All Building articles in 2003 issue 06 – Page 2
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O'Rourke's drift
So Ray O'Rourke's fusiliers are going to make £55,000 a year while they put up Terminal 5, are they? Maybe, but they'll have to win some battles first …
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FeaturesDream palaces
Visionary architect Marks Barfield has created the Skyhouse, which is designed to solve the housing shortage while saving the environment. But will it ever get off the ground?
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Loose definitions
I was intrigued to note in this week's issue (31 January, page 38) that you have recently introduced a Building Award that "recognises the contribution of young people in construction".
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NewsDeep and deeper
The Deep aquarium in Hull is undergoing a £6.5m extension just a year after it opened. The plan will add 2000 m2 to the visitor centre and exhibition areas. Concept design is by Terry Farrell & Partners, the scheme's original architect, and the detailed design is by local practice Birdjohnson ...
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Insurers to offer premium deal
Contractors could be in line for lower insurance premiums if they sign up for a passport scheme to be developed by construction industry trade bodies
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Lifschutz Davidson founder dies
Ian Davidson, the founding director of architect Lifschutz Davidson, died last week of a heart attack.
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A future for communism?
Bull Dunster's plans to build the green homes that the traditional development market will not fund (7 February, page 15) are to be applauded, and could be the thin end of what may become a sizeable wedge.
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Clarke: Start talking to schools
Education secretary Charles Clarke has called for better links to be forged between contractors and secondary schools to meet the sector's skills crisis.
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FeaturesPhysically challenged
Regulatory changes aimed at giving disabled people full access to public buildings are creating big business for contractors. But with few guidelines to help, how do firms know what to do? Cue the rise of the latest construction professional – the access consultant.
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Industry calls for six-month review of congestion charge
Trade bodies hope to present a case demonstrating financial effects of London traffic levy on industry.
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Stress busters
We speak to stress councillor Patricia Justice about feeling under pressure at work, and what you can do about it …
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Business failures rise by one-fifth
Insolvencies in the construction sector increased by 20% in the fourth quarter of 2002 compared with the same period in 2001, according to government figures.
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The pitfalls and mineshafts of brownfield schemes
If the government insists on building the bulk of 200,000 new homes on brownfield sites it must learn from the mistakes made at Allerton Bywater.
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QS Currie & Brown hints at profit fall
Top 10 quantity surveyor Currie & Brown has hinted at a fall in profit in its next annual results.
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Champion skaters in Brighton seafront contest
Olympic gold medallists Robin Cousins and Jayne Torvill are part of a team competing to develop a site on Brighton's seafront.
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NewsTiber, Tiber, burning bright
Consulting engineer Buro Happold has been commissioned to develop its winning design for the Ponte della Musica bridge in Rome. The bridge design team came out top in the international competition for a dual-purpose pedestrian and public transport bridge across the River Tiber. The scheme, which was co-designed with Powell-Williams ...
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Quick, pass the binoculars
Coming up to the arbitration it's Aintree, Aintree making good ground, Aintree by a length, buy my goodness, HOK's taken them to court! HOK has taken …
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The devil's bargain
John Prescott can't cut a deal with the firefighters, but he's found more compliant negotiating partners in housebuilders.
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Ballast goes solo as Dutch parent finds buyer
Contractor Ballast has cut its links with its Dutch parent company to go it alone.
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NewsTwo venture capitalists linked to Atkins sale talks
Cinven and 3i named as possible buyers; Atkins boss Jeffries admits there have been 'very preliminary' talks.
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