All Building articles in 03 June 2011 – Page 3
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News
Jones Lang LaSalle and King Sturge sign merger
Deal will create the UK’s biggest property agency
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CommentLife's little struggles
The industry faces many challenges today, but this week highlights the more unusual hurdles. Lightning and leopards endanger architects, boats prove tricky to steer – and the RICS has trouble counting
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CommentOne man, one vision
The Aecom and Davis Langdon merger heralds a new era for construction in the UK
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Comment
Time will tell
It’s back to the future this week as readers reflect on whether or not the Localism Bill will deliver what it promises and if BIM heralds a bright new future
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Features
Learn how M&S built their first sustainable learning store
New store will help retailer develop knowledge of sustainable construction
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NewsFour killed in Wales refinery blast
Explosion kills four maintenance workers and seriously injuries another
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NewsSheffield contractor CR Gibbs falls into administration
Administrators say firm was crippled by public sector slowdown
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NewsLaing O’Rourke wins £120m Guy’s cancer centre
Contractor-led consortium wins RIBA-run design contest
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NewsMOD sets carbon challenge for contractors
New criteria set out for facilities management bidders
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CommentCala planning row: stalling is not option
Councils that delay plans to cut housing numbers until the localism bill is enacted do so at their own peril
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NewsWorkspace announces pre-tax profit rise of 100%
Company behind Wandsworth Business Village reports good year for regeneration
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NewsAtkins buys Pöyry's oil and gas arm for £16m
Consultant says acquisition will give it platform for growth in gas and oil markets
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NewsAmec buys US support services firm Mactec for $280m
Consultant spends $280m on Georgia-based business
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NewsGlasgow medical facility releases £5m design and build contract
Newbuild centre to provide out-patient care and treatment for epilepsy
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NewsLiverpool to convert 177 vacant properties to affordable homes
Projects across three areas of the city worth £16m
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NewsConstruction ministers at risk under boundary shake-up
MPs Grant Shapps, Mark Prisk and Andrew Stunell all face losing constituencies
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NewsBroadgate plans rocked by listing recommendation
English Heritage deals potential blow to British Land’s City scheme
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CommentCollateral warranties: Scottish Widows Services vs BDP
Although this case focuses on Scottish law (and is therefore not binding in English law) it is a useful example and demonstrates the importance of securing collateral warranties