All Building articles in 01 June 2012 – Page 3
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CommentHousebuilding rates: supply and demand
Houses are only built as fast as people will buy them
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FeaturesCountry focus: Singapore
Singapore kept GDP growth at 4.9% in 2011 and although construction demand might fall, key projects will ensure workload remains steady, writes Richard Warburton from EC Harris
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Contractor Durkan launches new division
Durkan Partnerships to aid public and private sector clients with construction of new homes
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FeaturesInterview with John Lewis' head of construction: Shopping in the dark
The rise of online shopping has made it impossible to predict customer behaviour, says John Lewis’ head of construction Tony Jacob. But what he does know is that the future will involve further expansion across the UK, with more distribution hubs, call centres and ‘dark stores’. He explains all to ...
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CommentThe NEC and 'good faith' clauses
The New Engineering Contract’s requirement to act in a spirit of mutual trust could penalise over-zealous suppliers just as easily as slack clients
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CommentGreen issues and building contracts
Ensuring construction contracts adhere to environmental legislation is not just about saving the planet - they can help your project run smoothly and protect you, too
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FeaturesOlympic health and safety: Record breakers
The Olympic big build project has been a massive success for UK construction - not least from a health and safety perspective. Emily Wright looks at how those involved delivered with one of the cleanest records ever - and what lessons can be learnt for the future. Illustration by Sarah ...
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CommentQSs and performance bonds
A QS can go to great lengths to get a contractor to put a performance bond in place. But if the contractor won’t pay for the bond, why blame the QS when the proverbial hits the fan?
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CommentWonders & blunders with Martin Winch
The Albert Memorial is a fitting tribute to a former Royal consort, while Tolworth Tower remains an uninspiring piece of suburban architecture
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FeaturesCrowning glories: The royals and architecture
As we prepare for the Diamond Jubilee, Ike Ijeh takes a look at the influence the Queen, some of her forbears, and last, but by no means least, her eldest son, have had on British architecture
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CommentAnd we're off... Or are we?
The starter’s gun has sounded and the race for PSBP work is finally underway. But, with questions left unanswered, contractors may find themselves left on the starting line
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NewsIndustry needs to offer self-build options, says UKGBC
Campaign suggests measures, including self-build and community investment schemes, as part of business plan for UK construction
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NewsRSHP salaries jump by 11% after rapid global expansion
Average salary rises to £89,129 while Richard Rogers’ pay packet leaps to £1.2m
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NewsUK engineers shortlisted for Qatar railway
Four British-based firms in frame for Doha metro scheme but UK contractors could miss out on £35bn-worth of work
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NewsContractors’ framework to be used for first Priority Schools
Gove’s Priority Schools Building Programme to call on existing contractors’ framework for 42 projects
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NewsDemand for offices not being met in UK cities
BCO conference warns that smaller UK cities are being failed by the commercial property sector with potential knock-on effect for economy
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NewsGovernment must hold firm on HS2 say BCO delegates
Conference gives voice to fears that without strong transport links the regions could find themsleves economically isolated
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