All Building articles in 08 March 2013
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CommentVacant possession: Occupied territory
Redeveloping a property can become difficult if there are tenants involved. We examine the issues that landlords should be aware of before trying to start work
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FeaturesCalmer waters: Dave Sheridan of Keepmoat
Keepmoat has had a choppy 12 months since its merger with Apollo. But new boss Dave Sheridan is confident that the wind is changing
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FeaturesCoventry University: The £60m prospectus
Arup Associates’ Coventry University Engineering and Computing Building boasts a cryogenic magnet, air traffic control suite and Harrier jump jet
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CommentBuilding buys a pint for … Niall McLaughlin Architects
How to breathe correctly when holding a rifle, horsemeat and spit-roast pigs are discussed over some cider and cocktails in Kentish Town
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NewsWhitehall to ask private sector experts to boost skills
Ecobuild latest: Lord Deighton identifies leadership ‘vacuum’ in delivering low-carbon major infrastructure projects
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NewsGovernment to cut costs through joint procurement
Ecobuild latest: Ministry of Justice construction boss says departmental collaboration will drive down prices
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CommentCutting carbon: The long and winding road
At Ecobuild this week, the Green Construction Board launched a routemap on how the government can meet the 2050 carbon reduction target. Fasten your seat belts …
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FeaturesThe tracker: The pain continues
Despite bad weather in January, construction activity levels went into positive territory. But, according to Experian Economics, any gains at the start of the year will be lost in the coming months
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CommentThe right noises
Government ministers have announced their good intentions at Ecobuild but they need to convince us all that they have an integrated green policy
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CommentLegal brief: Victory for landlords … but at a price
The Supreme Court overturned a Court of Appeal judgment on residential service charges yesterday in the case of Daejan Investments vs Benson
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CommentBasket case
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”
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CommentRisks of changing right to light
This quick fix solution to the UK’s housing shortage could leave only a damaging legacy
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FeaturesTurkey: Gateway to the East
How can UK firms get a slice of the action in Turkey when the local firms are so good?
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Comment... Or is it tidal energy?
The government’s energy strategy needs more than just the nuclear option
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CommentRecognising the principle of good faith
English law does not recognise the principle of good faith in contracts but now a High Court judge has said it’s about time that it does
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CommentThe greenest never
If you went to this week’s Ecobuild, you’ll have seen some impressive green credentials among construction firms - shame the government is lagging so far behind, says Isabel McAlllister
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CommentThe value of pipelines
The Cabinet Officer minister on why making information available on procurement plans for future projects is important to the government