All Building articles in 2004 issue 25 – Page 2
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NewsA friend indeed
MacCormac Jamieson Prichard has designed London's latest scheme of single-person key-worker housing, which was opened this week by London mayor Ken Livingstone and the Countess of Wessex. Friendship House in Southwark is developed and run by the London Hostels Association and provides 180 bedsits with en-suite bathrooms. Achieving a ...
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NewsOlympic first
The Faliro arena in Athens, designed by architect Sport Concepts in association with local architect TPA, is the first Olympic venue to be completed and opened. The 8000-seater indoor arena, which will host taekwondo and handball events, is one of the larger facilities constructed for the Olympics. After the games, ...
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FeaturesSprint finish
Well, what were they worried about? Fifty days to go and it's all over bar smoothing the sand in the long jump pit. But how did the Greeks, and Santiago Calatrava, turn a near disaster into a national triumph? We went to Athens to find out
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Taywood's seven years in Swindon ends
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has given the go-ahead for the construction of 4500 homes in Swindon, Wiltshire, after a planning process that has lasted seven years.
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Comment
An end in sight …?
The Brooke Report has been a huge achievement for the RICS, enjoying wide membership consultation and producing a conclusive report within a short deadline.
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Comment
Dubai-opener
Now that Building has some understanding of Dubai (4 June, pages 38-42), might I suggest you publish a follow-up article called "All Work and No Play" on the British staff and managers who underpin many of the key subcontractors on construction projects in Dubai. ...
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DTI to probe exploitation fears
Construction minister Nigel Griffiths has asked industry leaders to gather evidence of unfair treatment of foreign workers ahead of a meeting in the autumn
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Destined to lose?
Without a large injection of cash, London’s creaking transport system could lose it the right to hold the 2012 Olympics
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Features
In our defence
As head of media relations for the Scottish parliament, Annette McCann (Letters, 11 June, page 33) should be concentrating on explaining the near 950% increase in cost to the taxpayer, rather than criticising your article for stating the cost inaccurately by a mere 5%.
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Contractors face tough rules on site waste
The government plans to force contractors to implement strict site waste management rules under legislation that could take effect by next summer
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Condemned to the gutter
Although I believe you have captured the enterprising and "can do" spirit that exists in Dubai, I don't think that references to "demanding clients" added anything to the article and are certainly not helpful to British companies working in the region. I am sorry to say that the tone ...
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NFB reports profit and welcomes new chairman
The National Federation of Builders is back in the black after a loss-making 2002/03 and has appointed a new chairman.
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CSCS launches card fraud crackdown
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme is to crack down on the use of fraudulent cards in the industry.
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Jarvis brings in Deloitte to quell financial concerns
Accountant examines books and cash flow as support services group renegotiates banking agreements
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Lend Lease calms Bovis fears
Lend Lease, the Australian parent of UK contractor Bovis, has briefed analysts in Australia on its proposed £3.6bn bid for developer General Property Trust, which has led to speculation over the future of Bovis.
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NewsCIC boss slams government in CABE chairmanship row
Graham Watts defends former CABE chairman Sir Stuart Lipton and calls for body to be 'run by people in industry'
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NewsStephenson Bell loses Tyne tower scheme
George Wimpey has dropped Stephenson Bell Architects from its Northern Light high-rise apartment scheme in Newcastle upon Tyne and appointed Terry Farrell and Partners.
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NewsBehemoth in steel and glass
Aukett's design for Building 1000, the £70m first phase of the Royals Business Park in London Docklands, has been completed. It was jointly developed by Development Securities, Standard Life Investments and the London Development Agency, and consists of two high-specification glass and steel buildings, totalling 22,000 m2. When complete, ...
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NewsBroker’s notes: Where no metaphor has gone before
I’m thrilled this week, dear reader. I have a choice of two large pegs from which to hang my observations: Euro 2004 or Wimbledon.
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