All Building articles in 25 January 2013
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CommentConcurrent delays and extension of time
What happens when delays have been caused equally by client and contractor? Here are some thoughts from John Marrin QC
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FeaturesEnforcing adjudication in Scots Law: SW Global Resourcing Ltd vs Morris & Spottiswood Ltd
This case examines whether the decision reached by an adjudicator breached the rules of natural justice
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CommentUniting to go green
Overcoming the barriers to going green is not easy, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall. Which is why the government, builders, suppliers and clients need to tackle it together
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FeaturesGlass: Which is the fairest of them all?
Glass may have been about for thousands of years but in future its applications will extend well beyond glazing. Here are some innovative uses to look out for
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NewsAluminium curtain walling solution
Wicona’s curtain walling will be used on the venue for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Display Energy Certificates
In the first of a five-part series on our Green for Growth campaign aims, Building asks industry figures why it’s so vital to make accurate measurements of energy performance public knowledge
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NewsMovers and makers: Cladding
Specifers can now access a new support service from a team of building products experts and search products easier online
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NewsEight of the latest cladding products
From a Glasgow velodrome and arena to a Norwegian hotel, via livestock buildings for Perthshire cattle, it’s what’s outside that counts
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NewsODA accused of blacklisting scrutiny ‘failure’
Commons committee sets sights on ODA after Sir Robert McAlpine admits to Olympic blacklist checks
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NewsLipton and Rogers joint venture to focus on affordable offices
Lipton Rogers will aim to implement concepts from research that has suggested the cost of office buildings can be cut by up to 50%
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NewsBritish Museum: Depths of the past
Artist-in-residence inspired by excavation that forms part of build process for Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ project
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FeaturesSustainability: Priority School Building Programme
The Priority School Building Programme could provide opportunities to save money by reducing energy costs. But who will benefit? It depends on what source of data you choose
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FeaturesDavid Montague: Playing the numbers game
The head of London Quadrant, the capital’s biggest affordable housing provider, on the changing role of housing associations
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NewsEFA hints at faster delivery of priority schools
Priority schools programme could progress more rapidly if early schemes are successful
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NewsMorgan Sindall to build green business school
Morgan Sindall has won a £14.7m a landmark sustainable centre for the University of Essex’s business school
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NewsBoris Island airport 'would cost taxpayers £30bn'
Unpublished parliamentary report finds Thames Estuary airport hub would require £30bn in public subsidy and would not be commercially viable
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NewsGovernment unveils £20m train station building fund
Funding to be invested in ‘shovel ready’ projects
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NewsLaing O'Rourke claims top spot
Contractor comes out as strongest performer in 2012 thanks to £2bn Hinkley civils contract in June
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NewsRevealed: Green Deal loan rate to be less than 7%
Underlying rate confirmed as 6.96%, ahead of full launch of troubled scheme on Monday
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FeaturesWelcome to hub city: Grimshaw's airport plans for London
Grimshaw is the latest architect with a scheme to expand the UK’s airport capacity. But its plan - revealed here exclusively - takes a different approach by placing London at the centre of it all