16 September 2011
Building
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£1.5bn site near Olympics up for grabs
16 September 2011
Mixed use development in East London
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A quick guide to construction projects: The legal structure
20 Sep 11
The key legal aspects of a construction project, including things to look out for that can go wrong
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Anglesey to get biomass power plant
19 Sep 11
Plant is on the market for £10m, and could create 600 construction jobs
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Angry sparks target MediaCity
19 Sep 11
Workers protesting over pay will also organise demos at Crossrail and Newcastle University
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Apollo’s cash profit up despite pre-tax losses
16 September 2011
Firm saw Ebitda figure hit £23.9m but made overall loss before tax of £7.2m
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Atkins lands nuclear plant contract
22 Sep 11
Engineer will design extension to Chester uranium enrichment plant
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Balfour Beatty returns to top
16 September 2011
Value of projects leapt 62% in August, with public and housing work boosting Balfour’s position
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Bilfinger Berger to raise £245m for PPP projects
20 Sep 11
German group plans to build infrastructure projects across UK, Europe, Canada and Australia
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Billington admits underbidding as it posts loss
16 September 2011
‘Suicide bidding’ is becoming widespread throught the industry
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Billington admits underbidding as it posts loss
16 September 2011
Firm posts £400k loss and admits taking work at ‘very low or negative margins’
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Boris approves Make scheme after Derwent pays £1.6m Crossrail tax
20 Sep 11
Mayor of London took on application after Camden Council rejected scheme
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Building launches BIM conference in London
19 Sep 11
The BIM Show Live will feature key technology speakers and real-life examples of Building Information Modelling
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Building regulations logbook
16 September 2011
BSRIA has launched The Building Manual and The Building User Guide as a solution to the requirement under Building Regulations for new buildings to keep some form of log book
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Business leaders call for reform to 'creaking planning system'
19 Sep 11
Company bosses sign letter to The Times backing government planning reform
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Cameron writes to National Trust over planning fears
22 Sep 11
PM pledges to safeguard the environment through responsible planning reform
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Carbon monoxide alarms
16 September 2011
Following new regulations for carbon monoxide alarms set out in Document J, Specflue, a UK provider of stove and flue products, has worked with the manufacturer FireAngel to launch the CO-9X carbon monoxide alarm
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Changes to legislation for sewers and drains
16 September 2011
New legislation will transfer responsibility for most private sewers and drains to water companies. Here’s how the latest developments will affect contractors and developers
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Clegg will force Whitehall to accelerate infrastructure delivery
14 Sep 11
Government will focus on delivery of 40 priority projects but will make no new money available
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Clegg: Infrastructure tops list
16 September 2011
Clegg pledges coalition’s commitment to infrastructure investment
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Clegg: Infrastructure tops list
16 September 2011
Deputy prime minister announced coalition’s commitment to infrastructure
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Commercial activity falls
16 September 2011
About 29% of commercial developers recorded a fall in activity in August
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Construction appointments: 16 September 2011
16 September 2011
Miller, Seddon , Apollo, N G Bailey, Lakesmere and Mount Anvil have all made appoinments this week
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CPD in wire-free technology
16 September 2011
?Gent by Honeywell’s latest CPD course addresses the key issues around installing a fire detection system that relies on wire-free technology to link the component parts
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Crossrail contractors to use new Lafarge rail link
21 Sep 11
The cement company says the freight connection will open in February 2012
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David Lawther: The long haul
16 September 2011
The young-at-heart chairman of ISG says the spectre of retirement is a long way off yet - first he needs to grow the firm, starting with increasing overseas revenue to 50% of the business. Emily Wright probes David Lawther on his plan for the future
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DL's Scottish office moves to AECOM'S Edinburgh HQ
19 Sep 11
Relocation follows the consultants’ merger last autumn
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Doyle reports turnover growth and secures refinancing deal
16 September 2011
Firm reports six month turnover of £65m
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EDF nuclear plans hit by judicial review
20 Sep 11
EDF faces High Court probe over plans for temporary worker accommodation at Hinkley Point
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Education construction outlook is weak
16 September 2011
With a huge financial deficit, construction activity in the education sector is predicted to reduce by nearly 50% by 2014
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Electrical firms put 6,000 staff on notice
16 September 2011
Employees could face redundancy
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Estimates and quotation: Rough justice
16 September 2011
Is a judge qualified to price up a building job? Don’t quote me on this, but he might have a pretty good go
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Exterior insulation
16 September 2011
Kingspan’s Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board was used as external insulation for the Indescon Court development at the Isle of Dogs in London
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Fire door scheme revises rules
16 September 2011
?The BWF-Certifire Fire Door Scheme has announced the withdrawal of all doors sold with unglazed apertures from the scheme, under a recent revision of the rules
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Fire regulations
16 September 2011
?Social housing specialist Permadoor has introduced a brochure covering its range of composite and fire doors for housing, flats and outbuildings.
