All Building articles in 15 April 2011 – Page 2
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NewsCapita bags Tribal divisions
Outsourcing firm acquired health and government divisionsfor £15.8m
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FeaturesWhich domestic renewables incentive is best?
Adam Mactavish of Cyril Sweett provides a brief review of the incentive schemes for domestic renewables
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High efficiency boiler
An Ariston boiler and unvented water cylinder have been installed in a flat in Brighton
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NewsCombination boiler
The Logic Code Combi recovers heat from the flue to preheat direct hot water
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NewsWates boss warns of more failures due to underbidding
Paul Drechsler’s comments come as firm posts 12% profit rise and 4% turnover growth
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FeaturesThe London Bridge viaduct: The missing link
A railway viaduct is being built through the heart of London’s bustling Borough Market and in two weeks its new bridge will be a major landmark. All that remains is to move it to the right place
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CommentWhy new build is such old hat
If you want a new building but don’t want to contend with planning permission and delays, consider refurbishment. It’s quick, low risk, cheaper and loads greener
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NewsMace tipped to win TfL cable car project
TfL are in dicussions with a preferred bidder for the £40m contract
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CommentIf the cap fits
A couple who tried to cap the costs in an oral ’cost plus’ contract have received short shrift from the Court of Appeal. Here’s why …
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NewsCapita Symonds pay stays still
Pay freeze at the consultant continues for the third year running
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NewsODA offsets Olympic park carbon
After failing to meet renewable enery targets, the ODA has had to pump over £1m into energy efficiency for schools and housing
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NewsCITB seeks cash to train workers for the Green Deal
CITB submitted an application for over £1m of funding to help prepare workers for the Green Deal
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NewsThe Olympic Lea Valley White Water Centre opens
The Olympic venue in Hertfordshire containing a canoe and kayak slalom course opens later this month
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NewsFebruary sees first growth in construction output for months
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have been released
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Heating and cooling pump
Daikin’s heating and cooling pump is intended for residential and small commercial applications
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FeaturesHow to go green: Course for developing green skills
The construction industry lacks the skills it needs to meet the growing demands of energy efficiency targets, the Green Deal and environmentally-savvy clients
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NewsEastern promise: Foster + Partners' Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
The terminal will open in 2013 and have the capacity to disembark 8,400 passengers
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Insurance deal offers hope of no retentions to subcontractors
NFRC said the warranty could replace the need for clients to demand retentions on jobs
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NewsNorthern star: development at One Peter's Square
Three firms have been shortlisted to build a mixed-use office, retail and cultural space in Manchester