All Building articles in 2006 issue 04
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NewsGovernment to overhaul ailing NHS LIFT programme
Heavily criticised strategy to be adapted for ‘one-stop' services as government cuts £3-5bn from PFI spending.
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NewsFresh crisis at Wembley as key subcontractor quits
Chances of finishing stadium in time for FA Cup Final hit by AR Security's walk-out over payment.
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FeaturesBuilding a taste for waste
Find out how your company can specify sustainable materials and discover how the latest toolkits from WRAP can help minimise waste.
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600,000 civil engineers demand rise in basic hourly rate
Construction Industry Joint Council meet to discuss new deal to start in July.
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News"I think I'm going to sneeze"
The most dangerous building sites in the world as spotted by eagle-eyed Building readers.
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Saint Gobain and Shell team up to create new solar panels
Glass specialists' expertise comes into play as technology moves on from traditional silicon.
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NewsSpeedy Hire acquires Caledonian Safemaker
£13.7m move increases rental fleet by almost 5,000 units
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NewsConstruction minister launches sustainability consultation
Industry players urged to help shape framework of sustainable construction.
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NewsCircadian wins planning for £500m Lots Road scheme
Mixed used scheme in Chelsea will involve redevelopment of power station by Taylor Woodrow and Hutchison Whampoa.
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NewsLipton up against Stanhope for £120m Barbican scheme
Chelsfield Partners and Sir Stuart Lipton's former employer Stanhope are among 13 bidding for £120m Barbican scheme.
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CPA appoints new external affairs director
Simon Storer takes over from Jean Emblin who retired last year.
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NewsHouse of Lords considers nuclear power
House of Lords starts inquiry on the safety of nuclear power stations and the issue of waste.
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Taylor Woodrow wins £3.8m hospital job
Contractor will add a further 29 beds to existing 584 at Princess Royal Universtiy Hospital in Bromley.
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NewsStrategic Health Authority gives Barts the all-clear
Major boost for £1.2bn Barts and Royal London PFI scheme as government-commissioned report finds that 'the planned capacity is in line with anticipated future demand'.
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Comment
A matter of interest
Egger (Barony) & Co Ltd ("Egger") and Skanska Construction UK Ltd ("Skanska") entered into a contract in April 1997. Skanska was to procure and achieve the design and construction of a factory for a guaranteed maximum price of £12m. Skanska agreed to perform the design, development, management, construction, procurement, and ...
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NewsWelsh Assembly earns top green rating
Debating chamber built by Taylor Woodrow awarded BREEAM Excellent rating by BRE.
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Bilfinger Berger BOT selected for £60m schools scheme
PFI specialist is preferred bidder for £60M Clackmannanshire Council schools PFI.
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Land Securities Trillium and Mill Group form joint venture
Investors in the Community Group will build on existing work between Mill Group and Land Securities outsourcing arm.
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NewsGeorge's big bother in Tower Hamlets
Building's first blogger looks at local fallout from George Galloway's antics in Celebrity Big Brother.
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Hospital budgets face 40% cut
Changes announced in health White paper could see £12bn hospital spending cut to between £7 and £9bn.