All Building articles in 19 February 2016 – Page 3
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News
Morgan Sindall scoops £38m schools and leisure job
Work will be completed in three phases on Cambridge project
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Comment
A client for London
TfL’s launch of a 300-acre development programme will promote a significant amount of investment in the built environment at a time when it is desperately needed
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Features
Sketch of the week: The Bronx, NYC
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Fernando Villa, design principal at Magnusson Architecture Planning
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Comment
Hansom: Blowin’ in the wind
This week’s plots involve a housing scheme with a bat-birthing ward, comforting figures for the chancellor, a trip to virtual reality and some good work for charity. Plus, a change in wind direction is on the cards
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News
Image of the week: Eye of the beholder
A set builder works on part of this year’s BAFTA stage set
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Comment
In better shape than 2008?
If domestic expenditure slows, is the UK economy in better shape to cope than it was in 2008?
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News
Wates stays top of contractors table
Four housing projects in London keep contractor top for second consecutive month
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News
Barbour ABI's February market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for February is now available to download
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Comment
A date with destiny
A court has ordered that building obligations must be performed ahead of the contractual completion date – it should ensure contracting parties fulfil their side of the bargain
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Features
The Falkland Islands: Military precision
Replacing former RAF accommodation on the Falkland Islands has meant working in extreme weather conditions and freezing temperatures for the Royal Engineers. And that was only once the 8,000-mile supply chain had been meticulously dealt with
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Comment
Construction’s best kept secret?
Construction businesses are creating great opportunities for young people – but the news isn’t always getting out
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Features
Almshouses: Charity begins at home
Renovating an almshouse site in Streatham, south London, meant a balancing act between upgrading outmoded 1930s housing and staying true to the Edwardian aesthetic
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Comment
Online poll: Energy supply
Should we be concerned about the security of the UK’s energy supply, given recent delays to energy infrastructure projects? Vote here
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News
Megaproject delays 'threaten UK energy supply'
Infrastructure expert John Armitt criticises ‘disappointing’ setbacks to Hinkley Point C and Swansea Bay
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Comment
Contracts: Teetering on the breach
In this case from the oil and gas industry, a contractor tries to recover costs for its own negligence
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Features
Market forecast: Pressure drop
Market conditions remain positive across the country, but boosts to regional activity put the squeeze on local supply chains and tender prices
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Comment
The DEC decision
The government should strengthen, not abandon, the Display Energy Certificate system
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