All Building articles in 2005 issue 41 – Page 3
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Washing your dirty linen in public
As a regular reader of your magazine for many years, I must agree with the market opinion that Building is a quality leader in the construction industry and it is gratifying to know you give readers the opportunity to express concerns about any of the issues published.
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… mixed with a little despair
The remarks by Ian Livsey are typical of the type of comments that contributed to the regrettable demise of Quality Mark.
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NewsA solid defence
Architect Scott Brownrigg has released these images of its winning proposals for the Ministry of Defence’s Northwood headquarters, the home of the chief of joint operations in north-west London.
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Lawyers warn of dangers of extended paternity leave
Lawyers are warning employers that government plans to extend paternity leave could have a serious financial impact on their businesses.
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Cut to the quick
Continuing from last week: you may not have time to examine every line in a contract, so here are key clauses you need to spot and the potential traps to avoid
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The Danieli crusade rides on
Nick Henchie (26 August) states: “It is possible that more use will be made of jointly appointed experts, which could not only save time and costs but will probably lead to earlier settlement of cases.” This is most interesting. In response to Alan Danieli’s difficulties in getting clients to pay ...
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Costain ties up schools PFI
A Costain-led consortium has reached financial close on a £92m schools PFI project in Kent.
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Crackdown on illegal migrants in construction
The government has launched a crackdown on illegal migrant workers in construction, warning that employers could face unlimited fines.
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HSE raises concerns over mobile plant
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning over the potential dangers of using mobile plant after a series of accidents involving two machines commonly used by construction firms.
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Farrell’s Euston Road plan moves a step closer
Sir Terry Farrell’s radical vision for revamping the streets of London has taken a step forward.
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Call to use car factory workers
Constructing Excellence has called on the DTI to investigate the possibility of workers from the car industry doubling up as construction manufacturers to ease the industry’s skills crisis.
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Gensler to revamp iconic Lloyd’s building
International architect Gensler has been appointed to develop “a blue-sky strategy” for one of Richard Rogers’ most controversial works, the Lloyd’s building in the City of London.
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A serious breach of protocol
The pre-action protocol was designed to help resolve disputes out of court, but a recent ruling means that it now has the opposite effect. The law needs changing
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NewsEx-Mowlem boss Gains defends his record
Ex-Mowlem boss Sir John Gains this week defended his record as chief executive of the ailing contractor.
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FeaturesThe blame game
As soon as Mowlem’s accounting difficulties hit the news last month the race was on to find the person responsible. Building reports on the unseemly row between the past three chief executives over their financial problems and the impact they have had on the company …
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NewsWhat’s the big idea?
The ODPM’s plans for housebuilding have so far been disastrous, says Roger Humber
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Cream of industry’s specialists vie for awards
Building's 2005 Specialist Contractor Awards, now in their third year, will take place on 3 November at the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane.
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Arup to lead masterplanning of Thames Gateway zone
Team appointed to produce master strategy for all development between Olympic zone and Thurrock in Essex
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Alun Michael
Once upon a time, the government saw construction as a vital lever for regulating the economy, and gave it an entire minister. These says it gets an average of seven minutes of Alun Michael’s day. So what can he accomplish in that time?
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