All Building articles in 06 September 2013 – Page 4
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MPs reiterate concern over Carillion's payment terms
Critics restate their opposition despite survey by Carillion of its supply chain that showed subcontractors approved of 120-day system
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ISG construction margin edges up to 0.2%
Firm posts slightly improved margin as it reorganises its UK construction business in bid to improve efficiency
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Southbank Centre woos skateboarders with new skatepark
Southbank Centre unveils designs for new skateboarding area aimed at appeasing skaters who have objected to arts centre’s £120m revamp
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Armitt calls for ODA-style body for nuclear industry
Former Olympic Delivery Authority boss says similar delivery body should be set up to drive through the construction of nuclear power plants
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Special planning court could tackle legal delays
Government says new specialised planning court could make speedy decisions over judicial review applications for major projects
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John Laing may be put up for sale
John Laing has appointed investment bank Greenhill to advise on a possible sale or listing
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Main contractors failing on prompt payment
Survey finds subcontractors rarely paid within 30 days on government jobs
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Fresh £150m for low-carbon buildings
Technology Strategy Board to fund raft of investment projects building on success of previous programmes
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Comment
Strategic use of notices over holiday periods
Holiday seasons are often a time for time-sensitive notices – we should be grown up enough to accept this as an acceptable business activity
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Crossrail blacklist row electrician gets job back
Electrician Frank Morris returns to work after year-long dispute and campaign by Unite union
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Construction bosses pledge to build HS2 under budget
Industry responds to chancellor George Osborne’s challenge to build HS2 on time and below budget
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Kier lands £50m Plymouth Argyle contract
Contractor promises to maximise use of local subcontractors and labour on football ground revamp
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Google's £650m UK HQ wins planning
Huge scheme in King’s Cross involves Bam Construction, AHMM and Davis Langdon
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Comment
Two schools of thought
It’s ironic that this government is pushing for standardised designs for most schools but has a liberal approach when it comes to academies and free schools
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The new state schools
Publicly funded academies and free schools offer new opportunities for the construction sector. But make sure you know who the decision makers are