All Building articles in 01 February 2013 – Page 4
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The presumption of regularity
Challenges to an adjudication in a Scottish court demonstrate the difference between an adjudicator and a lawyer – an adjudicator can act on gut instinct
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Features
Testing their metal
Steelwork specialist Severfield-Rowen built a reputation on large-scale, complex projects but its chief executive stood down last week after cost overruns on the Cheesegrater. Iain Withers looks at the issues facing the firm and the wider specialist sector
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Victory at last
The lifting of the Olympics marketing ‘gag’ shows a concerted industry effort can change baffling official policy
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Should I stay or should I go?
Strategic asset management can be so much more than a buy or sell decision, says Richard McCarthy, it is a chance for innovation
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EU rules: It’s tough to keep it local
A reader writes with a view on the realities of dealing with EU labour rules
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My digital life … Matthew Munson
The PER Hire managing director on checking his email too often, never using Twitter, and listening to Gangnam Style
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Roll out DECs to private sector
Support for our Green for Growth campaign from the Property and Energy Professionals Association
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Subsidise Green Deal rates
A reader writes to suggest that the Green Deal will not succeed with interest at the current rate
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Hansom: Augmented reality
If the truth is somewhat dull, a dash of artistic licence can go a long way - just add some proud left-wing anecdotes, a few scatter cushions, a well-rehearsed dance routine and a pair of knickers
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More questions than answers
Despite this magazine’s exposure of the blacklisting scandal and the recent parliamentary and press scrutiny, we still haven’t got to the bottom of this abuse, says Michael Meacher MP
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Wonders & blunders with Andrew Taylor
Two London residential developments could not be more at odds, says Andrew Taylor. One offers tastefully delineated space, another misinterprets the city’s architectural language
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Construction ‘in denial’ over blacklisting scandal, says MP
Nick Raynsford hits out after sector’s muted response to condemnation in House of Commons
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WSP on Manhattan skyscraper
UK-based engineer wins contract on 41-storey tower project in New York
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Strategic Forum to be main line to ministers
New chair Bill Bolsover discusses aims for the organisation and rift with UKCG
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Features
Market forecast: Mixed messages
The new year kicked off with fears of a triple-dip recession but with the markets bullish and most companies cautiously optimistic. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports
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Talks to replace BESNA deal set to begin
Trade associations and Unite exchange proposals ahead of formal talks on M E workers’ pay and conditions
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Interview with Greg Barker
Energy minister Greg Barker talks to Building about why value for money is so important and his passion for the Green Deal
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Thames Water delays £4.1bn ‘super sewer’ tender
Exclusive: Company moves back procurement of infrastructure provider in order to firm-up funding model