All Building articles in 15 February 2013
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CommentIChemE contracts: All part of the process
The IChemE contracts covering procurement for chemical process plants have had their first update in years, bringing some important modifications
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NewsEnergy Bill amendment could boost green construction
Leading green Conservative Tim Yeo proposes amendment that would force the government to set a target to decarbonise the UK’s electricity
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CommentBIM and education
As the education sector comes closer to embracing BIM, Stephen Beechey looks at how this may affect the school building sector over the next few years
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CommentWonders & blunders with Simon Gill
Simon Gill considers running for the Scottish Parliament, just so he can work in Enric Miralles’ building, but feels that Renzo Piano Workshop’s Central Saint Giles is off key
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FeaturesLessons in sustainability
With schools responsible for 50% of local authority carbon emissions, Matt Fulford looks at how simple measures can produce big savings
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NewsEight of the latest education products
Get yourselves an education with this week’s products for schools, colleges and universities
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FeaturesThe Green Deal
Building reports on why, without extra incentives, consumers could give the government’s energy efficiency scheme the cold shoulder
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FeaturesLead times Oct-Dec 2012
Despite some reports of increasing enquiries and workload, lead times have held steady for the most part as suppliers try to stay competitive. Brian Moone of Mace reports
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NewsCall for action over workers’ rights on 2014 Winter Olympics
Human Rights Watch releases report claiming migrant workers were cheated out of wages and coerced to remain in exploitative jobs
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NewsOver 25 MPs back Building’s Green for Growth campaign
MPs back motion in parliament expressing support for Building’s Green for Growth campaign
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NewsLend Lease selected for £60m River Plate House job
Exclusive: Contractor selected as construction manager for Mitsubishi Estate Company project in the City of London
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NewsSkanska among biggest users of blacklisting firm
Exclusive: Analysis of documents shows Skanska used blacklisting organisation more than any other contractor in final four years
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FeaturesHow the retail industry is cutting carbon
Ike Ijeh looks at the steps the retail industry is taking to cut the carbon
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FeaturesSpotlight: Green infrastructure
The government’s focus on renewable energy solutions means that planning ahead is more important than ever. Brian Moone surveys the scene
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NewsCostain and McAlpine on track for £200m Hinkley civils win
Exclusive: Costain and Sir Robert McAlpine joint venture tipped for final £200m civils job for the Hinkley nuclear power project
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CommentReducing an adjudicator's award
If an adjudicator tells you to pay up, can you issue a withholding notice and demand a big cheque instead? Tony Bingham examines a recent judgment
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FeaturesThe other Mr M of AHMM
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris’ Google HQ win topped off a profitable year for the practice. Vern Pitt talks to MD Peter Morris about the secret to bagging the big clients
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CommentRenewables not the answer
Unless we are prepared to consume less electricity, we may have to look elsewhere than renewable energy sources
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CommentProcurement: Old ways are the best
Two surveys on construction procurement show that although the traditional and design and build routes are still favoured, there’s plenty of scope for refinement
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FeaturesTop five contractors: Core changes
How are the top five contracting firms in the UK changing to function in the harsh economic climate?