All Building articles in 13 May 2011 – Page 4
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Galliford Try: 'contracts must be linked to material prices'
Firm negotiates with clients to spread risk of rising material costs over long-term projects
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Multi-joint connector
Ancon has added a shear load connector for expansion joints in large, ground bearing concrete floor slabs.
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Urban inspiration: Swindon town centre
Muse Developments is giving Swindon a multi-million pound makeover
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Cavity closer
Cavity Trays has launched a cavity closer suitable for cavities up to 330mm wide.
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'Technical manual for cast stone' gets an update
The UK Cast Stone Association has updated its “technical manual for cast stone”.
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Businesses to make local development plans
The South Bank of the Thames and the centre of Milton Keynes are front runners to pilot a scheme to allow local businesses to draw up official plans to intensify development in their areas.The moves will coincide with government amendments to the Localism Bill to allow businesses to draw up ...
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Buro Happold partner leaves in major shake-up at the top
Last remaining founding partner, Rod MacDonald, will retire in restructuring of senior management
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Semi-permanent buildings
Temporary structures specialist, Neptunus, has launched what it says is the most energy efficient semi-permanent structure on the market.
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Liverpool council to build 'easy to convert' schools
Following James Review recommendations council is looking at ’airport terminal-style schools’
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Government department blocks DEC proposal
Business department takes stand against mandatory energy certificates for private sector
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Hey, big spender: Richard Pilkington
The UK development market is about to receive some much-needed good news: Oxford Properties is over from Canada with £3.5bn to spend - and that’s just for starters. Meet your new best friend, development director Richard Pilkington
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Battersea station powers on
Gardiner & Theobald has been appointed to the £5.5bn Battersea Power Station redevelopment
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Integrated basement walls and slab
Integrated insulation and structural foundation specialist, Insulslab SFRC, has developed a system that integrates basement walls with the slab
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The tracker: A mixed bag
Construction activity is still in decline, but the situation is better than last month. Experian Marketing Information Services reveals that some sectors and regions are even looking healthy
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Construction statistics: Is it really that bad ?
Government statistics suggest construction contracted 5% last quarter, but it’s hard to find anyone who believes that is true. Joey Gardiner argues the reality is actually more positive and presents alternative data to back up his case
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Holder Mathias Architects wins luxury coastal development
Properties will be based in Rottingdean, East Sussex
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Gardiner & Theobald wins Battersea appointment
Consultant has been appointed to the 3,400-home project
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Embassy Gardens submits planning application
Ballymore has submitted a planning application for Terry Farrell & Partners’ masterplan for Embassy Gardens