All Building articles in 2008 Issue 15
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NewsThe Barratt code level six house, a guide
Here's a guide to the Sustainable Small Building of the Year at the Building Sustainability Awards 2008. It looks conventional enough on the outside, but you’re staring at the first Code for Sustainable Homes level six home to be built by a volume housebuilder. Inside it’s an all-out radical.
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NewsF+G appoints senior project manager
Consultant invests in Birmingham business with new appointment
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NewsThree more firms accused of 'cash for bids'
Bowmer & Kirkland, Durkan Pudelek and Thomas Fish are on list of nine firms accused by OFT of being involved in compensation payments
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NewsDavis Langdon announces partner in Birmingham
Promotion reflects growing business for consultant in the region
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NewsCIOB and Hill announce dates for 2008 UK Masterclass
Training event to address growing economic and legal issues that put pressure on companies to pursue litigation in disputes
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Heard the one about the carpenter who was allergic to wood?
Former city banker gave up £80k a year only to find out he had an allergy to wood dust
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JCT to make 'green contracts' proposals in the autumn
Legal body to form working group with British Property Federation, the Construction Confederation and the RIBA on embedding sustainability on construction contracts plans after consultation period ends
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NewsGroundwork on 2012 aquatic site under way
Work is under way to widen the river next to the 2012 aquatic centre
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NewsView from my office: Rob Kay
The Davis Langdon associate gets inspired by new developments in Birmingham’s business district
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McLaren boss takes home £10m as sales soar
Kevin Taylor becomes UK construction's top earner, just six years after founding the fast-growing contractor
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NewsImages: Zaha Hadid interprets chandelier design
Architect teams with crystal specialist to create a 15m long chandelier that 'engages the space forcefully'
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NewsOFT inquiry: Balfour Beatty one of nine firms linked to compensation payments
Mansell, Balfour Beatty subsidiary, on list of construction firms accused of making compensation payments
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Mortgage crisis drives Persimmon to freeze new starts
Falling sales prompt housebuilder to call for government boost to housing market
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Flat owners fight Victory Construction over £200,000 defects
Court battle over water damage to block of Westminster flats after two penthouse floors were added
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NewsOFT apologises to supermarket Morrisons over pricing allegations
Office of Fair Trading agrees to pay retail giant £100,000 after accusing business of anti-competitive behaviour
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NewsNerves of steel
Surely these guys know there is an easier, not to say less crazy, way to erect a steel frame building?