All Building articles in 11 March 2011 – Page 4
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News
Global green standard
British Property Federation chief executive says energy performance certificates not enough
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Features
Frameworks: Make room for the small fry
The government wants to make frameworks more open to small and medium-sized firms while at the same time making big savings in public sector procurement. Here’s what the construction industry can expect
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SMEs to join up to win places on frameworks
National consortium of SMEs could be in place by the end of the year
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Comment
Frameworks: Putting SMEs in the frame
This weeks biggest stories are frameworks, SMEs and Mipim
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News
Interserve profits fall
Interserve’s profit fell 28% last year despite an improvement in the second half.
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Features
The Tracker: Early risers
Orders remain low and the bleak employment outlook continues. However, tender enquiries did rise, as did the overall UK index. Experian Marketing Information Services provides the latest figures
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Paul Wilson: Standing out from the dark
Whatever the fate of its stricken Irish counterpart, Sisk UK is determined to beat the recession with an ambitious strategy of expansion. Managing director Paul Wilson explains how he plans to make it work.
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Comment
Let's dance
We’re in a party mood this week, as we toast the Building Awards 2011 finalists at an exclusive, and very sartorially aware, London venue. Now, has anyone seen my bow tie?
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News
Mitie creates mobile facilities management division
The new division will be called National Mobile Services
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Comment
Procedure costs: Please translate
If a judge wants a specific document prior to trial that one party has never heard of, you’d expect someone to ask for clarification. Not in this, unnecessarily expensive, case
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News
Treasury committee launches inquiry into future of PFI
Review will establish if it is a suitable method of delivering projects
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CITB training levy faces overhaul
Panel including UKCG and FMB members to propose reforms after government confirms body’s future
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Comment
Inbox: Perfect Casting
This week, readers assign leading roles to the overlooked Construction Industry Council; adjudicators experienced in the art of delay and disruption disputes; and architects with business nous
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News
Mayor will call on construction sector to hire ex-offenders
Mayor of London Boris Johnson is to call upon the construction sector to employ more young ex-offenders.
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Buro Happold's new senior role
Chris Hetherington has filled the newly-created role of group chief operating officer
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News
Carbon Plan targets office buildings
Display energy certificates will be compulsory for commercial buildings within 18 months
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Comment
Building sports venues: It's only a game
Construction projects notoriously run over time, but when you are building a venue for an international sports event, time is of the essence. Here’s a few things to bear in mind
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Comment
Contractor results: A turn up for the books
The latest City updates by contractors reveal a surprisingly healthy outlook, says Alastair Stewart. Order books are good shape and margins are rising … among the heavy weights at least