All Building articles in 18 March 2011 – Page 4
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NewsHousing market recovery slow moving for now
Many factors have contributed to a slow start for the housing market – but that should change as the year progresses
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FeaturesUnderbidding: Warning! Highly risky manoeuvre
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and in some cases result in suicidal tendencies. As underbidding spirals further out of control, we look at how widespread the practice has become and what – if anything – can be done about it.
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Ucatt forced to re-run election
Construction’s largest union Ucatt was thrown into turmoil this week after a watchdog declared its 2009 leadership election void
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NewsEco-mansion: Living off the land
Architect Scott Brownrigg has submitted a planning application for this “eco-mansion” in Medmenham, Buckinghamshire
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Output down but predicted to rise
Initial figures for January look poor but February is predicted to be better
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Comment
Missing digits
As the owner of a late Victorian semi-detached house in a conservation zone I have been reading Robert Prewett’s Passivhaus Diaries, regarding the conversion of 64 Midmoor Road to a low-energy building, with great interest (4 March, page 42)
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CommentWere Japan's defences up to it?
Buildings in Japan withstood the earthquake well, but were no match for the tsunami that ensued
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Comment
Those who dare ...
Reflecting on Richard Saxon’s letter (Inbox, 11 March), and Rob Charlton’s original thoughts (25 February, page 33), they have identified one of our industry’s core problems - too much functional focus and segregation on a project.
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CommentDave Lowery on government cuts
The Bank of England has a tough decision to make over interest rates, and opinions are divided
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NewsJapan's nuclear crisis sparks fears of delays to new UK reactors
Chief nuclear inspector to conduct safety review as public pressure mounts
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NewsQatari Diar in-house consultant in UK move
Developer’s presence in UK will cut down jobs available to other firms
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Comment
Consultancy errors: It wasn't me
If you don’t know how to do something you call in a specialist, right? Well, if you’re a consultant on a construction project, beware. Here’s a few tips to keep in mind …
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Steel and concrete
Steel and concrete subcontractor turnovers have taken a double hit as the price of raw materials has surged and work dried up. Despite no improvement to the short-term outlook, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, sees a glimmer of hope from 2013
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FeaturesWest Ham's stadium: Up close and personal
West Ham won the acrimonious battle for the post-Games conversion of the Olympic stadium. But will its football stadium-cum-athletics arena be able to create the intimate atmosphere its fans demand?
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NewsTrafford town hall: civics makeover
5plus Architects and Shepherd Developments have secured planning permission to redevelop Trafford town hall
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Comment
Welcome to Cheapsville
Regarding the story Shapps calls for end to “Legoland” homes, (9 March, www.building.co.uk) it is the planners who are failing in their duty to ensure appropriate local design.
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NewsWest Ham reveals changes to stadium
The £95m conversion will include removing floodlighting masts and installing an extended roof