All Building articles in 17 May 2013
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News£330m university campus moves forward
Plans for University of Northampton scheme boosted by compulsory purchase order
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NewsBalfour Beatty construction revenue plummets
Lack of public projects and fierce competition in regional markets blamed for 23% drop in UK construction revenue
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CommentBIM: Cultural shift
A survey by RICS shows that nearly half of the sector is still not using BIM. We must work to overcome the barrriers to engagement, says Alan Muse
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FeaturesInterview: Killian Hurley, Mount Anvil
Mount Anvil’s chairman reveals how the housebuilder beat the recession
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NewsConcerns over cost and timetable led to £1bn PF2 schools cut
Doubt in official explanation that deterioration in markets led to £1bn reduction in private finance schools programme
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NewsWatchdog slams 'flawed' HS2 business case
National Audit Office says business case for high speed rail line has numerous flaws
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NewsGovernment's £300m boost still leaves many schools waiting
Capital funding boost still leaves more than half of schools originally included in priority schools programme waiting
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NewsBennetts Associates' St Antony's College buildings complete
Contractor Kingerlee has completed two Bennetts Associates-designed buildings at Oxford
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NewsA third of councils failing on green building directive
Local authorities flout Brussels directive aimed at improving energy performance of their estates
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FeaturesCountry focus: Burma
YK Ang from Langdon Seah Thailand reports on the construction opportunities as Burma emerges from the international wilderness
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FeaturesPF2: Vote of no confidence
Is the government about to ditch PF2 before it’s even been tested?
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FeaturesLiverpool Central Library: The "wow factor"
Austin-Smith:Lord’s £50m refurbishment of Liverpool Central Library is a compelling read
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CommentA moving experience
Why wasn’t construction at the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Global Grand Challenges Summit?
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CommentVote for the greatest UK construction achievement in 170 years
Here are six contenders, vote for the one that deserves the accolade - or nominate a project of your choice
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CommentCelebrate 170 years (online!)
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FeaturesPhoto quiz from 1970
This ‘Spot the Building’ competition from 1970 inspired us to create a new one for 2013
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CommentLondon 2012 suppliers: Big yourself up
Recent reports indicate many eligible firms have yet to apply for a recognition licence from the BOA. But London 2012 suppliers should take advantage - the benefits are well worth it
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CommentProject bank accounts: What's not to like?
Project bank accounts provide security of payment to contractors, reduce supply chain risk and even save the client money. They just need to be set up properly
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NewsMore senior figures to leave Lend Lease amid shake-up
Exclusive: Two further senior figures are set to leave contractor Lend Lease following news that managing director Michael Dyke left his post
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CommentArchitect standards: Wrap them up in cotton wool
When things went awry with the Wests’ riverside home, and the builder was already insolvent, they sued the architect. Why? He should have taken better care of them