All Building articles in 2005 issue 40 – Page 2
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NewsAlsop’s Harrow masterplan axed in favour of McAslan
After fierce criticism from community, the ‘green condom’ is ditched for McAslan’s mixed-use scheme.
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Treasury dismisses RIBA’s PFI design proposals
Richard Abadie, head of PFI at the Treasury, rejects calls to appoint design team before tendering to contractors.
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EP scraps London-Wide Initiative after two years
Developers left furious as building programme aimed at driving down house prices in Greater London ends.
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NewsStudy in style
More than 250 students will live in this hall of residence in Islington, north London, when it opens for the 2007 academic year.
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Comment
Ruskin and retentions
The letter from Peter Whitbread (16 September) on the subject of retentions requires a response.
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CommentStory time is over
It’s time to stop the lying in adjudication and arbitration. Let’s attach a ‘statement of truth’ to referral or response papers, and make clients and lawyers sign it
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CommentOur successors
With recruitment campaigns beginning to bear fruit, it is up to the industry to hold up its end of the deal and help train the next generation of workers
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Comment
Same old story
As I read Tom Potbury’s article about age discrimination (16 September) I must confess to a wry smile.
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CommentA new twist in an old story
Something distinctly odd is going on at the Treasury. First we have Gordon pledging to follow in Tony’s footsteps when he finally gets to step into his size 10s.
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Comment
Something missing …
I am a black architect and was surprised, disappointed and somewhat concerned that Building’s cover page article on 16 September did not include any black or Indian graduates. This, I am sure you will agree, is unacceptable considering the demographic make-up of London in particular and the country in general. ...
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NewsTreasury takes second look at policy on new-build VAT
Government under strong pressure from greenfield campaigners to withdraw tax exemption on new-build
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FeaturesI’ll be seeing you …
Stephen Williams has just been appointed head of construction at the Health and Safety Executive. As Building discovered, he is a man with an intense interest in the industry – and plans personally to visit as many sites as possible.
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NewsHooray for Holyrood
The Scottish parliament building, designed by EMBT and RMJM, has won the RIAS’ Andrew Doolan Award for Architecture, given to the best building in Scotland.
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Comment
Pipe gripe
I was rather depressed to find that your review of the University College London Hospital (23 September) seemed to mention virtually every aspect of the hospital’s construction other than its drainage material.
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NewsMiliband gives ultimatum to housebuilders
Communities secretary David Miliband has told housebuilders that he can only deliver further planning reforms if they guarantee greater supply.
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NewsSheffield’s rosy future
Developer Urban Splash has revealed these images of what the Parkhill Estate in Sheffield will look like after it has been regenerated.
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