All Building articles in 2005 issue 14 – Page 3
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Multiplex plans to crack open concrete sector
Contractor to sign framework-style deal with major concrete supplier and increase capacity of a smaller firm
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NewsCivic minded
The Brindley Arts Centre in Runcorn, Cheshire, was one of 82 winners of the Civic Trust Awards, which were announced this week.
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Comment
A policy of caution
A recent survey conducted by the Association of British Insurers will come as welcome news to those businesses that have been hit by the spiralling costs of obtaining professional indemnity cover.
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Industry unites to call for reform of Whitehall
The announcement by the prime minister that a general election is to be held on 5 May has led to a flood of calls from construction bodies for the next government to reform its relationship with the industry
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NewsBovis wins Spain’s first PFI healthcare contract
Contractor enters Spanish market with £100m Madrid hospital deal as PFI and PPP attract global interest
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Staff gain right to quiz bosses over business plans
Lawyers warn of £75,000 fines if firms fail to comply with the Information and Consultation Regulations
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Comment
Blockbuster
Hats off to English Partnerships. I was delighted to read your confirmation that the agency is opening up the £60,000 house competition to all methods of construction, including brick and block (18 March, page 22).
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Comment
Between JCT and reality
Malcolm Taylor (24 March, Letters, page 34) supports the JCT provisions on practical completion and partial possession and disagrees with my comments on these clauses (“A hard way to earn £2”, 11 March, page 60).
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NewsBattersea to hire prison power
Prisoners could be employed as construction workers on the Battersea Power Station project as part of a plan to rehabilitate offenders and address the industry’s labour shortage
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Think tank casts doubt over findings of Barker review
The government’s housebuilding plans were in turmoil this week after its favourite think tank said its housing strategy was flawed.
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CommentAway with the fairies
The DTI thinks that, with a sprinkling of fairy dust, adjudicators can rewrite laws and be made impartial. Believe that, and you might as well believe in Tinkerbell
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Building Futures seeks new ways to attract funding
BUILDING FUTURES, the think tank set up to consider the future of the built environment, is to undergo a shake up.
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MPs attack government’s vocational training U-turn
Skills committee urges single academic and vocational diploma to replace GCSEs and A levels be reconsidered
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Telford grows new arms to improve output
London housebuilder Telford Homes has created two specialised divisions. Telford Homes Metro will focus on bigger developments and Telford Homes Alto on smaller schemes.
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Atkins tries to poach rivals’ high-profile architects
Engineering consultant aims to become the UK’s second largest design practice, overtaking Foster and Partners
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Precept appoints director as part of growth drive
Programme management specialist Precept has appointed Michael Stokes director of its project advisory services group.
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Comment
Violence is the answer
The Safe Crackers debate (11 March, page 36) highlighted the difficulties of getting clients and designers to buy into and comply with their obligations under the CDM regulations.
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Comment
An anglocentricismophobe writes
I recently took a little time out from tending my croft and drowning my sorrows after another Calcutta Cup defeat to read Building.
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