All Building articles in 2005 issue 24 – Page 3
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CommentWe’d be great together
The British Property Federation’s consultancy agreement is a good start, but what we really need is an all-inclusive contract for all parties and single project insurance
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News
Government launches son of Quality Mark
Construction minister Alun Michael has launched a fresh accreditation scheme to protect consumers from cowboy builders.
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Rogue security groups prey on firms in North-west
Victims reveal nightmare scenario of intimidation and violence as ‘security’ firms threaten reign of terror on sites
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Comment
The Jackson files
Mr Justice Jackson took charge of the Technology and Construction Court 10 months ago. Under new rules, he will work there full-time. But what’s he done so far?
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Comment
Faulty Towers
The respondents were owners of a hotel and retained the services of the appellants to design the work necessary to remedy structural defects in a large bay window in the building.Remedial work was carried out to the engineer’s design in 1997. In late 1999 the respondents noticed that the lintel ...
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Industry launches tool to ensure project satisfaction
Best-value process asks stakeholders what they are hoping for from the scheme before design work begins
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NewsOne down, one to go
Architect Grimshaw is working up designs for the second phase of University College London’s £19m engineering faculty.
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Comment
In defence of management trainees
Although I agree that there are many young management trainees who clearly exhibit a worrying need to proclaim their greatness in front of anyone they meet, I would also ask that John Smith (27 May, page 31) acknowledges the many other hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated young individuals whose aim is ...
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NewsMultiplex strikes Wembley incentives deal
Wembley contractor Multiplex has agreed a package of special incentive payments in an attempt to complete the project in time for the FA Cup Final in May
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Stone restoration
Our series of specialist market overviews continues with a close-up look at stone restoration and conservation. David Harding of Gardiner & Theobald examines the hot topics, costs and key contractors
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Comment
Counting the cost
I read with interest the news that the Health and Safety Executive is to target injuries caused by manual handling with a view to “promoting the use of mechanical handling equipment”.
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Contractors hit out at plans for league tables
Row breaks out over plan to name and shame firms with poor sustainability and safety performance
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Who'd be a contractor?
Contractors across the UK are gambling it all for higher margins. Over 12 pages, Building examines the high-stakes world of contracting, interviews Sir Martin Laing about the good old days, and offers five survival strategies for small firms plus theres a quiz to see if youve got what it ...
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FeaturesSo, would be a you be a contractor ?
Are you a ballsy go-getter or an arty sensitive type? Do you get up at the crack of dawn or prefer a leisurely start? Are you mostly inspiration, calculation or perspiration? Try our quick quiz to determine whether you’re really cut out for a career as a contractor.
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Lawyers warn of JCT contract pitfalls
A week after the JCT launched the first part of its 2005 suite of contracts, construction lawyers have warned that the staggered publication dates of the remaining forms could lead to confusion.
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Judge ousted at the Technology and Construction Court
A senior judge at the Technology and Construction Court has been moved as part of a shake-up at the institution.
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Confidential disaster warning system is set up
A revolutionary system for eliciting confidential information on potential structural disasters, such as last year’s collapse at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, has been set up this month.
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Data New-build completions in May
Registrations are up across the board, and completions in Yorkshire and Humberside are doing well too
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Part L changes set to make chimneys a thing of the past
Flue and chimney sector under threat as energy regs make it more expensive to put chimneys on new homes