All Building articles in 18 May 2012
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News60% of architects have no business plan
RIBA report highlights lack of forward planning by most architecture practices
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Archive TitlesAtkins to grow overseas business to 75% of turnover
Consultant’s CEO describes plan to shift majority of work away from UK market
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NewsConstruction adviser post to be full time
Government cofirms role will go from three day-a-week to full time position, as search begins for Morrell’s replacement
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FeaturesInterview with Uwe Krueger, Atkins
Almost a year ago Atkins chose German physicist and brain scientist Uwe Krueger to improve its performance and drive global expansion. Sarah Richardson talks to him about the things going on in his head. Portrait by Anthony Lycett
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NewsLabbad: Lend Lease committed to UK market
European boss given global role in latest upheaval at European arm of Australian property giant
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NewsDiplomatic move
Architect Waugh Thistleton designs temporary pavilion at Lancaster House for Olympic business summit
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NewsShapps’ self-build push ‘no panacea’ for housing crisis
Industry says answer to housing crisis still lies in mainstream solutions
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NewsHackney moots ‘timber-first’ planning policy
Council may support use of wood, where feasible, as ‘primary construction material’
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NewsMinisters plot rescue plan to bridge Green Deal gap
Government looks at extending existing schemes to prevent plunge in insulation installations
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NewsNext round of FIT cuts to be delayed
Slump in installation rate prompts government to rethink cut timetable
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FeaturesThe state of play 02: Consultancy
In the second of our sector-by-sector reports, Ian Withers looks at the strategies consultants are adopting to meet the challenges of uncertain times
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NewsSimon Rawlinson on … Q1 results
The standout result from Q1 is the poor performance of infrastructure - but this could be a temporary shortfall
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NewsConstruction appointments: 18 May 2012
Contractors Miller, Balfour Beatty and Mitie announce new appointments
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FeaturesLegal challenges to HS2: Destination High Court
High Speed 2 holds out the prospect of a much-needed boost to UK construction. But the legal challenges the project faces means it could hit the buffers before it’s even left the platform. Allister Hayman reports
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FeaturesThe Alan Cherry Debate 2012: Design quality in an age of austerity
How can construction professionals deliver well designed homes that don’t cost a fortune? A high-profile panel including Lord Rogers and Nick Raynsford, and joined by communities secretary Eric Pickles, tackled the issues at the annual Alan Cherry Debate
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CommentThe impact of the Construction Act six months on
The amended Construction Act has been in effect for over six months. What impact has it had on contracts and what redress does it offer if things go wrong?
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CommentHansom: All's fair in love and war
This week, architects strike back at the Olympic marketing rules, the Queen’s Speech is yet another repeat, One World Trade Center comes up short and Eros gets a little tlc
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CommentThe shift from austerity to growth
Europe’s citizens are rejecting austerity so perhaps their politicians should change tack and start investing in construction to boost economic growth
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NewsBeginning to bounce back
Laing O’Rourke back on top as market seems to grow slightly after two consecutive months in decline