All Building articles in 01 April 2011 – Page 4
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Mixed-use scheme starts in north London
A mixed-use development designed by architect HTA has started near the Wembley development
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Comment
How the OFT went OTT
The penalties dished out by the OFT over cover pricing did more harm than the offence they sought to punish. Now the fines have been reduced by 90% and it’s time to move on
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Workers to wear Will and Kate hard hats
Construction workers may not get a day off but they will play a role in the Royal wedding
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Comment
Hansom: Stop nagging!
Niggles and moans seem to be this week’s theme. From a grumpy Phil Spencer, to a deputy mayor just too sick to make a Monday morning meeting. I, however, have been a ray of sunshine as usual
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Features
The green pound
Energy and carbon legislation is an increasing preoccupation for clients who need their buildings to comply - providing a real opportunity for M&E contractors
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Features
Green goodies
With feed-in tariffs, the Renewable Heat Incentive and the carbon reduction agenda driving the market, what technologies are emerging in green building services? Here are the front-runners
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Features
Oxford Street goes shopping
The eastern end of London’s Oxford Street is in dire need of some street cred. Happily a £2bn revamp is on its way, spurred on by Crossrail. So what are the plans, who are the main players and where should you look for work?
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Kohn Pederson Fox unveils Indian project
Residential neighbourhood in Gurgaon will include duplex apartments and 40-storey towers
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Features
The Olympic stadium: Sprint finish
Functional, lean and tightly compact, the Olympic stadium has powered through the construction phase to be delivered early and under budget.
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News
Eaga shareholder vote
Eaga shareholders have voted to approve a £306m takeover bid by Carillion. Eaga shares are now expected to be listed under Carillion’s name on the stock exchange from 21 April.
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Features
Oxford Street redevelopment: designing our way out of shopping hell
Oxford Street is famous as a shopping destination but nobody really likes it there. We look at how the redevelopment will change this world renowned location, and also why now is the perfect time to give Oxford Street a makeover
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Comment
Standardise and deliver
It’s time to prove that the industry can deliver the 10-20% savings the government wants – but there are some major obstacles to overcome
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Revealed: Green Deal costs will outweigh savings
Blow to sustainability policy as study shows commercial building improvements cost more than they save
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Comment
Prepared for the competition?
It’s possibly the most significant change in property law for decades – from this month, commercial property transactions become subject to competition law
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News
Solar panel projects come to a 'screeching halt'
Cuts to the amount of subsidy for technology has halted the market for large solar panel projects
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The UK’s largest zero carbon housing scheme
In 2007 Linden Homes and Affinity Sutton joined forces to build what they say will be the UK’s largest zero carbon housing development