All Building articles in 06 May 2011 – Page 2
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The Defective Premises Act: What hole?
Hole? What hole? Ben Worthington, who acted for the project manager on Jenson vs Faux, discussed by Tony Bingham, says the Defective Premises Act has been properly restricted to new dwellings
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NewsMears' chairman to have pay reduced after PwC review
The firm was told it needed to be more transparent about senior staff’s pay
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NewsEC Harris in major global expansion after Saudi win
Consultant’s nuclear project to boost staff in Saudi Arabia, while acquisition kickstarts growth in China
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Sir Robert McAlpine profit slumps by almost a quarter
This was despite the firm landing some significant contract awards
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Culture clash - Las Arenas, Barcelona
What do you get when you turn a 19th-century bullring into a 21st-century shopping centre? A theatrical melding of Spain’s cultural past and present
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CommentWonders and Blunders
Billy Reading applauds the Barbican for stitching together old and new elements in a historic setting, but boos the unsustainable Palm Jumeirah for assaulting its surroundings
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Firms that chose not to fight OFT hopeful fines may be reduced
Lindum Group, which did not appeal, hopes its fine could now be slashed by 80%
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FeaturesCost model: City of London offices
With uncertain prospects for finance, recovery in office development is likely to remain cautious. Refurbishment and reuse will remain alternatives but the low-carbon agenda will transform both these and new build, say Iain Parker and Graham Jones of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company
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NewsPhase one of Masdar complete
The $1.4bn first phase of one of the world’s most sustainable cities, Masdar in Abu Dhabi, has been completed.
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NewsConstruction experts: ‘We don’t trust ONS output data’
Leading industry figures believe statistics from the ONS are inaccurate
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FeaturesUcatt: Out for the count?
In 2009 Alan Ritchie was voted leader of Ucatt - put there by 5.3% of its membership. But now the ballot has been ruled void and the union is having to spend its time appealing the decision and salvaging its reputation. How did it get into this mess?
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NewsDragados to draft in foreign experts on Crossrail project
Spanish construction firm brings in tunnelling specialists on £500m JV with Sisk
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NewsCyril Sweett shifts focus from UK
The firm has said 57% of its order book is from outside Europe
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NewsMott MacDonald offsets UK decline with overseas growth
Engineering giant cuts staff by 10% in two years but American business thrives
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CommentMy digital life: Kent Gardner
BlackBerry, Android or iPhone?BlackBerry for business but the iPhone for fun.What is your worst digital habit?I’m always checking my BlackBerry, even when I’m in a no coverage area!What did you last buy online?Olympics tickets for the opening ceremony, cycling, beach volleyball and athletics. Fingers crossed I’ll get some of my ...
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CommentSteady as she goes
Things might - just might - be getting better for construction. But don’t get carried away - anything from raw materials inflation to spending cuts could knock us off course
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NewsZaha Hadid sets sights on London skyline
Architect wants to move into high-rise commercial development
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CommentTeCSA rules! OK?
With a new Construction Act on the way, adjudicators are going to have to up their game. Luckily, one nominating body has updated its rules in anticipation
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NewsWolverton Park: urban retreat
A £35m residential development in Milton Keynes has been selected as the sole UK entry in an international shortlist of nominees for the Urban Land Institute’s Awards for Excellence