All Building articles in 15 April 2011
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CommentBenefits of working as a QS abroad
The trainee Costain QS can see the benefits of working abroad but would rather stay here in the UK
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NewsHill wins £1.8m contract with Texan university
Firm project manager on the construction of various higher education and healthcare projects
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NewsCapita appointed on £4m garden project
Firm is project manager on Southport King’s Gardens restoration scheme
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NewsTurnover plummets 29% at Styles & Wood
2010 results confirm turnover warning issued in October last year
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NewsGovernment suppliers to have just one contract
Shake up of procurement mean ’Crown Representatives’ will ensure state signs only one contract with major building firms
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NewsFirms fined £61,000 after building collapses
Around 150 tonnes of concrete came down after the failure of falsework
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NewsKier buys out Lloyds stake in development division
The firm will pay £91m for full control of portfolio that includes Savile Row office building
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NewsConstruction M&A deals almost double
More companies are executing takeovers as the market gains in confidence
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Latest construction appointments: 15 April
Midas, North Midland Construction, Morrish Builders and KPMG are among firms to have made new appointments this week
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NewsPFI cost review could hit 150 school deals
James Review adds to pressure for pilot savings project to be extended to education contracts
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FeaturesBuilding Intelligence Q4 2010
Experian Marketing Information Services’ analysis predicts last year’s strong growth will not be matched in 2011 as demand in the private sector is unlikely to outweigh public sector cuts
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Sir Simon Milton dies aged 49
London’s former deputy mayor for policy and planning has died after an illness
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NewsGovernment abandons 'local standards framework'
Plans for councils to issue developers with an approved menu of development standards have been abandoned
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NewsAukett hopes to return to profit in Russia after project wins
Firm hopes to overturn 88% turonver loss last year
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NewsLaing O'Rourke's Hong Kong office doubles after rail wins
Contractor bulks up by 100 staff in order to service £360m Express Rail Link jobs
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Airtight pipe sleeves
New company ATK has brought out a range of kits that are designed to improve airtightness where pipes pass through a building’s fabric. Called Airtightkit, the product is a sleeve that fits around the pipe where it interfaces with the cladding and provides an airtight seal. It consists of a ...
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FeaturesAll change: The rail sector
The rail sector is embarking on a journey of disruption, change and uncertainty, with Network Rail’s transformation at the centre of it all. But having dodged the worst of the spending cuts, the sector could become a highly sought-after destination – for those who can handle the risk
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FeaturesAndy Von Bradsky: A man of parts
At the heart of Andy Von Bradsky’s business strategy as boss of PRP is a paradox: to survive as an architect, you have to stop just being an architect. It’s time we used all the skills at our disposal, he says