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First Impressions: Zumthor’s Serpentine pavilion
15 Sep 11
Our student panel give their opinions on the Swiss architect’s temporary structure in Kensington Gardens, London’s Hyde Park
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Freeze frame: the BFI's Master Film Store
16 September 2011
?The Master Film Store, the world’s largest nitrate storage facility, will hold 450,000 canisters of film heritage. But as a nitrate fire is almost impossible to extinguish, the building had to incorporate some rather extraordinary design features. Ike Ijeh swaps his popcorn for sub-zero temperatures
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Fury over RIBA's 'anti-housing' report
16 September 2011
Two resign from institute’s housing group as planning row escalates
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Galliford Try bags £35m water plant contracts
19 Sep 11
Contractor will construct two waste-to-energy plants for Anglican Water
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Government U-turn on green energy policy
16 September 2011
Chancellor understood to have blocked plans to roll out display energy certificates to private sector
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Green Deal is not properly incentivised, say top bosses
16 September 2011
Two-thirds of chief executives surveyed claim government is not doing enough to promote scheme
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Hansom: Talking in tongues
16 September 2011
This week, specialists decide to communicate in Klingon, nappies are turned into roof tiles and someone promotes an ascent by absailing down a skyscraper. Is anyone else confused?
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Head of nuclear decommissioning quits
21 Sep 11
Union ‘shocked and concerned’ by departure of Tony Fountain
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High performance membrane
16 September 2011
Glidevale has launched a high-performance vapour permeable membrane called Protect FCM750 in response to the 2010 version of Part L.
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Housebuilders failing to deliver on zero carbon, says Stunell
20 Sep 11
Construction industry is failing to build to required standards says Communities minister in Lib Dem keynote
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Inbox: Six of one
16 September 2011
Readers are juggling pros and cons this week, looking at planning reforms, mortgage guarantees and the long- and short-term impact of BIM
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Infrastructure: The art of travel
16 September 2011
Good infrastructure is not only important for those who want to travel, it’s vital if the UK wants to be globally competitive, says Mark Loader
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Jaguar Land Rover to build £400m engine plant
19 Sep 11
Project could create up to 2,000 jobs for the Midlands
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Laing O’Rourke ‘cuts schools costs by 30%’
22 Sep 11
Latest firm to launch a standardised school concept
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Laing O'Rourke snaps up Howard Shiplee from ODA
15 Sep 11
Head of construction at ODA Shiplee will depart for Laing O’Rourke at the end of the month
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Lib Dems announce £100m housing boost
20 Sep 11
Boost for councils leaving HRA subsidy scheme
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Lib Dems deny £5bn capital spending boost
21 Sep 11
Cabinet ministers allegedly told the BBC that plans are under discussion to kickstart economy with spending boost
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Lib Dems signal light rail push
20 Sep 11
Transport secretary Norman Baker backs growth in investment
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Mace starts work on a brand new Coronation Street
21 Sep 11
The iconic street will be recreated at a new home in MediaCityUK in Salford
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Manchester City reveal plans for football village
20 Sep 11
Youth and first team facilities work will create 160 construction jobs
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Mixed fortunes in latest results
16 September 2011
Galliford Try and Redrow posted healthy results while Barratt reported a loss
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MoD reveals shortlist for £250m Eastern framework
20 Sep 11
Four year contract is for projects below £12m in the East Midlands and Eastern England
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Monitoring is answer to Stunell's green fears
22 Sep 11
Monitoring buildings’ energy performance is essential to achieve our low carbon goal – if we fail in reducing emissions it will have serious consequences
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My digital life…Karen Kirkham
15 Sep 11
Howard Kennedy’s head of construction has very strong opinions…
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My working day: EC Harris QS Rachel Titley
23 Sep 11
The chartered QS at EC Harris in Birmingham keeps her team of trainees and associates busy whilst juggling her family and working life
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National Trust accuses housebuilders of 'conning' business leaders
20 Sep 11
Chairman says housebuilders want planning reform to enable them to grab more greenfield sites
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Negligence and complex structures: Broster & Ors v Galliard Docklands Ltd & Anor
19 Sep 11
This case highlights the fact that structures need to be considered as a whole when establishing a duty of care
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New masonry regulations
16 September 2011
?Ancon’s Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings brochure has been updated to reflect changes in industry regulations.
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NHS trusts endangered by new-build PFI contracts, says minister
22 Sep 11
Liabilities from £12.6bn of PFI contracts put 22 hospital trusts in jeopardy
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Open House London
16 September 2011
St Mungo’s Spring Gardens hostel for the homeless is one of more than 700 buildings opening its doors to the public this weekend for Open House London.
