All Building articles in 2006 issue 13
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Putting it bluntly...
Multiplex's Andrew Murray is impressed by the onsite skills of the locals working on a charity building project in South Africa but finds the tools a little blunter than the ones back home.
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The toughest foot race on earth
John Cahil is about to begin one of the most arduous challenges on the ultramarathon calendar to raise money for the Construction Youth Trust. As he prepares to head out into the desert, you can read about his race-preparation from the comfort of your PC screen.
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Carillion signs £12bn PPP deal
35-year joint venture defence contract for Salisbury Plains sees Carillion Group's order book double in size.
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Construction salutes Seb Coe at Building Awards
Industry recognises Coe's part in Olympic bid while Taylor Woodrow wins contractor of the year at Building Awards.
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Plans submitted for mixed-use scheme in SW19
Joint venture Wimbledon Phoenix plans retail, hotel and residential development.
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EU directive compels employers to protect workers' hearing
Threshold to prevent industrial hearing damage set at 85 decibels.
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BAA increases drugs testing at Terminal 5
Random checks suggest that around 6% of workers could be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
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East Kilbride wins planning for £400m scheme
Town centre project will create up to 5000 jobs and include a 1000-seat theatre and civic hall.
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Speedy Hire announces 22% rise in turnover
Plant hire chain predicts further consolidation in tool hire sector after announcing increase in turnover for first 11 months of the financial year.
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Henry Boot profit leaps 30%
Construction group steps into big league as turnover increases 20% to over £100m.
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Enough hot air
In the first of a new series of fortnightly columns, Robert Webb asks if the drive towards sustainability leaves the industry poised for a quiet revolution
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Multiplex demands £150m from Wembley bosses
Contractor claims 560 design changes could delay stadium by more than a year.
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Blair makes regeneration pledges for 2012
Prime minister launches London's Challenge for 2012 document outlining plans for east London, including the opening of 60 city academies and £35m skills package.
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Wolseley snaps up three more companies
Twenty-five-million-pound shopping spree includes UK interior products company Nevill Long and US wood products firm Hom Lumber Company.
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Shard developer wins planning for key London Bridge site
Renzo Piano's New London Bridge House is latest phase in redevelopment of London Bridge station.
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Bellway profit dips 2%
Improvement in spring sales gives housebuilder reason for 'cautious optimism' despite 2% fall in interim profit.
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Wembley steelwork to go on despite pay row
Multiplex assured that steelwork will continue tomorrow, despite 250 steelworkers and scaffolders being told last week that they would be made redundant.
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Marks Barfield plans Brighton icon
The 183m high observation mast in Brighton would be higher than the London Eye.
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Judges wake up to web revolution
Slick new website attempts to debunk myth that judges are fusty old technophobes.
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Construction judge salaries rise to £162,000
The High Court judges at the Technology and Construction Court are awarded a 4.2% pay rise.