All Building articles in 2004 issue 14 – Page 3
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NewsAlfred McAlpine ponders appeal
Alfred McAlpine has been granted leave to appeal against an injunction obtained by Sir Robert McAlpine that stopped it from shortening its name to "McAlpine"
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Comment
Not you again
Adjudications are meant to settle disputes cheaply, but there are many ways that the parties can thwart this simple goal. Amec discovered a couple of good ones
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FeaturesBe afraid (but not very afraid)
The scarily tough and complex demands of the new Part L have left many contractors confused and anxious. But difficulties enforcing the energy-efficiency regulation suggest that its bark may be a lot worse than its bite.
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CommentLeave the act alone
The plan, announced in the Budget, to set up the CIPER forum is deeply troubling. It will be a kind of secret society, and it will want to change the Construction Act
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News
Latham to review Construction Act
Construction minister Nigel Griffiths has asked Sir Michael Latham to undertake a review of the Construction Act.
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Comment
*Tips on making an acquisition
Lee Teste is a partner at Manchester-based consultant TMG Corporate Finance. His recent work has involved advising on Charles Evans Group's acquisition of Stockport Joinery and Stockport Windows.
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FeaturesAce venturer
Four months in and Nelson Ogunshakin, the Association of Consulting Engineers' new chief executive, is steering his ship into unchartered waters. He tells Kate Allen why his plans simply can't fail.
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NewsACE boss slams predecessors
The chief executive of the Association of Consulting Engineers has outlined a programme of rapid change for the organisation and has accused its former bosses of the body of a lack of leadership
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NewsGovernment plans £3000 surcharge on Gateway homes
Stringent energy requirements and compulsory pressure testing set to be imposed on houses in growth areas
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Decision day looms for £1bn PFI hospital
The government is due to decide next week whether to press ahead with a £1bn PFI hospital in Paddington, west London
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