All Building articles in 16 September 2011
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Archive TitlesClegg will force Whitehall to accelerate infrastructure delivery
Government will focus on delivery of 40 priority projects but will make no new money available
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NewsZaha announced as new Pritzker juror
She joins Stephen Breyer as new jurors to the Pritzker Architecture Prize
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NewsRCA appoints new architecture dean
dRMM director Alex de Rijke will lead the new and enlarged School of Architecture
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CommentMy digital life…Karen Kirkham
Howard Kennedy’s head of construction has very strong opinions…
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NewsLaing O'Rourke snaps up Howard Shiplee from ODA
Head of construction at ODA Shiplee will depart for Laing O’Rourke at the end of the month
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FeaturesRecruiting for a sustainable future
The specialist at Allen & York claims there is a major increase in roles within the sustainability industry
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FeaturesFirst Impressions: Zumthor’s Serpentine pavilion
Our student panel give their opinions on the Swiss architect’s temporary structure in Kensington Gardens, London’s Hyde Park
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CommentThe retrofit market part 1: A stalled market
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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Construction appointments: 16 September 2011
Miller, Seddon , Apollo, N G Bailey, Lakesmere and Mount Anvil have all made appoinments this week
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FeaturesThe 2011 contractors' salary guide
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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CommentPart 36 offers: It's all in the timing
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 But if you’re planning to use one, be aware that they are not time-limited and apply until they are withdrawn
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NewsCommercial activity falls
About 29% of commercial developers recorded a fall in activity in August
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NewsBillington admits underbidding as it posts loss
Firm posts £400k loss and admits taking work at ‘very low or negative margins’
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NewsBillington admits underbidding as it posts loss
‘Suicide bidding’ is becoming widespread throught the industry
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Carbon monoxide alarms
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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NewsFury over RIBA's 'anti-housing' report
Two resign from institute’s housing group as planning row escalates
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NewsApollo’s cash profit up despite pre-tax losses
Firm saw Ebitda figure hit £23.9m but made overall loss before tax of £7.2m
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CommentInfrastructure: The art of travel
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