All Building articles in 08 July 2011 – Page 2
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NewsEDF to revise timetable for Hinkley plant in the autumn
Admission puts 2017 completion date in doubt after post-Fukushima nuclear review
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FeaturesThe Middle East: Back from the brink?
The Middle East crash meant job losses and unrecovered debts for many construction firms - and a scaling back of operations. Now, with infrastructure investment and a World Cup to prepare for, it might be worth taking another look. Emily Wright surveys the landscape in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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NewsWeightman urges UK nuclear industry to get the basics right
Chief nuclear inspector’s comments came on his return from a visit to Fukushima
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CommentGeneration BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
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CommentWonders & blunders with Fabio Giulianini
Fabio Giulianini appreciates the understated beauty of an art gallery hidden from the bustle of London but is scared of the angry eagle perched on Vauxhall’s wharf
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NewsLondon Bridge: Grand station
Network Rail has submitted a planning application to redevelop London Bridge Station. The submission to Southwark council includes plans for a new concourse underneath the station’s platforms that will be larger than the pitch at Wembley stadium. A decision on the planning application is expected to be made later this ...
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CommentDevelopment: The cashless society
Yes, money is tight, yes, the challenges are many, but local authorities that work with others and use their assets creatively can still build great places to live
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NewsPicadilly Circus revamp
The first stage in a £14m overhaul of London’s Piccadilly Circus is completed.
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Comment
The Tolent clause: Making a horlicks
Last week the government gave the all clear for the new Construction Act, completely failing to listen to the industry’s concerns about the Tolent clause loophole
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CommentInbox: true colours
This week we focus on colour, shape and scale: from blue language about would-be green buildings, to the demise of the wacky London skyscraper and the rise of the mega-consultant
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CommentConsequential loss: Network Rail
Consequential loss following a negligent act can mean big money in compensation. Just ask Network Rail
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NewsCyril Sweett joins list of consultants open to merger
Admission follows comments by WSP and EC Harris while consultant confirms Sweett Group rebrand
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NewsKeltbray wins golf contract
The contract is the first after Keltbray’s acquisition of Golf Environmental
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CommentSpotlight: Impact of natural disasters
To make sure your business doesn’t get hit hard by fluctuating lead times, you need to understand how international natural disasters could affect you - and where they are
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NewsLend Lease staff face fresh overhaul of pension scheme
Second major change to UK scheme in three years designed to give parent company financial certainty
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CommentHansom: power to the people
The people are revolting! Making known their disapproval of the excesses of One Hyde Park, forcing a contractor to rip up some newly laid tarmac and bagging hot properties for themselves