All Building articles in 08 April 2011 – Page 4
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News
Three year outlook for construction worse than feared
Output likely to fall more than previously thought, according to analysis
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Features
Constructionline survey: How public sector clients will make cuts
Public sector clients are being forced to cut costs dramatically. So how exactly are they doing it? Here are the results of a survey by Constructionline, which reveals what the industry needs to be worried about - and where the opportunities can be found
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CityWatch: Taylor Wimpey's sale fails to impress
After a marginal rise in shares and then decline, Taylor Wimpey’s sale meets with ambiguity from analysts
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HSE to charge firms for inspectors' time
Proposals could see construction firms hit with charges of up to £200 an hour for inspectors’s time
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Noise-absorbing ceilings
Armstrong Ceilings has brought out a range of noise absorbing wall-mounted panels called AlphaClass Frames.
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WWF zero carbon exit splits industry
Mixed reaction from industry stakeholders regarding WWF’s resignation
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Carbon floor price to ‘wipe out’ manufacturer profits
Product makers warn the proposed hike in energy costs could force them to move abroad
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Comment
Building contracts: Setting the standard
The Joint Contracts Tribunal has provided building contracts for 80 years. Today, the challenge is to respond to a changing industry – but keep costs low
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Yellow bricks for renovation
Brick giant Wienerberger has launched a yellow stock brick intended for use on renovation projects.
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Uncertainty over Health Bill could delay projects
Andrew Lansley, announced that the government would “pause” to listen to concerns
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Comment
Demolition: Hold off on that wrecking ball
A heritage group has won a major legal battle regarding controls over demolition. It means nearly all demolition now needs planning permission
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News
ODA wins treble at Building Awards
The Olympic Delivery Authority wins Client and Supply Chain of the Year while David Higgins is named Personality of the Year
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Housing associations to cut new builds
Survey results raise questions as to whether the government can meet its new build target
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Features
Chipperfield's Turner gallery in Margate: An artist’s impression
David Chipperfield’s Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate is a perfect melding of the romantic and the practical
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News
Planning stats: residential projects and approvals
March’s data shows that projects and approvals are on the rise, up from last month
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Comment
Defects after completion
Dominic Helps wrote an illuminating account of what damages a client might expect if serious faults are found in an otherwise completed and occupied building (18 March, page 47)
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Nuclear reactor design sign-off delayed after Japan crisis
Generic Design Assessment originally planned for June will not come out until September