All Building articles in 2001 issue 40
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World Wide Winners
Last year's league table of the 50 largest contractors' websites found that firms had a lot to learn. Leeds University has just complied a second table: so which firms have got the hang of this e-marketing business?
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Be prepared
Britain may not be in the euro, but that doesn't mean the new currency won't affect your business
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Staying power
This 1200 m span cable-stayed bridge design over the Yangtze River delta in China has won an international bridge design competition. The design team is awaiting the final award of the contract. Engineering consultants are Halcrow Group, Flint & Neill Partnership, Tunnel Engineering Consultants and Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute; ...
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No more New Yorks
Ever since it emerged that the collapse of the World Trade Centre was actually caused by raging fires, safety experts have been putting their heads together to see how fire protection and escape routes can be improved in new landmark buildings.
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Meaningful relationships
Much like any relationship, partnering is more about mutual understanding and commitment than subscribing to a given definition
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Mark Whitby
The next president of the ICE talks to Building about his role as construction's voice on the New York tragedy, and his passion for his profession.
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Just the job
Building talks to Guy Russell of BDG McColl about how he's happiest when he's busy, but can always make time for his family
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Getting to the point
Birmingham's £114m Millennium Point opened to the public last week. Designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners, the complex revolves around a large glass and steel drum, which houses an Imax cinema and appears to float over a public mall. Millennium Point also contains a museum of science and discovery, a ...
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Five tips on sprucing up your website
Wow them with a webcamThis camera can be used to broadcast the on-site progress of high-profile projects. It can be set to take photos of its subject at periodic intervals or to film continuously. Web Cams cost between £50 and £250 and are available from all major computer suppliers.Regular news ...
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What's up dock?
With a March 2002 deadline in anticipation of next year's World Cup, it's full steam ahead for Foreign Office Architects' £130m Yokohama International Port Terminal
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Laing's future in doubt despite O'Rourke sale
Sale of construction leaves Laing to concentrate on housing and PFI business, but City remains unconvinced.
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Tenant demand slows down in south
Industrial property specialist Ashtenne Holdings says it is experiencing a slowdown in tenant demand in southern England.
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Gensler set to cut staff at London office
International architect Gensler intends to cut the workforce at its London office after the World Trade Centre attacks, blaming a dip in business.
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Employees in shock, rivals deeply critical
Laing workers reacted with sadness and disbelief as the full extent of the huge construction losses emerged last week.
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Contracts
WS Atkins' £100m PFI winA team led by consultant WS Atkins has been picked as preferred bidder for a £100m schools PFI project in Merton, south London. It will include the refurbishment, extension and maintenance of six schools.Skanska hooks up with NortelSkanska subsidiary Skanska Konnect has become a preferred partner ...
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Hilton and Thistle put construction plans on ice
Large hotel groups put spending programmes on hold as New York attacks cause slowdown in tourism.
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Major schemes consider terrorist threat
The project team working on the Scottish parliament design is considering changes to the project in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York.
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Cost model: Shopping centres
As government planning policy drives retail developments back into city centres, the design and construction issues of urban schemes have never been more complex. In this month’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest, in association with architect Geoffrey Reid Associates, sets out the key issues and examines the advantages, disadvantages ...
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Carillion secures rail services ownership
Contractor Carillion now has complete ownership of rail repair and maintenance company GT Rail Maintenance.