All Building articles in 2001 issue 04 – Page 2
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Long lays into housing sector 'conservatism'
Bryant chief executive Peter Long this week launched an attack on housebuilding bosses, saying they were too conservative, as his firm agreed a £535m bid from rival Taylor Woodrow.
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Compromise plan over roving reps
But unions and contractors are likely to reject Health and Safety Commission proposal for firms and unions to appoint site safety watchdogs.
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Features
The Cole treatment
John Cole has achieved what many thought impossible: well designed PFI hospitals. Now the procurement methods he pioneered in Northern Ireland look set to catch on over here.
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Camden Town underground station, north London
Construction work on this £70m revamp, designed by Jestico + Whiles, is expected to start in late 2003 and to be completed by 2010
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Features
Eight stages to a landmark bridge
1 Design competitionIn 1997, civil engineer Gifford and Partners and architect Wilkinson Eyre Architects won a design competition for a new pedestrian bridge sponsored by Gateshead council."A contemporary design which complements the existing Tyne bridges in a way that is both refreshing and new," commented the judging panel. Although they ...
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At boiling point
The skills shortage is biting hard. Tender prices have shot up, expansion plans are on hold and on sites across London, firms are fighting over a dwindling pool of skilled workers. Building reports from the sharp end.
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Blinking marvellous
There's another Millennium Bridge 280 miles north of London – but this one winks instead of wobbling. And on pages 46-48, more schemes that are regenerating the North-east.
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Features
Big Brother
Advice for managers on the sensitive area of monitoring employees' personal emails and their use of the internet.
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Homes, Belfast
Architect Arup Associates has designed this 260-unit residential scheme with Arup's Belfast engineering office.
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Westfield pulls back from Laing purchase
Australian developer Westfield has said it is no longer interested in buying Laing's construction arm, writes Phil Clark.
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China awakes
41 new airports 230 new cities 5000 new townshipsWith a mind-boggling construction spree under way, China offers rich rewards – and potential risks – for British firms.
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Comment
Ask yourself this
How would you feel if an adjudicator decided your case on a question you didn't ask her, without giving you a chance to put your views on it? And do you think a judge would agree with you?
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RGCM grows new arm
Construction manager RGCM has set up a new subsidiary to focus on strategic consultancy for financial institutions.
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Europe's grey area
If you get a grant from the state and I don't, surely you'll be at an unfair advantage if we compete for a job. The European Court of Justice was asked to consider this point – with disappointing results.
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Gleeson appoints McKenna to board
Construction services provider and housebuilder MJ Gleeson has beefed up its board by appointing former Taylor Woodrow managing director John McKenna as a non-executive director
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Appointments
ContractorsTony Auger has been appointed pre-contracts director of Essex-based Rose Builders.GMI Construction Group, based in Leeds, has appointed Paul Whitaker (right) commercial director. Simon Bannister has been promoted to design office manager.HousebuildersJohn Leary, previously with Mansell, has joined housebuilder Lovell as commercial director in the divisional head office in Tamworth, ...
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Allesch-Taylor backs bosses at MDA
Major stakeholder praises management moves to revive fortunes of top 15 QS after £2.5m loss for 15-months to end of September.
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Construction activity still rising
Activity in the industry continues to rise, but it is constrained by fears of an economic slowdown, according to reports from three industry sectors.
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Centex earnings up 8% in third quarter
US housebuilder, mortgage lender and contractor Centex, which bought Fairclough Homes in April 1999, has announced strong third-quarter results – but a drop in completions at Fairclough.
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London tender prices up 30% in three years
DL&E forecast shows skills shortages raising tender prices and threatening partnering agreements.
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