All Building articles in 2003 issue 04 – Page 2
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News
Housebuilders fall short on energy regs
A survey released this week shows that 98% of housebuilders' sites fail to comply with energy regulations.
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Comment
In the docks
In 1997 the Ministry of Defence employed Devonport Royal Dockyard (DML) as main contractor for the upgrading of a dockyard. In turn, DML employed Carillion to upgrade the number nine dock, and provide new buildings and associated infrastructure. That contract was contained in two documents, a subcontract and an alliance ...
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PFI firms face massive increase in declared debt
International Accounting Standards Board considers move to put PFI costs on companies' balance sheets.
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Comment
Seize the day
So far we've missed every opportunity to turn the derelict Thames Gateway region into the solution for all our housing problems. Now is the time
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Comment
The counterfeiters
As chairman of the recently formed UK Power Tool Industry Alliance Against Counterfeits, I am writing in response to Gus Alexander's column "Gifts from Saint Nick" (20 December, page 20).
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FeaturesCost study: Max Perutz lecture theatre
The Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge had nowhere for its Nobel Prize-winning scientists to present their research. So architect Feilden + Mawson and quantity surveyor Keegans created an auditorium extension on stilts – and here they reveal the details of how it was done
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Workload grows for small contractors
Trade at small and medium-sized UK construction firms continued to grow during the final quarter of last year despite worries about the economy, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
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Industry to fight top-up fees on construction courses
Construction Sector Skills Council to call for exemptions for students on civil and ground engineering courses.
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Features
Clickstart!
The latest survey of contractors' websites reveals that, with a few exceptions, the industry is failing to use the internet to its – and its clients' – advantage. We explore how, by following a few basic principles, construction firms can realise their online potential
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NewsUrban Catalyst goes rural
Developer Urban Catalyst is to expand its portfolio to include rural development
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Features
Counting the cash, counting the cost
The astonishing Laing O'Rourke pay deal at Heathrow's Terminal 5 has created an intoxicating mixture of glee, fear, envy and greed inside and outside the industry. We sort out winners from losers, and considers what it means for the future of construction.
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Three on shortlist for Canada Water scheme
Three teams led by Allied London Properties, British Land and Urban Catalyst/Multiplex make up the shortlist for the £400m Canada Water development in south London.
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Comment
They came from outer space
I was interested to read Colin Honess of Corus' letter in response to an earlier Hansom piece about staining on the National Centre for Pop Music in Sheffield ("Help, the mastic leaches!", 17 January, page 35).
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News
'Inept' budget to hit Irish market
The construction sector in Ireland is facing the loss of 15,000 jobs if, as expected, outupt falls 8% this year.
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NewsBucknall to make dramatic comeback in Citex buyout
Management buyout of Citex's QS arm is likely to bring David Bucknall back to the helm of his old firm.
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FeaturesThe future’s bright …
… with people like these in the industry. We profile the five early starters who’ve made the shortlist for Building’s first-ever young achievers award, sponsored by the Construction Industry Training Board.
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FeaturesAt home with the BNP
Just when the construction industry thought it was making headway in its fight against racism, along comes builder and British National Party councillor Robin Evans to grab the headlines. We spent a day talking politics with him, his girlfriend and his party minder.
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News
BNP builder set to challenge Straw at general election
British National Party councillor predicts he will take Blackburn seat from foreign secretary in 2005 election.
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NewsCell block
YJL subsidiary Walter Lilly has been named preferred contractor on this £16m centre for cell and integrative biology at King's College London. Designed by architect NBBJ, the 6850 m2 scheme brings together the School of Medicine's cardiology research group and the Institute of Psychiatry's neurological research group on ...
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Comment
Blame it on Bingham
Tony Bingham's article (20 December 2002, page 40) referred to the "axiomatic effect" of an adjudication whereby a contractor can be held liable for liquidated damages during a period of time not covered by an extension of time award.
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