All Building articles in 2003 issue 25
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Features
Trading up
Gary Redman of NOW recruitment shows how to respond if you are wooed by a headhunter
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FeaturesRespect yourself
Two years after John Prescott launched his construction safety drive, the industry is coming under renewed pressure to improve its dreadful accident record.
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Comment
A misdiagnosis?
We write in reference to your feature on the Cumberland Infirmary (30 May, page 38).
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News
Way off the mark?
With less than 400 firms signed up to the quality mark will the new construction minister Nigel Griffiths be tempted to replace it with a compulsory scheme?
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Made in Taiwan
Work is due to finish next month on the world’s tallest building, Taipei 101, in Taiwan. The 508 m high, 101-floor block is designed by Chinese practice CY Lee & Partners. The client Taipei Financial Centre Company, structural design is by Thornton-Tomasetti and Evergreen, retail planning is by Lend Lease ...
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Comment
Let there be light
Constructing new buildings with windows is not exactly rocket science, and it would seem that the Cumberland Infirmary is breaking the law in asking its employees to work in windowless workspaces (30 May, page 38).
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CommentInstant justice
Believe it or not, some people still argue about the relative merits of arbitration and adjudication. But for ease of use, speed and cost, the latter wins hands down
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Features
Hew Tittensor
Being sued is every partnership's nightmare, but there's a novel way to limit your liability
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FeaturesThree-part harmony
Designing a housing estate can get a bit monotonous so Feilden Clegg Bradley brought in a couple of chums to swing along with
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Comment
High-flying greenhorns
You published a reader's article complaining of over-regulation (11 April, page 39), followed up by a reader's letter (9 May, page 35) complaining that there is an expert consultant for everything.
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News
Milton Keynes to get housing injection
More than 4000 homes are to built in the middle of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire.
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Features
Focus on the regions
A closer look at activity levels and order books in 11 regions around the UK reveals that things have been looking up in the North-west, the Midlands, Wales and the South-west
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NewsFinishing touch
The only piece of curved glass in Swiss Re's landmark headquarters at 30 St Mary Axe was successfully installed last week. The lens was lifted into place at the apex of the 180 m building from within the dome and placed into position with the assistance of abseilers. Measuring ...
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Industry growth set to fall sharply, says report
CPA forecasts 1% growth next year – compared with 8% in 2002 – because of downturn in office sector.
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FeaturesEmpty promises?
Prescott's plan to build the homes that southern England so desperately needs is not going to work without a huge increase in funding. So far, there is little sign that he has the money or the political support to make it happen.
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Easing off the gas
In this month's survey, Experian Business Strategies reports that growth in construction activity continued to lose momentum in April and that it is expected to maintain its slightly cautious pace until July