All Building articles in 2005 issue 36 – Page 2
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FeaturesMr precedent
Barrington Billings, the first black person to hold the presidency of the Chartered Institute of Housing, spent years championing the cause of black and ethnic minorities. Now he’s giving firms run by them the chance to win public sector work.
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News
Shareholders may sue Multiplex
Multiplex’s shareholders and former shareholders are planning legal action against it after claims that it may have misled investors over Wembley Stadium.
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NewsNew Orleans: Lessons for UK
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, insurers have warned about the flood risk in the Thames Gateway
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FeaturesWas ken right?
Three years ago, Livingstone described the imminent part-privatisation of the Tube as ‘folly’. Three years later, London Underground released a report that appeared to agree with him. Building analyses the evidence – and cross examines the Tube consortiums …
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NewsSharewatch: Katrina strikes
Although the announcement of a slowdown in consumer spending last week reinforced fears about the state of the UK economy, construction fared reasonably well.
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Comment
I’ve seen the light
Your correspondent used to be sceptical about this mediation business, but after some surprisingly successful experiences with it, he has become a convert …
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Industry quits taskforce over tax scheme row
Construction representatives resign in protest as crunch talks with Revenue fail to delay the start of revised CIS
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Comment
Sanitising history
I see you have featured yet another sanitisation of England’s disappearing industrial heritage (Woodhorn Colliery, 26 August, page 10).
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Comment
How to haggle
At last, premiums for professional indemnity insurance have started to fall, so now is the time to find a broker and shop around for a better deal
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Government warned to keep market out of planning
A housing lobby group has warned the government that its proposal to use private sector demand as the main criterion for granting planning permission will fail to meet housing demand and will undermine urban regeneration efforts.
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CommentRight, let’s get started
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but we are going to have to move fast – and get unswerving government support – to make the Olympics a success
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Comment
Gate Gourmet revisited
Contractors who are thinking of growing their facilities management arms should be conscious of the risks concealed in a simple outsourcing deal
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NewsSmall but perfectly formed
Developer Devon Lifestyles has unveiled images of theseone-bedroom and studio apartments in Plymouth. The complex of 93 units will be complete by the end of next month. The architect is Architects Design Group.
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Livingstone threatens Tube firms
London mayor Ken Livingstone has told the two PPP Tube maintenance consortiums that he will ask the government to dispense with their services if they fail to deliver projects on time and budget
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Heritage groups force a redesign of Edinburgh landmark
The firm of Jefferson Sheard Architects has altered plans for a £6.6m scheme to revamp the steps at Waverley station in Edinburgh after a row with heritage watchdogs.
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CommentEntering the dragon
Europe’s relations with China remained centre stage this week. But in all the furore over bra wars and trouser mountains, it’s easy to lose sight of the sheer force of the Chinese economy.
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Taywood and Wimpey hit hard by UK downturn
Profit at Taylor Woodrow falls 18% in six months to June while Wimpey shows 21% slippage in same period
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