All Building articles in 2005 issue 18
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Is that decision final?
Scrabster entered into a contract with Mowlem in respect of the construction of a new breakwater quay and associated works as part of a new ferry terminal. The contract was subject to the ICE Conditions of Contract, fifth edition.Certain disputes arose and an adjudication was commenced. The adjudicator’s decision went ...
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New hope for Sellafields AMEC employees
Redundancy threat on hold as new £25m-plus contract referred to the DPEI.
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OPDM poised to step into Chelsea hospital design dispute
Quinlan Terry accuses Lord Rogers of using political influence in battle of aesthetics.
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NewsTiton profits fall 1.6% as UK sales fall
Window and ventilation specialist feels the cool wind of a slowing market.
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NewsUBM buys ABI Building Data for £12m
United Business Media adds to its building portfolio with purchase of construction information provider.
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Alun Michael takes on construction portfolio
Construction’s profile in government rises as Minister for Industry Alun Michael is given responsibility for the sector.
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Countryside to build 800 Kent homes
Housebuilder's joint venture with Trenport Investments will result in £150m mixed-use scheme in Sittingbourne.
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NewsNetwork Rail suspends Mowlem from track renewals
A wrongly laid section of track leads to Mowlem losing West Coast Main Line contract.
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Balfour Beatty wins £300m United Utilities contract
Contractor will be involved with water, wastewater and electricity works for at least five years.
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NewsYvette Cooper appointed housing minister
Keith Hill becomes parliamentary private secretary to the prime minister while Nigel Griffiths loses his job as construction minister.
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Carillion, WS Atkins and Enterprise win 700m MOD contract
Firms will operate as Modern Housing Solutions and work for seven years on the MOD’s Service Family Accommodation.
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Arnold Laver increases pre-tax profit by 28%
Profits rise but timber merchant reports a slowdown since the start of this year.
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NewsKingspan buys composite panel maker for 20m
Kingspan says acquisition of Warrington-based firm will complement its existing panel businesses.
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EC Harris set to sign major consultancy deal with Shell
Contract with oil giant to manage production systems worldwide would give EC Harris an international presence.
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NewsGriffiths scrapes to victory at Edinburgh South
Only 400 votes separate Labour construction minister Nigel Grittiths from Liberal Democrat candidate Marilyne MacLaren.
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Who’s suing whom
A round up of the writs at the Technology and Construction Court, including a row over a smart Chelsea pad, landlords in dispute with tenants and two attempts to enforce adjudicators’ awards
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A very precise view
Motivated by wishing to balance your rather negative report on the London mayor’s draft supplementary planning guidance the London View Management Framework (22 April, page 16), I should like to point out that the approach is not generally protectionist but informative.
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FeaturesYes, prime minister?
Good morning world! You’ve just woken up as the most powerful person in Britain. No, not Jamie Oliver – the prime minister. Against all expectations, you’ve managed to win the premiership, despite fierce challenges from Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy. You’ve even edged out Bobby Kilroy-Silk. So, what’s ...
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CommentMaking ourselves miserable
“I immediately knew there was something massively wrong with the building as soon as I moved in.