All Building articles in 2002 issue 28
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FeaturesThe specials
In a world of mass-production, the Matthews family has turned to specialisation for their survival, producing handmade bricks and using craft skills that prove traditional technologies can thrive in a modern economy.
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NewsPrescott to review urban regeneration policy
Deputy prime minister John Prescott is to launch a nine-month review of regeneration policy, following this week's comprehensive spending review.
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NewsIn the mix
In the mix: Manchester-based housebuilder Rosedale Developments and architect MBLC have won planning permission for their second scheme in Hulme, inner Manchester. The £8m development of Hulme High Street includes plans for a high density of 130 dwellings a hectare. A mix of detached houses, terraced houses, four-storey blocks including ...
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Comment
Third time lucky?
All right, the draft delay protocol is far from perfect, but it contains some valuable advice and with sufficient improvements, could be something to welcome
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Features
Local lowdown
Continuing our regular regional series, Robert Smith of Hays Montrose puts the job market in the central belt of Scotland under the microscope
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Comment
It can be a wonderful life
Honest Victorian values need not be a thing of the past, as long as the roles of consultants and contractors can be integrated into one-stop construction teams
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News
Industry rankings
Welcome to Building’s annual league of the top 100 contractors and housebuilders in the UK. The tables clearly show another great year for construction, with total turnover, pre-tax profit and margins all breaking records.
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News
Shoddy work increases timber frame fire risks
Poor workmanship has increased the risk of fire spreading in timber frame buildings, it was revealed at a seminar last week.
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NewsParking fine
Parking fine: This £6.5m housing scheme, designed by London architect Pollard Thomas & Edwards, is inviting tenders from contractors. Islington & Shoreditch Housing Association has agreed with Hackney council to turn a derelict car park on the corner of the De Beauvoir estate into 72 homes. Work on the design-and-build ...
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NewsThe Worldcom effect
In the aftermath of the Worldcom scandal, construction share prices are being slashed over fears of accounting malpractice. But, asks Matthew Richards, are investors' concerns justified?
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Comment
Is there a draft in here?
The draft NEC Term Service Contract is a flexible little number, but it has gaping holes in it – on completion dates and liquidated damages – that you are expected to fill in
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FeaturesOne cube or two?
Continuing its annual design showcase, Hyde Park’s Serpentine Gallery has commissioned this stunning tea house, which knocks a mathematical algorithm into shape
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Comment
Heading for cover
When it comes to professional indemnity cover, a shift towards project insurance could iron out a current anomaly, while whole life insurance could be the future
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Contracts
HBG secures £35m contractHBG has won a £35m contract for two offices at the Brindleyplace regeneration project in Birmingham. It has already worked on five other projects for developer Argent.TRAK lands south London dealContractor TRAK has been awarded a £2.5m contract for a mixed-use development in Clapham, south London, by ...
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Emcor wins M&E work on Chunnel rail link
Emcor Rail has won a £70m contract from Union Railways to carry out M&E work on the second part of the £5.2bn Channel Tunnel Rail Link scheme.
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Midas hires five chiefs in expansion drive
South-west-based property group Midas has appointed five new directors to its construction arm to continue its growth drive.
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Features
Five office gadgets to buy online
Get organised with Memo Mouse. With a slot for written messages and the capability to record voice messages, it looks cute and will help you meet all those deadlines. Available for £19.99, from www.gobazaar.co.ukBecome more popular with a Massaging Pen. Also a great little stress beater, this gizmo writes like ...
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Comment
Builders under fire
Will they never learn? A government-backed investigation has uncovered evidence that shoddy workmanship is exposing buildings – particularly those constructed using timber frame – to increased fire risks (pages 26-29). Experts are concerned that failure to properly install plasterboard drylining and fire protection is allowing fire to spread uncontrolled through ...