All Building articles in 2003 issue 34
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Worse yet
The smouldering row over the Scottish parliament has roared back into life after our disclosure that it won't be finished until July next year, eight months after the previous deadline. This further delay will lift the cost of the project to about £400m – either 10 times, four times, or ...
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FeaturesTemporary Queens
On Saturdays, in the dense heat of the New York summer, Manhattan sophisticates make one of their rare trips cross the East River to Long Island City, Queens. Their destination is the PS1 Contemporary Art Centre, where they happily queue around the block to spend the evening drinking, dancing and ...
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When the ref's offside
Aston Villa is playing against Arsenal and, just before the match begins, the referee declares he's an ardent Gunners fan. Does the Villa play on or blow the whistle?
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Since you mention it …
So, quantity surveyors are feeling unloved by the RICS, and Building reckons they needs a champion – say, Paul Morrell. What does the new president think of that?
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Trial by media
Unless I have badly misread the intentions of UK legal practice, I think Tony Bingham may have the wrong end of a stick in his concern for Dr David Kelly's credibility (8 August, page 42).The question hangs on the meaning of "witness". Misuse of the word by the media, possibly ...
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Lords of the public realm
The news that a parliamentary select committee has taken up the cause of the UK's public spaces is very welcome indeed (1 August, page 13). The construction industry and the general public have long recognised the impact of good street design on safety and community pride. Perhaps now the government ...
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Let me stop you there
A clause that gave both parties the right to terminate a contract was attacked by one side for being unfair. But the judge shot that one down soon enough
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Recognition at last
While in the process of arranging motor insurance, I recently called a well known company for a quote."What is your occupation?" asked the insurance adviser politely."Surveyor," I replied helpfully."Is that 'chartered surveyor', or 'quantity surveyor'?" she read from her screen.Who do I have to thank for this raised profile?
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Safe in the knowledge
The wealth of talent being assembled for the Crossrail project and the government's backing of it are welcome (8 August, page 9). This provides a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate construction best practice.Presumably, I can rest assured, therefore, that the council planners fulfilled their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) ...
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Just the job
Fred Selolwane was born and grew up in Botswana, studied quantity surveying in England, then went back home to Africa to practice it. He tells Andy Pearson why
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Is Taylor Woodrood tucking in its napkin?
In an interview with Building last year, Taylor Woodrow chief executive Iain Napier wondered aloud about the fate of the medium-sized housebuilder. His chilling conclusion was that they "could be lunch for someone else".
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It's worth the struggle
Gus Alexander's seems to think that women are repelled by the construction industry (8 August, page 27). Well, I found it an extremely attractive prospect. I had no trouble getting my first job as it seems most firms and local authorities (where I started out) are keen to get their ...
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Nutritional information
Try and find the answer to the question “How much is a ‘portion’ of fruit or vegetables?” in any healthy eating magazine and, believe me, you won’t. But silly me! I should have been reading Building. Much more than just a construction magazine …
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Housebuilders spared sound tests
Housebuilders may not have to test the acoustic insulation of homes to prove they comply with Part E of the Building Regulations, provided they use approved construction methods.
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Focus on the regions
A closer look at activity levels and order books in 11 regions around the UK, suggesting that Wales is a much better place to be than Northern Ireland …Please refer to the table to the left
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A seat at the feast
As the US administration in Iraq requests more money to pay for reconstruction, leading UK companies line up for a slice of the action
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CommentEnemies of the state
What chance of legal redress do you have if you suspect you've been the victim of an abuse of public power? Well, after Harmon, more than you may think
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NewsElevation
Dublin practices Craig Henry Architects and Burdon Dunne Architects have won a competition to design a tower that will include a studio for rock group U2. The scheme, for Dublin Docklands Development Authority, is situated at Britain Quay and will include shops, restaurants, bars and offices. More than 500 entries ...