All Building articles in 2002 issue 09
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News
On track
On track: A decision is imminent on whether a Docklands Light Railway station will be built at Langdon Park, east London, after a six-month design and consultation period ended this week. The station would be situated between All Saints and Devons Road DLR stations. Architect is Consarc Design, engineer is ...
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NewsRoad to Shell
Road to Shell: Architect Arup Associates has released images of the redevelopment of the Shell Centre on London's South Bank for client Shell and developer Lend Lease. The scheme includes 3000 m2 of offices as well as shops, restaurants and cafes. The project team includes Lend Lease Projects as project ...
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Features
What price procurement?
The hysteria over online bidding is misplaced – it can reap benefits for the whole supply chain
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NewsPoole rooms
Poole rooms: This residential development by Prowting Homes West is the second of three luxury developments to go on site in Poole, Dorset. All 12 of the "Chatsworth" development's two- and three-bedroom apartments have sea views and balconies. There are also two three-bedroom penthouses. Local artist Mike Jackson has been ...
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FeaturesThe new traditionalists
Classical architecture is making a bid for recognition. Martin Spring looks at a movement attempting to shake off its retarded image, and overleaf Mark Leftly profiles David Lunts, the man who is about to bring Prince Charles' agenda into the heart of the government
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Support network
Victoria Madine talks to Liz Emeny of services engineer Rybka about her new forum for young professionals in the built environment
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FeaturesMetropolis now
Berlin's spectacular new parliamentary committee building combines sci-fi and symbolism to help bring Germany's capital into the 21st century
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Wilson to take plunge on quality mark roll out
Minister expected to approve national extension of anti-cowboy scheme after favourable DTI review of pilots.
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NewsPhiladelphia lights
Philadelphia lights: Multidisciplinary consultant WSP is providing security, heating, electrical and fire protection services on Philadelphia Eagles’ 75,000-seat American football stadium, which is due to be completed in July next year. The £240m project is being developed by Kajima Urban Development and the main contractor is Turner Construction. WSP is ...
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Comment
Losing your inhibitions
In Scotland? Worried that the chap you're in dispute with is about to scarper? You used to be able to have his assets frozen in a jiffy. Not any more …
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NewsHLM merges with US namesake
BRITISH architect HLM Design has been acquired by a US-based practice – also called HLM.
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FeaturesPiano's forte
With an international track record in performing and visual arts buildings, Italy's Renzo Piano has now converted a sugar factory in Parma, near Florence, into a simple, elegant, no-frills concert hall.
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Five tips on IT maintenance
Watch the bugs don't bite There are thousands of computer viruses around with hundreds of new ones every week. Some do very little damage but others can cause the inconvenience of protracted down-time and the expense of cleaning systems. Make sure you are using quality antivirus software and it is ...
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London Eye project manager leaves Mace
Long-serving Mace director Tim Renwick, who oversaw the construction of the London Eye, has left after 10 years with the firm.
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'Fundamental error' pushes Miletrian into red
A financial blunder at London fit-out specialist Miletrian has helped to turn a reported profit for 2000 of £1.24m into a loss of £52,000 and has triggered a decision to close two offices.
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DTLR opens up windows
The government has launched a new self-certification scheme aimed at cutting red tape in window contracting.
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Tough deal
Putting Railtrack into administration may prove to be a costly mistake for New Labour. The City is warning that investors will be demanding an extra £1 billion from PPP deals to cover the risk of future projects failing.
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Three construction directors disqualified
THe directors of three building companies have been disqualified for failing to deal with debt problems properly.