All Building articles in 13 June 2008 – Page 8
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NG Bailey’s win
NG Bailey has won a £20m contract for the M&E fit-out of Drapers Gardens in London.
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Asia boosts Hyder
Consultant says buoyant markets in the Middle East and Asia have compensated for “flat” trading in the UK
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Debenhams vs Paradise Street Development Area
Liverpool One development hit by High Court battle over department store's opening date
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EDAW appointed
EDAW Manchester has been appointed masterplanner and landscape architect for a 40-acre brownfield site near Chesterfield.
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Insurers amend safety guidance for combustible cladding
The use of a cladding material that has been suspected of contributing to the spread of fires could be cut back after the Association of British Insurers changed its guidance on the product.
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FeaturesBernard Ainsworth interview: Shard man
‘Ultimate project manager’ Bernard Ainsworth is ready to perform his next miracle on the Shard at London Bridge, and he’ll rip up the plans and start from scratch if it gets the controversial scheme completed. Roxane McMeeken went to meet him
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Artisan aims to take on Barratt joint ventures
Developer in talks over four regeneration schemes in north-west England
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CommentState aid
So, is the industry about to enter a more enlightened era? That’s the idea behind this week’s launch of an industry–government manifesto for improving construction’s performance in several key areas, from sustainability in the ecological sense to sustainability in training and recruitment.
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FeaturesBexley Academy: Qualified success
The open-plan design of Foster + Partners’ Bexley academy was derided when it opened six years ago, and it has since suffered a leaky roof and peeling paint. Still, staff and students all really love it
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NewsGovernment signs up to 30-day payments
Contractors could be forced to shorten payment periods for their supply chains on public sector contracts after government clients signed up to a set of construction standards this week, writes Olivia Boyd.
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NewsGovernment signs up to 30-day payments
Contractors could be forced to shorten payment periods for their supply chains on public sector contracts after government clients signed up to a set of construction standards this week, writes Olivia Boyd.
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Sharewatch: How to lose £3m in a quarter of an hour
In the 15 minutes it took to write this article, David Wilson lost £3m.
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£3.3m of contracts
Engineer UCS Civils has won three contracts worth £3.3m to build a drainage system in Rotherham, a junction in Gainsborough and the upgrade of a junction in Grantham.
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FeaturesEuro 2008: the clash of nations
Most people remember that fateful day back in March when England crashed out of Euro 2008, leaving devastated fans with nothing but a rainstorm and hours of congestion.
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Fit-out specialist Ibex Interiors prospers in sub-£2m market
Fit-out specialist Ibex Interiors is increasingly competing for work against larger players at the sub-£2m end of the market as the credit crunch continues.
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New York cracks down after 15 site deaths in six months
Mayor Bloomberg launches a package of tough legislation as crane inspector is arrested
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News£133m Croudace sale collapses at last minute
Economic climate blamed as bidder pulls out of year-long talks for South-east housebuilder
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News£133m Croudace sale collapses at last minute
Economic climate blamed as bidder pulls out of year-long talks for South-east housebuilder
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Crest figures down 13%
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has posted a 13% drop in pre-tax profit from £80.1m to £69.7m in the year ended 31 October 2007.
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£100m Asda scheme
Asda is to redevelop a 6ha site in Barnet, north London, owned by gas company Transco.