All Building articles in 15 April 2011 – Page 4
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Comment
If 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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News
Mace tipped to win TfL cable car project
TfL are in dicussions with a preferred bidder for the £40m contract
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Comment
Why 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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Features
The 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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News
Wates 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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High efficiency boiler
An Ariston boiler and unvented water cylinder have been installed in a flat in Brighton
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Combination boiler
The Logic Code Combi recovers heat from the flue to preheat direct hot water
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Features
Which 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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News
Capita bags Tribal divisions
Outsourcing firm acquired health and government divisionsfor £15.8m
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Features
Andy 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
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Features
All 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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News
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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News
Aukett hopes to return to profit in Russia after project wins
Firm hopes to overturn 88% turonver loss last year
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Laing 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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Government abandons 'local standards framework'
Plans for councils to issue developers with an approved menu of development standards have been abandoned
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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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Features
Building 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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News
PFI cost review could hit 150 school deals
James Review adds to pressure for pilot savings project to be extended to education contracts