All Building articles in 05 August 2011 – Page 2
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FeaturesBig contractors and SMEs: It’s his pond now
Big contractors are hungry and have moved into waters normally the preserve of SMEs. What’s more, they’ve got no plans to leave, even when the more prestigious projects come back. Clients are delighted, but small firms could see yet more of their work gobbled up
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NewsBinLaden Group to build world's tallest tower
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed has struck a £736m deal with the BinLaden Group to build the world’s tallest tower in Jeddah.
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NewsKeller boss says UK is its 'most difficult region'
Profitability across the global firm also fell but chief executive confident of international growth
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Design defects: Careful what you claim
It’s a tough claims market out there with insurers taking a strict approach to the policy wording. Contractors should think twice before they splash out to resolve a design defect
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NewsSME profile: Chapman Workhouse
Duo behind architect firm Chapman Workhouse reveal how combining skills has paid off
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NewsUS construction spending to outpace GDP over next decade
Spending on the US building sector predicated to grow an average of 6% over next decade
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CommentEngineering courses: Get real
Engineering courses give students a great theoretical grounding but to foster creative minds we need an earlier emphasis on encountering real life
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NewsDevelopers gear up to exploit planning reform
Lawyers estimate 95% of councils will be vulnerable to speculative applications
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NewsNew london development in Soho
Eric Parry Architects and Henderson Global Investors have won planning permission for a mixed-use redevelopment in London’s Soho.
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CommentMy digital life…David Mann
Little blue pills sneaking into his spam inbox, the death of the phone and speaker systems are on this man’s mind
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FeaturesTony Lenehan: New directions
Styles & Wood has had a tough few years, taking huge hits as the retail fit-out market nose-dived. Building finds out how new boss Tony Lenehan plans to turn things round - and why you could be seeing more of the northern-based firm in London
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CommentDodgy payment practices: Save us from ourselves
Journalism isn’t the only sector guilty of abuses. Construction’s own dodgy payment practices are legendary - but to be rid of them it will have to fall back on its own resources
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NewsUcatt faces fresh watchdog scrutiny over expenses visibility
A union member has alleged he was unfairly denied access to Ucatt’s expenses records
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CommentHansom: raising eyebrows
There are some unlikely combinations this week - a surveyor turns model, a virtual brick app, a car that runs on wine and construction managers with a penchant for ponies. Takes all sorts, you know
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CommentGet your fix
Is the coalition’s reform of the planning system a canny solution, or will it backfire?
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FeaturesPost occupancy: Is your green makeover really so green?
Do low energy buildings really deliver results? Last month, Thomas Lane found two new-build offices that failed to live up to all their green credentials. Here, he reveals if two refurbished offices performed any better
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Inbox: In harmony
One reader reflects that working collaboratively brings great results. Not that it would necessarily do much to make energy saving in a conservation area cost-effective or help a full-time dad find work
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CommentTime is money
If adjudication is used as an in-depth, sophisticated examination of a dispute, expect to pay the price for it - especially if you’re the losing party
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NewsShoddy solar panel installation leading to roof leaks
NHBC warns of problems arising from adverse UK weather