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Parliament pays for empty offices
16 September 2011
Wates was contracted to fit out offices left vacant
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Part 36 offers: It's all in the timing
16 September 2011
Part 36 offers are made by a party as a way of settling a dispute. But if you’re planning to use one, be aware that they are not time-limited and apply until they are withdrawn
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Party conference season: Rate my policy
16 September 2011
Party conference season is upon us and this year the agenda is more relevant to construction than ever. Building looks at the likely policies to emerge and invites you to keep tally of their impact on the industry
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PFI: Going private
16 September 2011
PFI has had a bad press, but with its combination of risk put on the private sector, predictable cashflow and growing demand, you could be seeing a lot more of it around
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Police investigate property fraud at Edinburgh council
21 Sep 11
Council calls in auditors and suspends half its property department as BBC alleges serious wrongdoing
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Quintain to change use of space at Wembley Retail Park
19 Sep 11
Group hopes the change will attract high street retailers seeking affordable space
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Quite a stretch
16 September 2011
It’s handy when someone has a camera and there’s a sight like this outside …
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RCA appoints new architecture dean
14 Sep 11
dRMM director Alex de Rijke will lead the new and enlarged School of Architecture
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Recruiting for a sustainable future
15 Sep 11
The specialist at Allen & York claims there is a major increase in roles within the sustainability industry
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Ryder Architecture merges with London practice JAA
22 Sep 11
Firms merge in effort to boost offering in UK and in countries including China
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Safety vinyl flooring
16 September 2011
?Polyflor has launched Polysafe Hydro Evolve, a decorative, raised embossed floor covering designed to limit slip risk in wet and barefoot areas such as walk-in showers, changing rooms and hydrotherapy areas.
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Shapps backs future garden cities
19 Sep 11
Housing minister hopes local communities will drive delivery of modern, sustainable towns
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Shoe box homes is RIBA's Gerald Ratner moment
21 Sep 11
Report on size of new homes could have devastating impact on housing development
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Show some backbone
16 September 2011
With the party conference season just starting, what’s in store for the industry?
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Simon Rawlinson on project finance
16 September 2011
The commercial sector is recovering slower than anticipated, with the availability of finance being one cause
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Specialist costs: Off-site manufacture
16 September 2011
Off-site manufacture is proving cost effective, sustainable and ticks building regulations boxes
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Spurs wins planning permission for new ground
21 Sep 11
Club continues redevelopment plans for White Hart Lane after losing out on Olympic stadium
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Stylish sanitary solutions
16 September 2011
Marley Plumbing and Drainage is launching a range of sanitaryware for commercial and high specification domestic washrooms.
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Supreme Court to hear Stewart Milne land row
20 Sep 11
Britain’s highest civil court will decide if the housebuilder must pay £1.7m to Aberdeen City Council
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Sustainable windows
16 September 2011
Sheerframe HED (Homogenous Energy Dynamics) windows, manufactured by LB Plastics, have been chosen for two new build Passivhaus properties at Cae Gleison in Bridgend.
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The 2011 contractors' salary guide
16 September 2011
Frozen salaries have got many looking to change jobs, according to this year’s contractor salary survey compiled by Hays Construction. So what’s the outlook for those who have forgotten what a pay rise is? Building peers into the distance for a glimmer of hope
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The Building News iPhone app: FAQ
19 Oct 11
iPhone app now available
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The retrofit market part 1: A stalled market
16 September 2011
In the first of two articles looking at the retrofit market in the UK, Chris Hill explores the reasons why the market is stalling and points out some examples to follow
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Thermoplan plus system
16 September 2011
Natural Building Technologies’ (NBT) ThermoPlan Plus system has been used for Alexander House, a luxury eight-bedroom holiday home in Perthshire, Scotland.
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Thin leading edge slate
16 September 2011
Redland has updated its range of thin leading edge interlocking concrete slates.
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Union prepares strike ballot over sparks' wages
22 Sep 11
Action expected before December over 6,000 workers’ pay and conditions
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'Upbeat' Vince sees no sunny uplands for the economy
20 Sep 11
The mood of the Liberal Democrat conference is matched by Birmingham’s leaden skies
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Vince Cable to investigate 'nanny state' advice on Libya
20 Sep 11
Business secretary pledges to examine Foreign office advice designed to protect ‘gormless tourists’
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Wonders & blunders with Richard Piggott
16 September 2011
Richard Piggott is inspired by the curving stone facade of Unilever House, but stony-faced when it comes to the Park Plaza Hotel with its unusual choice of materials
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Zaha announced as new Pritzker juror
14 Sep 11
She joins Stephen Breyer as new jurors to the Pritzker Architecture Prize
