All Building articles in 1999 Issue 26 – Page 2

  • Features

    A new dimension

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    The experts say 2D CAD systems are reaching the end of their useful life. The future of construction design lies in 3D modelling and collaborative software.

  • Comment

    That uncertain feeling

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Second opinion The road to construction hell is paved with indecision. Thank God for people who know what they want.

  • News

    Firms named for Liverpool megaplan

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Chapman Taylor and WS Atkins to contribute to regeneration plan for up to 150 000 m 2 of city-centre retail space.

  • Features

    Get your retaliation in first

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Beale and Company s experience of adjudication is that it is working well, particularly for consultants. It also indicates that there are important tactical points to bear in mind before you present your case.

  • Features

    Gateshead revisited

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    London s South Bank Centre will soon have a northern rival. Four landmark buildings planned for Gateshead Quays are set to turn the area into a cultural quarter.

  • Features

    Larry Hirsch

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    British housebuilders had better watch out. Having snapped up Fairclough, US housebuilding giant Centex is moving next door with a package of services that includes mortgages. Building finds out what's on the chief executive's mind.

  • Features

    Listen to this

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Firms are liable for up to £150 000 for every employee who suffers hearing loss as a result of their job unless they do the following

  • Features

    Newcastle

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Landmark arts, leisure, retail and social developments are bringing the North-east to life but is there enough bread-and-butter work to keep local firms in business?

  • Features

    Psych out

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Alex Burnip, managing director of human resources specialist SHL, explains why employers are turning to psychometric testing and how this can help applicants.

  • News

    Prescott to use report for white papers

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Deputy prime minister John Prescott welcomed the urban taskforce report and promised that its recommendations would form the framework of the government s forthcoming urban and rural white papers. However, Prescott appeared to backtrack on the government s commitment to ensure that 60% of new homes are built on brownfield ...

  • Features

    Preserved for prosperity

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Grainger Town, the historic centre of Newcastle, missed out on previous regeneration bonanzas. Now it is getting a £120m facelift.

  • Features

    Putting the record straight

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Ann Minogue recently criticised construction s Neanderthal attitude to legal reform. She pointed to an editorial comment in a law letter that urged parties to exclude from industry contracts legislation protecting the rights of third parties. This is the editors response.

  • News

    Tyneside

    1999-07-02T00:00:00Z