All Building articles in 2005 issue 38
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News
Capita Symonds wins £30m Dubai rail contract
UK firm furthers transport infrastructure expertise with Rapid Rail Link deal.
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Pilkington shines with 20% profit hike
Technology licensing and manufacturing efficiency boost six-month figures.
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Cala plans £20m scheme in Birmingham
Proposed new development at Brindley Loop Canal Basin will create 185 new flats.
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House prices fall 0.2% in September
Annual growth lowest since May 1996 as market continues to slow.
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Asite suffers £1m loss
Internet construction database records £960,000 loss for the period to 30 June, against an £843,000 loss in the same period last year.
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Dean and Dyball lands Croydon landfill job
Contractor awarded 4.5m contract to build composting facility for Viridor Waste Management.
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Skanska wins £55m Scottish Prison contracts
Contractor tol design and build extra facilities at HMP Glenochil and HMP Young Offenders Institute Polmont.
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HSE appoints Olympics manager
Brian Etheridge, head of the HSE’s local authority unit, to oversee the HSE’s policy on all Olympic related projects.
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Profit leaps 40% at Severfield-Rowen
Steelwork contractor records pre-tax profit of £7.2m for six months to 30 June.
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Does Tesco have the planning system in its pocket?
Observer report suggests supermarket giant pushes the system to the limit. Plus, a round-up of the weekend's other stories.
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New American boss for Wolseley
Chip Hornsby appointed chief executive as fellow American Charlie Banks announces retirement.
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AMEC wins £200m gas contract
AMEC will work with Hawk International on 345km pipeline in Yemen.
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PFI funders may take money abroad, Treasury warned …
Investors tell government that it could be cheaper and less risky to work on Continent as PFI markets open up.
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Mowlem calls in adviser Rothschild after £70m hit
Contractor’s fate hangs in the balance as chief executive Simon Vivian hints at selling off existing contracts.
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Pearce Construction sues engineer WSP for £2.5m
Contractor brings High Court writ saying WSP failed to identify electrical defects in luxury London apartments.
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Comment
War of the words
A letter of intent is meant to be a stop-gap before the contract kicks in, but all too often it sparks a dispute – in this case over the words ‘loss and expense’
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Comment
The unspeakable truth
One reason that specifications are so immensely long is because they are elaborate preparations for a fight. And the ironic thing is, they don’t even do that very well
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We have the results
PFI needs a thorough examination. It’s certainly not on its deathbed, but it clearly isn’t working as it should, and if not treated soon, it may soon be in serious trouble.
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Features
Projects update: safety regulations
The government’s decision to change the colours of electrical wiring is going to cause confusion. To avoid risks, Shepherd Engineering Services has introduced safety guidelines
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Comment
Pay your way
Mr Derek Vago engaged Wimbledon Construction to build an extension and refurbish his house in London. Disputes arose and they were referred to adjudication. The adjudicator awarded the contractor £122,923.34 inclusive of VAT. Mr Vago refused to pay, and commenced arbitration.