All Building articles in 2005 issue 07
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FeaturesTsunami diary: treading carefully
The work of building shelters and camps for victims of the tsunami is being hampered by a shortage of engineers and building materials, says Arup civil engineer Anthony Peter.
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News
Cherry close to taking Countryside private
MBO vehicle Copthorn says it will compulsorily buy all shares by 7 April.
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NewsModular building lifts Londons Olympic chances
Bid organisers craned a modular meeting room onto a 22-storey housing block to give IOC members a clear view of London's vision.
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NewsHOKs away for aviation museum
Designs by HOK reveal a gigantic new exhibition space for 30 historic aircraft.
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NewsSilverdale masterplan revealed
Masterplan for North Staffs brownfield site will be submitted for outline planning after further consultation.
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NewsHurleypalmerflatt appointed fit-out engineer on Foster tower
Engineerying consultancy is appointed design and building services engineer for fit out of 23-storey building.
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NewsGovernment launches Crossrail bill
Alistair Darling backs scheme but indicates that private funding will be required for the £10bn project.
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NewsBuilder sent to prison after assaulting HSE inspector
Eric Dawson is sent to four months in prison after assaulting HSE inspector Martin Smith, and causing criminal damage.
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NewsJohnson Controls wins £2m IT contract on PFI hospital
Web-based software will allow facilities managers at Romford PFI hospital to view building systems via web browsers.
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Government pilot tackles blighted land
ODPM and English Partnerships select 12 local authority areas with a large number of blighted brownfield sites.
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New CDM will force clients to take safety seriously
Expert consultant says new legislation will put responsibility for safety firmly at feet of clients and designers.
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NewsPrince blames poor planning for society ills
The rule of the car and sick building syndrome is blamed by prince for health problems such as obesity and asthma.
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NewsMorgan Sindall posts record profit
Construction group says pre-tax profit of £27.9m is due to strong performance in affordable housing and fit-out sectors.
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NewsStrong US performance lifts Wimpey profit 19%
Wimpey focuses on increasing operating margins rather than volume in difficult UK market.
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NewsSeven in line for 150m London MoD contract
Amec, Skanska and Kier among those in running for the consolidation of MoD facilities in Greater London
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Fitzpatrick wins college redevelopment contract
Stage two of the refurbishment of Merton College to begin this month.
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Tear the whole town down, say residents
Things are getting ugly in Cumbernauld as residents call for Channel 4’s demolition men.
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NewsFosters new world wonder
British architect creates centre for international religious understanding.
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NewsTube boss slams PPP consortiums
Metronet and Tubelines are not making significant progress, says the head of London’s underground.