All Building articles in 2001 issue 32 – Page 2

  • News

    Manchester follows BAA lead

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Manchester Airport is following the lead of fellow airport client BAA by offering framework deals for consultants.

  • News

    Arup to offer crisis and risk management service

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Consultant Arup has formed a new practice offering clients crisis and risk management services.

  • News

    Marsham Street architect dies

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Eric Bedford, the government's chief architect in the 1950s and 1960s and designer of the Department of the Environment offices in Marsham Street, central London, has died aged 91.

  • Features

    Appointments

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    HousebuildersMichael Bury (right) has joined Redrow Homes' Midlands division as technical manager.ConsultantsTessa O'Neill, previously with BDP, has been appointed urban design director for international architect Geoffrey Reid Associates.Rosser & Russell Building Services has appointed Bruce Sheasby, central region manager, head of its new Birmingham office. Paul Ryder has been promoted ...

  • Comment

    What apocalypse?

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    And lo, there was gnashing of teeth and a general wailing in the land when third parties gained contract rights. Here's what happened next …

  • News

    Amec talks over Watson Steel break down

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Contractor Amec has failed to sell its steel business, Watson Steel, after takeover talks with William Hare broke down this week.

  • News

    Morgan: Scrap age limits for training

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Contractor Morgan Sindall has called for the age limit on funding for construction apprenticeships to be scrapped, as it discriminates against women embarking on a second career in the industry.

  • News

    Ex-Beazer bosses launch claims against Persimmon

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Up to 25 executives seek improved salary and pension payments after being made redundant in takeover.

  • News

    Safety review after Wharf death

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    A subcontractor is reviewing safety after the death of a worker in Canary Wharf.

  • News

    Lafferty leaves Jarvis after boardroom reshuffle

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Former finance director who played a central role in the re-emergence of company quits at end of month.

  • News

    McAlpine Homes £440m sale nears completion

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Wimpey's purchase of Alfred McAlpine's housebuilding arm ends contractor's 18-month quest to consolidate.

  • News

    End of 30-year era as Sir Frank Lampl retires

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    One of the industry's leading figures, Sir Frank Lampl, has relinquished his executive role as president at Bovis Lend Lease.

  • News

    Bryant forced to replace 19 defective roofs

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Housebuilder Bryant is in litigation with a contractor over the quality of mortar used at 28 homes at an estate in Sheffield.