All Building articles in 2002 issue 01 – Page 2
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Comment
Getting in early
The Society of Construction Law has brought out a best practice guide for those gearing up for a dispute about delay. Do yourself a favour and download it now
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News
Will Railtrack derail tube PPP?
As the demise of Railtrack throws the government's rail policy into turmoil, we look at the implications for construction firms relying on new rail and tube contracts in 2002.
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Features
Cream of the Continent
The biggest construction companies in Europe have shifted positions slightly since last year’s league table, but the names remain the same. So why do Vinci, Bouygues and Hochtief always appear at the top of the pile – and streets ahead of UK firms?
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Demolition faces closer scrutiny
THE Health and Safety Executive intends to launch a crackdown on demolition firms working on short-term projects.
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Morgan predicts more civils takeovers
Morgan Sindall executive chairman John Morgan has predicted that other contractors will be on the look-out to buy civil engineering companies this year as they try to cash in on the growing utilities market.
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Huxtable, champion of the specialist, dies
The founder and chief executive of the Confederation of Construction Specialists John Huxtable died last month at the age of 54 after a stroke.
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Building growth to level off, say industry reports
But forecasters believe government spending will shield construction from worst of global slowdown.
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Costain looks for building chief
Costain is hoping to recruit a managing director to head the expansion of its building division.
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Wembley bosses face substitution
The board of the company behind the Wembley national stadium project is to be revamped after criticisms of the £750m project by the government.
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MDA bosses in shock talks over future of Headlam
Meetings held with key shareholders after attempt to remove new chief executive at annual general meeting.
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Norwest to keep Crispin & Borst brand
Regional contractor Crispin & Borst will retain its senior management and brand after being bought by Norwest Holst last week.
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PFI refurb gets new boost
The first three projects in the second wave of PFI Pathfinder housing refurbishment schemes were announced over Christmas by local government minister Nick Raynsford.
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Comment
A leaf from their book
Europeans have a great deal to teach us about the arts, politeness, preserving cultural differences – and about a taste for real food
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News
Blair opens Delhi centre
Prime minister Tony Blair this week opened a new building for the British Council at its Indian headquarters in Delhi.
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Tube bidders call for money-back guarantees
Bidders for the £13bn London Underground part–privatisation are calling for money-back clauses to safeguard them if mayor Ken Livingstone is given more control.
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Serious Fraud Office probes Bickerton sister firm
Police investigate dissolved M&E firm Mea Corporation after St Albans contractor Bickerton collapses.
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Comment
Auf wiedersehen, warranties?
The first in a series of Continental columns examines Germany's approach to third-party property rights – and considers how the UK can learn from it
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Features
Appointments
ContractorsTaylor Woodrow has appointed Jonathan Murrin investor relations manager.ConsultantsArchitect Stride Treglown Group has appointed Gareth Davies, previously with Holder Mathias Alcock, regional director for Wales. Dominic Eaton, Martin Pease and Richard Philipson have been appointed divisional directors in the firm's Bristol office and Katherine Foster, Tony Davies and Darren Wilkins ...
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