All Building articles in 12 August 2011 – Page 6
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CommentThe tracker: signs of life
Overall activity is static and prices continue to be reduced, but enquiries and orders are higher than last month. Experian Economics examines the latest figures
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News
Wall insulation
Kingspan Insulation’s Thermawall was specified for a Victorian terraced house in London
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FeaturesRichard Vining: True grit
Shepherd Construction boss Richard Vining reckons the industry’s in for its hardest year yet. But instead of panicking, the straight-talking chief exec is on a mission to turn the firm from York into a national player
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Flood protection
Whitehouse Construction’s door system have security, thermal and sustainability credentials
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CommentHansom: sincerest form of flattery
The world at large is finally giving the construction industry the respect it deserves: Gleeds the musical, QSs making it onto the high street and the Sunday Telegraph basically trying to be Building
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NewsHistory in flames
Demolition contractor 777 Group has already been engaged to pull down the remains of the Reeves furniture store in Croydon following rioting on Monday night
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NewsFinancial turmoil worsens industry outlook
CPA comments following its July forecast publication
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CommentInbox: That's enough
This week, readers have had it with airports near their homes, having to operate at unsustainable margins, those late-paying main contractors and architects’ stardom-seeking experiments
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NewsDry fix verge system
Forticrete’s Dry Fix Verge System is suitable for new build or re-roofing applications
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Comment
Dos and don'ts: Pre-action protocol
The latest in our dos and don’ts series looks at using the pre-action protocol to settle construction disputes
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NewsNearly half of householders turn down Green Deal in trial
Pilot scheme in Sutton was unsuccessful
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NewsWexford's new council HQ
London-based Robin Lee Architecture, formerly one half of Nord, has completed Wexford council headquarters in Ireland.
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NewsEconomic woes hit profits at three contractor giants
Interserve, Laing O’Rourke and Morgan Sindall have all reported a drop in construction profits
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CommentHarmonising contract law: Europe's meddling
The introduction of an optional instrument to harmonise contract law throughout Europe could muddy the contractual waters and leave uncertainty in its wake
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FeaturesReconstructing Japan: Construction opportunities
British firms are vying for a chance to be involved in the 23 trillion yen rebuilding of disaster-hit Japan, but with such capable local contractors, the trick is knowing where to offer expertise. Building reports
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Conservation range
Mumford & Wood’s timber windows and doors meet Part L Building Regulation standards