All Building articles in 15 April 2011 – Page 2
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News
Travelodge gets into bed with pub companies
Hotel chain announces £100m expansion programme in partnership with pubs
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Union accident compensation wins rise to £7m
UCATT heralds rise in accident compensation for workers in 2010
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Marketing corners you should not cut
CIMCIG’s Rick Osman believes that when times are hard it is tempting, or even necessary, to cut back on your marketing, but where should you cut? More importantly which areas should you not cut
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Features
What happens to construction bosses when they leave?
We track down the bosses who once commanded the biggest firms in construction and reveal their new roles away from the limelight
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Comment
The value of architectural services: Michael Phillips Architects vs Mr and Mrs Riklin
This case demonstrates just what might go wrong if a consultant’s appointment is not established at the outset of the project – and how things can spin rapidly out of control
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Mace lands contract to build London cable car
Boris Johnson announces contract award and start date
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Cartwright Pickard wins planning for £3m Sheffield scheme
Arundel Street mixed-use project includes office, retail and 72 student flats
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Balfour Beatty sells Trackwork
Caterpillar company Progress Rail picks up £55m-turnover business
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Travis Perkins revenues up 8%
Builders and retail merchant boosted by BSS acquisition last year
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Firms fail in appeal against liability for OFT fines
Crest Nicholson, ISG Pearce and Quarmby Construction have seen fines for cover pricing cut but appeal against liability failed
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Keltbray welcomes planning for demolition
Demolition specialist says landmark ruling could help firm
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Heathrow to develop geothermal 'de-icing' plan
Stored waste energy could stop airports coming to a halt after snowfall, after December’s problems
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Tall toilets
Impulse Bathrooms has launched a range of WC pans and washbasins for taller people.
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Small space ventilation
Airflow has launched a ventilation fan called iCON eco15, suitable for bathrooms, toilets and small rooms without windows.
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Showervalves
Shower product maker Roman has brought out a range of shower valves offering 17 different options. These include concealed, semi-concealed and exposed designs, hand showers and a choice of shower heads. The company said the valves were designed to be easily installed with a safety stop at 38°C and an ...
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Comment
No more privileges
The Supreme Court has stripped expert witnesses of their immunity from prosecution. But could the fear of being sued make them less likely to admit their mistakes?
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News
Quiet plumbing
The Marley dBlue system attenuates the noise generated by water flowing through pipes
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Comment
A night to remember
The Building Awards ceremony was all glitz and glamour this year with a swanky casino, anecdotes from football stars, crushed velvet suits and er, a picture of an enormous pile of boxes …