All Building articles in 2003 issue 02 – Page 2
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FeaturesDesigner politics
The home of the Cabinet Office, a medley of poorly connected buildings cobbled together over two centuries, was long overdue a makeover. Now, despite the building's listed status, our civil servants are striding crisp glass and steel corridors of power
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News
Lend Lease wins V&A deal
Lend lease has won a framework contract to oversee £150m of construction work at the Victoria & Albert Museum in central London, including Daniel Libeskind's £75m spiral extension.
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Features
In the danger zone
Experience shows us that the industry's approach to risk management could be a lot more sophisticated. Here's how to face your demons – and win
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NewsMerger puts Cyril Sweett in position to win Iraqi work
Quantity surveyor joins forces with project manager DG Jones, which has strong presence in Middle East.
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News
Industry growth grinding to a halt, says CPA
The construction industry can expect little growth in the next two years, according to trade body the Construction Products Association.
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News
Still too many cowboys, says trades survey
A survey published this week concludes that one in three homeowners has been the victim of shoddy workmanship in the past year.
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NewsWard Holdings considers return to stock exchange
Less than three years after buyout, housebuilder concedes relisting is an option to fund future expansion.
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Comment
Cheer up, we've got super NVQs
I was sorry and saddened to read John Smith's article (22 November, page 36).
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News
Skanska changes results policy
Contractor Skanska is to change the way it reports its financial results to make its performance more transparent.
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Report spotlights cavity wall fire risks
A report sponsored by the government has underlined fears that poor workmanship during construction can lead to fire risks.
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Features
Bring on the new
It's a new year, and time to get out of that rut. Elizabeth Kinlock of the Building Recruitment Company shows how to achieve your 'change my job' resolution
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FeaturesJam and bread
With the registration date for London's congestion charge just two weeks away, construction firms appear to be blissfully ignorant of how much it could cost them. We find that confusion and belated indignation are the typical reaction
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NewsBest layed plan
Contractor Laing O'Rourke is due to complete construction of the £35m South East Essex College in Southend next year. The project is a rebuild of four 1960s buildings that were struggling to operate because of soaring maintenance bills. It contains 500 m2 of open-plan teaching space, divided into 25 units ...
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Comment
Some very bad news
The Court of Appeal tells us contractual terms must be in writing for a dispute to be adjudicated – which doesn't take any notice of how business is actually done
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News
Aylesbury estate team named
Architects Levitt Bernstein Associates and Pollard Thomas Edwards have won a competition to masterplan the regeneration of the Aylesbury estate in Southwark, south London, writes Sally Mesner.
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News
School PFI deals attacked
The audit Commission has criticised the quality of schools procured using the PFI.
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News
Arup in talks with Whitehall over Olympic study fee
Consultant demands extra cash for additional work as government decides whether to bid for 2012 games.
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Upping the ante
The pay deal for workers at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 will have left employers and unions sharpening their swords – and electricians and firefighters gnashing their teeth
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NewsAmey and Carillion cling on to rail deals for another year
Network Rail temporarily extends three maintenance contracts despite taking responsibility for Reading line.
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