It’s quick, low risk, cheaper and loads greener
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Willmott Dixon Homes grows following new strategy
15 April 2011
The group decided to become a hybrid contractor and housebuilder in early 2010
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Willmott Dixon to build 'super green' Morrisons
19 Apr 11
New Peterborough store will be entirely lit by LED lighting
