All Building articles in 2000 Issue 07 – Page 2

  • Features

    Anti-ageing formula

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Boots' 1960s head office has been imperceptibly updated so that a building that was beautiful on the outside but showing its age on the inside now works as a whole.

  • Features

    David Anderson

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    The new group managing director of O'Rourke has a reputation in contracting that means the subbie is probably glad to have him on its side. So, what plans does he have for the firm?

  • News

    US deal propels Amec into global league

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    £221m acquisition takes Amec further from construction but places it alongside Bechtel and Fluor Daniel.

  • Features

    Turned out nice again

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    It may have been voted Britain's third most popular modern building in a recent poll, but in reality, this 1930s people's palace has become tatty outside and garish inside. This is what John McAslan & Partners is doing about it.

  • News

    Cowboy pilot delayed after builders call for changes

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Trial scheme in Birmingham postponed until April because of fears over qualifications.

  • News

    Wembley winner about to be named

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Insiders tip Bovis Lend Lease/Multiplex to beat two other teams in race for £500m stadium redevelopment to be announced next week.

  • Comment

    We’re in this together

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    This industry of ours finally seems to be getting used to the revelation that women are just as talented as men.

  • News

    Vodafone lines up six for £160m model project

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Contractors vie for Newbury headquarters, where Egan-style contract is set to be model for blue-chip firms.

  • News

    12% salary hike for Lord Foster

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Lord Foster, chairman of architect Foster and Partners, earned a salary of £824 155 in the 12 months to 30 April 1999. This was a 12% rise on the previous year, when he took home £735 824. His staff’s wages rose an average of 4%. Figures obtained from Companies House ...