All Building articles in 1999 Issue 02
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More training for students
A consultation paper on architectural education published last week by the RIBA recommends that students practice more before qualifying as architects. The paper, which the RIBA calls a vision for architectural education for the 21st century , is the result of a review of architectural education under way since ...
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Features
We can work it out
Legal battles are long and pricey, yet we seem to be obsessively in love with them even though there are ways to resolve disputes cheaply and rationally. We could, if we wanted, say goodbye to our culture of conflict.
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Features
One-stop wonder
Jose Castillo-Bernaus has a singular passion for integrated design. Now, in his new role as director of design at Amec, he is spreading the word about the merits of the one-stop shop.
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FeaturesLord Rogers' urban revolution
The government taskforce charged with halting the decline of English cities has published its interim report. How will it go about its job?
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Minister tackled over tax 'loophole'
Inland Revenue certificates for builders earning up to £30 000 set to legitimise bogus self-employment, claims union.
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Row hots up over Home Office's PFI 'mausoleum'
Claims of misuse of public money fly as government weighs up rival redevelopment plans.
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Features
Happy talking
Matthew Kyte, IT systems and communications manager at multidisciplinary consultant AYH, gives his verdict loud and clear on a revolutionary dictation suite from Philips.
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Giving what it takes
The skills and qualities managing directors need are many and diverse. Andrew Sims reports back on a course that looks at what you need to succeed and how to spot room for improvement.
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New hope for small firms from revised MOD policy
Prime contracting initiative to trigger repeat work for small and medium-sized contractors.
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Firms hit by tough tax and risk rules
Inland Revenue to introduce early payments plan; code of governance to enforce clampdown on risk.
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Features
Exceedingly good
A Victorian fruit and veg warehouse has been converted to a cake shop that offers a taste of things to come on London's South Bank without sacrificing the rugged character of its original building.
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Wildcat strike threat to Millennium Dome
Angry steel erectors threaten unofficial action to increase pressure on pay negotiators.
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Features
Whole-life cost model
The emergence of facilities management and PFI is making it vital for occupiers, developers and construction teams to consider how much a building will cost to occupy. This can be as much as 10 times the capital costs over a 25-year lifespan. This whole-life cost model compiled by Citex Professional ...
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Comment
Cooking with Mace
Can you make a profit from guaranteeing a maximum price? Despite Laing's Cardiff nightmare, Mace's new move suggests you can.
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Features
Make contact
Christine Little, chief executive of the Federation of Recruitment and Employment Services, tells Nancy Cavill her top 10 tips for networking.
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Comment
It's good business to talk
Misunderstandings, false assumptions they all cost. Daft really, when a swift chat could sort it out.
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Features
Bunsen earner
Extra funding for scientific research facilities has boosted the higher education market, now worth £700m a year. Contractors and consultants with experience of the sector will get the big contracts, but there will be work for all on the smaller jobs.
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Fix PFI, industry tells Brown
The Construction Confederation has urged the government to speed up progress on private finance initiative schemes to offset an expected downturn in private sector work. In its annual budget submission to chancellor Gordon Brown, the confederation said the PFI had failed to deliver a steady flow of construction projects and ...
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Currie & Brown links up with Swiss firm
Multidisciplinary consultant Currie & Brown has signed a five-year working agreement with £2.4bn-turnover Swiss conglomerate Sulzer Infra. The deal, which follows Currie & Brown's sale of its shareholding in facilities management consultant CBX to Sulzer Infra late last year, is expected to boost the consultant's fortunes in Continental Europe. Currie ...
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Bovis wins Scottish parliament race
Contractor beats off three challengers to land £50m construction manager deal on Enric Miralles' Scottish parliament building in Edinburgh.