All Building articles in 2003 issue 40 – Page 2
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FeaturesCost model: Urban design and infrastructure
Proposals for new communities in the South-east, and the redevelopment of existing urban sites will require large-scale investment in site infrastructure. In this month’s cost model, we examine the cost and value drivers associated with infrastructure and site amenities
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NewsContractor turns a def ear to rock
Two builders who were sacked after they left work early to go to a rock concert in Sheffield have been given £2000 in compensation from the company that dismissed them.
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NewsJarvis considers exit from rail maintenance sector
Network Rail and HSE investigations combine with falls in shares and profit to push contractor off the rails.
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Comment
Our chance to shine
National Construction Week is reaching out to schoolchildren across the country with a series of events designed to inspire young minds
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Comment
From caves to frames
Bill Dunster's opinion (5 September, page 11) is another example of a lack of continuous professional development.
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Comment
Carry on at your convenience
Understandably, clients feel warmly about a clause that allows them to terminate a contract for any reason. But, as these cases show, judges can be more frosty
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News
Montpellier buyout close
Roger Feast, director of Montpellier's construction division, is expected to complete the buyout of one-third of the group's contracting businesses by Monday.
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Tories would build more roads – if elected
The Conservative Party pledged to launch a roadbuilding bonanza if it wins the next election.
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NewsBroker's notes: When Rok fell for Galliford
After years of slaving away producing my fluent prose for Sharewatch, Building has finally decided the time is right to reward me with the recognition I so richly deserve.
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NewsMitre block
Architect Sheppard Robson has submitted a detailed planning application to redevelop a site at Mitre Square Island, London EC3. The scheme comprises a 32,500 m2 office development rising 20 storeys, which is below the maximum height imposed to preserve views of the Tower of London world heritage site.The clients are ...
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Features
The West is the best
We discover that if you're in the South-west, you're probably wondering what all the fuss is about
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News
Rogers sets tough targets for design benchmarking
The strategic forum has set ambitious targets for take-up of the new design quality indicators, which benchmark design standards.
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Comment
Are you being served?
When people design their own offices, they create a very different product from that typically offered by spec developers. And thereby hangs a tale
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Comment
Ginger's bad fur day
When a decorator spills paint over your moggy, ruining his chances in the cat show, do you have a claim? Claws out for the 'but for' test
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News
Major contractors hit back at union claims over PFI
Industry group issues robust denial of criticisms levelled in Unison report on PFI school construction.
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Comment
Moving from A to B
John Smith points out (12 September, page 29) that it is only in his "industry A", inhabited by the large contractors and practices, where inroads have been made by organisations such as Be in realising the vision laid out by Egan.
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NewsA pane in the arts
The Hayward Gallery in London's concrete South Bank Centre has been made more visitor-friendly with a £1.8m glazed extension to the main entrance. Extra space has been provided for a cafe and a disabled lift. Glass panels also serve as screens for viewing artists' videos. The project is ...
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NewsArchitect repels TV attack
Architect RTKL has rejected criticism made in a television programme this week of its "muddled" design of Worcester hospital
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NewsCountry & Metropolitan sees off rival's approach
Housebuilder rejects 'passing interest' from potential purchaser and concentrates on its own takeovers.
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