All Building articles in 18 July 2014 – Page 3
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News
Aecom becomes UK’s largest consultant with URS merger
Planned £2.3bn acquisition of the US engineering firm sees Aecom overtake Atkins by head count
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Features
This week in 1974
As the construction industry faces a skills shortage, Building’s issue published July 1974 shows the sector facing similar problems
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News
Construction appointments: 18 July 2014
PCKO, Pick Everard and Aecom are among the firms announcing appointments and promotions this week
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‘Reality check’ as construction growth takes a dip in spring
Infrastructure is the worst hit sector but overall output still higher than this time last year
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Features
Housing Design Awards 2014: Addresses to impress
From radical warehouse conversions to art deco elderly care, this year’s Housing Design Awards show an industry emerging from the recession with a spring in its step and unafraid to experiment
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GCS video: Michael Fallon
The former Minister of State for Business and Energy discusses low carbon and sustainable construction at the Government Construction Summit 2014
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GCS video: David Higgins
The chairman of High Speed 2 takes a look forward at leadership and change at the Government Construction Summit 2014
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Comment
Handing over the reins at CIC
Two years ago Jack Pringle took over the chair of the Construction Industry Council convinced the industry needed a forum where everyone could thrash out ideas to take to government. As he steps down, the same thoughts assail him
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News
Dalian Wanda eyes up Brent Cross Cricklewood development
Chinese developer sizing up bid for 7,500-home regeneration of Brent Cross Cricklewood in north London
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Features
Interview: Peter Amato
As the man in charge of overseeing Chinese developer Dalian Wanda’s £3bn UK development plans, Peter Amato is already becoming the man contractors and consultants most want to know. But you’ll have to learn to keep up …
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Barbour ABI's July market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for July is now available to download
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Features
Subcontracting through the skills shortage
The turnaround in the sector’s fortunes has thrown up new risks for subcontractors finding new skilled tradesmen. Building hosted an audio webinar, with insurer Zurich, to discuss preventing any potential pitfalls
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News
New faces for industry in Westminster
David Cameron’s extensive reshuffle has dealt construction and housing a whole new hand of ministers
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GCS video: Lord Paul Deighton KBE
The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury discusses improving UK infrastructure delivery at the Government Construction Summit 2014
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Comment
Estate agents are flouting EPC rules
Figures from Friends of the Earth in Manchester reveal that very few estate agents are fully complying with the law
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Comment
Duty of care
Beware when dealing with product liability. A recent case has shown there are times when goods are not ‘goods’ and breach is not all it seems
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Features
CPD 16 2014: Render-protected external wall insulation
EWI systems are an effective means of improving a building’s thermal efficiency. Our latest CPD module, sponsored by Mapei, examines the types of system available, as well as colours, finishes and the relevant standards
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Features
Market forecast: Overall improvement
Q2 2014 saw tender prices and overall activity pick up the pace, largely due to the housing sector. While the demand for skilled trades has led to increases in day rates and wages
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Comment
A judgment on the JCT term 'appropriate deduction'
A recent case breaks new ground in dealing with how ‘appropriate deductions’ for defects can be deducted by the employer
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