All Building articles in 2000 Issue 20
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Trouble on Quality Street
The government’s quality mark scheme was meant to frustrate the cowboys and help reputable small firms. Bureaucracy and expense mean it might end up doing the opposite. Can the DETR get back on track?
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The politics of trust
As this year’s winners of the Hudson Prize demonstrate, it is well worth exploring the subtleties of special relationships if you need to tackle subcontractor problems or partnering difficulties.
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So, what does he think now?
After fathering his report, Sir John Egan has been something of an absentee parent. However, he does think he was rather clever about getting the industry to take it on board …
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Mowlem sheds SGB stake
The City reacted kindly to Tuesday’s news that John Mowlem has sold its remaining 51% stake in scaffolding business SGB for £95.6m. The buyer is US firm Harsco, which valued SGB at about £188m. The bid, at 250p a share, is a 57% premium on SGB’s closing price of 159.5p ...
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Just the job
Phil Clark meets the chairman of CALdes, the firm that’s integrating design, surveying and 21st-century technology.
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Light exercise
Here's how young architect Walters and Cohen transformed a squat, dingy supermarket into a chic, sleek fitness club by bouncing daylight from one end of the building to the other.
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The essential tool
A specification-writer’s job is never done. The document he or she produces should be kept close at hand throughout the construction process. Proceed without it at your peril.
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Are the Eganites winning over the industry?
On the eve of the third Egan conference, construction is at the Rubicon. Over the next 10 pages, Building reflects on the report’s impact and asks whether the cult of Egan will become the industry’s official religion.
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HBG shares dip on news of merger
Shareholders in HBG and Dutch dredging company Boskalis gave a lukewarm reception to news that the two companies had agreed a 50:50 merger this week.The deal was struck after HBG – also based in The Netherlands – fended off a hostile bid by Boskalis in February. City analysts said Boskalis’ ...
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IT: Defects database - Perfect match
This year’s Wimbledon is set to be fault-free – at least where the buildings are concerned, as Try tested a new zero-defects system on its latest project for the club.
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Can the Eye be copied?
Has BDP copied the design of the London Eye for its Prague wheel, or was it simply inspired by the idea? The London Eye’s creators face an uphill battle to give its copyright any teeth.
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It's a fair cop
This Thames Valley Police HQ is the first fruit of design-led PFI. Maybe it is; but two years of tortuous value engineering have left their mark, too.
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On site: CityPoint, London - Mission impossible
Here comes the 1980s revival: developer sinks £160m into a huge City rebuild, pre-lets it and hands its team a deadline that is all but unachievable – even if things don't go wrong …
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More woe for Walsall Bus Station
Landmark project hit by further roof problems as temporary props on small shelter are retained because of fears that the roof may collapse.
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Currie & Brown merges with Widnell
Deal gives practice presence in 46 countries and follows rival DL&E’s merger with specification specialist.
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Former MDA bosses go to court
Chief executive and international director file claims for a total of £170 000 for wrongful dismissal after being voted out in boardroom putsch.
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Deputy out in new Atkins shake-up
Deputy chief executive David James is fifth director to leave super-consultant in 14 months.
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Appointments
ContractorsAlan Hollingworth has joined M&E firm Dudley Bower Building Services as divisional manager for the Loughborough, Leicester and Grantham offices. Peter Mason has been promoted to regional design-and-build director for EBC Construction’s Southern region.Taylor Woodrow has appointed Norman Broadhurst non-executive director.HousebuilderWestbury Homes has appointed Steve Cartwright building director.ConsultantsSue Ollerton ...
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The acceleration game
Making a claim for acceleration costs – those incurred by speeding up work to meet a deadline – can be fraught with problems. After all, who exactly is to blame for a last-minute rush?