All Building articles in 2003 issue 38 – Page 2
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Death to the quantity surveyor
I would be interested in joining a body that could promote my profession as a construction cost consultant – however, I do not believe that an institute purely for quantity surveyors will do this (12 September, page 12).
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Conspiring with fate
Many industries are inherently dangerous, and there's nothing you can do about it. But some have acquired a culture that actually ensures that accidents happen
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CommentA reader writes: A state of gradual collapse
In the latest of our columns by Building readers, Gavin Clarke reveals the awful truth about the Scottish construction market – and tells us who's to blame, too
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NewsDiners' club
The Mint Leaf Indian restaurant, designed by Julian Taylor Associates, has just opened in London's West End. The interior is based on a mixture of Oriental and contemporary Western influences, using Uruguayan slate, stained oak and fibre-optic lighting. The refurbishment contractor was The Stanton Group.
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The root clause
The appellant, Hewden Tower Cranes Limited, had hired out a crane to the first respondent, Yarm Road Limited, to construct a building at Canary Wharf. The contract between Yarm and Hewden incorporated, among other things, the Model of Conditions of Plant Hire and Yarm's standard terms and conditions. The crane ...
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Casino to float off Suffolk coast
Plans are being drawn up to turn a former Second World War anti-aircraft base, located on a concrete island six miles off the Suffolk coast, into a 24-hour hotel and casino
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CABE: Bring international developers to UK housing
Architecture watchdog CABE has told the Barker review that housebuilding competitions should be opened up to international developers.
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Tube boss confirms plan to close entire lines
New London Underground boss Tim O'Toole has confirmed that he is considering closing entire Tube lines to carry out refurbishment.
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With bodies, less is more
It was kind of Building to suggest that I might be suitable for the role of championing construction within the RICS (15 August, page 3).
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CommentWonders & blunders
Comedian Tony Hawks is uplifted by Gaudí's Barcelona buildings, but just finds the Design Council's offices funny peculiar
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NewsI'm a big fan
Two views of the third phase of Sheppard Robson's 102,300 m2 mixed-use development in Regent's Place, central London.
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Mouchel bids to break into TV
Support services group Mouchel Parkman is on the verge of pushing back the barriers of the construction and consultancy sectors by expanding into television production
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Who's holding back?
Using adjudication to recover outstanding retentions is likely to lead to a positive result. So it's odd that so few of these disputes end up in the adjudicator's hands
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AWG cleared over electrician's death
Contractor AWG Construction Services has this week been cleared of breaching health and safety regulations by Edinburgh Sheriff Court after the death of an electrician.
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Housebuilders disclose land assets to disprove claims of price fixing
Companies submit their landbanks to Treasury's housing review as proof they are not hoarding land to keep prices high.
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NewsTUC chief asks government to pay for roving safety reps
General secretary calls for government to fund national scheme and give the HSE more money to enforce it.
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NewsLend Lease hires telecoms man to run European arm
Chief executive Greg Clarke brings in former Cable & Wireless colleague to replace John Spanswick.
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FeaturesThe ideal architect
His years in the wilderness preaching weird hippie stuff like "sustainability" turned Richard Feilden into a bit of a prophet. All very well, but how does that fit with running an ever more successful commercial practice? We found out.
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NewsAngel face
One scheme that would be likely to face a "wealth tax" if it was introduced is architect Pollard Thomas & Edwards' £8.5m office and residential development overlooking Regent's Canal in north London. Most of the 57 flats at Angel Waterside are contained in a curved, sloping "crystal"; the rest of ...
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A chill in the air
In this month's market review, Experian Business Strategies reports that the industry's recent growth spurt is about to come to a halt, with construction activity sagging towards November
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