All Building articles in 07 January 2011 – Page 3
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NewsMarshalls posts revenue and sales increases
Revenue up 4% and sales up 6% at landscaping and garden materials group
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Measured response
Amanda Levete (17 December, page 28) is quite right to point out society’s predilection for inappropriate rulers but wrong to devalue the way architects, by their designs, are the measure of all things.
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CommentMatchstick men
You’d need nerves of steel to watch this Egyptian scaffolder in action for long
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Too much information
Freedom of information legislation can expose firms contracting with public bodies to commercial disadvantage. A recent appeal court ruling recognises this
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CommentThe whole hog
At last we have a government adviser calling for integration to save costs. For it to work, we need unadulterated integration of the whole design and construction team
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FeaturesFancy a half at your heritage local?
Historic buildings need to earn their keep these days, whether they’re in the City or the shires. They can’t all be museums or art galleries though, and the new preservers of our built heritage might surprise you
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CommentEasy, tiger
I write regarding your article “One hungry tiger” (3 December, page 32). As in most reports about Ireland’s economic woes these days, the writer stated that the once-mighty Celtic tiger has accepted an £80bn bailout.
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Divided we stand
Gordon Taylor (no relation), misunderstands the purpose of a professional body (3 December, page 26), when he argues for consolidation of the professions
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Nakheel misses debt deadline
Struggling Dubai developer failed to convince creditors to agree to a restructured debt deal in time for the new year
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FeaturesJakob + Macfarlane's Lyon office: The cube with a hole
Cuboid buildings may be all the rage but Jakob + Macfarlane’s provocative office block in Lyon is one of a kind
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FeaturesCountry focus: Poland
EU funding and infrastructure projects cushioned Poland from the downturn, but the public sector culture of always accepting lowest price tenders needs to change
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CommentCan lawyers change their spots?
In 2011 lawyers are going to have to adapt to win work, whether by rebranding themselves, becoming mediation advisers or by moving in with the client…
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NewsMidlands firm bucks gloom by doubling its turnover
SME profile: Buckingham Group rides the storm with its varied portfolio and UK-wide reach
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NewsBovis name set to go in Lend Lease rebrand
Australian parent poised to drop 125-year-old name, while John Spanswick announces retirement
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CommentBye-bye Bovis
The year has just begun and already one of the oldest names in UK construction is on the way out
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CommentWonders & blunders with Tim Mallory
The inspirational Bird’s Nest in Beijing is top of Tim Mallory’s to-do list for 2011, while London’s 2012 Olympic stadium depresses him with its lack of ambition
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CommentHansom: Winter blues
Unfortunately the festive break was somewhat marred by debt delivery problems and party-pooping snow, but at least we’ve had Building’s Christmas single to sing (and laugh) along to..
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FeaturesBest foot forward: Interview with Graham Cash
Most UK contractors are busily diversifying to survive. Not so with BAM Construct, the UK’s third biggest contractor - its boss is determined to stick with what it’s good at: construction
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CommentBack to schools
With Sebastian James’ review of school procurement due imminently, Richard Simmons sets out his hopes and fears for the future of school design