All Building articles in 2005 issue 44 – Page 3
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FeaturesGlobal reach
‘The summit of world architecture has been conquered by a tiny class of signature architect who peddle a brand of designer egotism to desperate clients with no regard to context, placemaking or local needs. Discuss.’
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NewsGlasgow glow
Architect Foster and Partners has designed Scotland’s latest performance venue – an indoor arena in Glasgow.
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NewsFears that schools rules will increase risk of Legionnaires’
Consultants warn that design rules that lead to the use of mechanical ventilation could endanger children’s health
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FeaturesThe father trap
As if babies didn’t create enough havoc in the lives of their dads, they are now threatening to disrupt their employers, too. The government wants to give new fathers three months’ paternity leave on £106 a week. But in the macho world of construction, how many would actually ...
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Market forecast: Infrastructure explosion
Davis Langdon looks at the state of the construction economy, including energy price rises, the Olympics, current public spending and the exploding infrastructure sector. Plus, why everybody’s talking about oil …
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NewsDown by the river
These are the first images of the collaboration between architects Make and Carey Jones.
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NewsDover Street, Squire?
Architect Squire and Partners has received planning permission for this mixed-use development on Dover Street, near Piccadilly in central London.
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CommentDouble your risk
A fitter’s mate who stepped on some ductwork in a Tyneside factory inadvertently overturned 200 years of legal tradition – and greatly increased contractors’ liability
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NFB to set up lobby group to delay energy regulations
Trade body adds pressure to government, saying software to calculate Part L energy ratings is not ready
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NewsDavis Langdon results reveal senior partner’s pay
In an unprecedented move for a consultant, Rob Smith’s £507,000 salary is disclosed – along with 37% profit
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Comment
Credit control where it’s due
Colin Harding and fellow travellers should remember one important fact before attempting to have retentions outlawed: contractors usually get paid 95% or 97% of work done to date in advance of completion, once a month.
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Comment
The rise and rise of consultation
Jon Rouse sensibly sees the pursuit of consensus through interminable consultation as a failure of nerve among those politically or professionally charged with planning (30 September). This serves as an apology from the man who established the corrosive influence of the unelected CABE.
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Comment
Completion equals confidence
Congratulations to Trevor Hursthouse for defending the indefensible – that is, retentions – (7 October) but I suppose as chairman of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group he had no alternative.
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Paddington hospital a step closer
Five high-profile architects have made it on to the shortlist to redesign the controversial St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London.
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NewsTowns and cities queue up for infrastructure funding
Ten areas throughout the country have submitted applications for cash in return for greater housing growth
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FeaturesCarbon copy
After making a splash with BedZed, Bill Dunster is taking the sustainability mission to the next stage, tackling everyday housing as well as homes of Chinese bourgeoisie.
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Comment
If you can’t stand the heat …
Perhaps, as Mr Linnett considers it bad practice to tender within such periods, he should stop working in the hot kitchen and retire to the dining room immediately.As a front-line contractor’s estimator, I’m the first to agree that a contractor’s bid team is up against it when undertaking such a ...
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Brumwell set to face CSCS leadership challenge
George Brumwell, chairman of the CSCS card scheme, is set to face a leadership challenge in January, according to senior industry sources.
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Key Mowlem boss quits as takeover rumours hot up
European firms said to be in the running for contractor as Liming jumps ship for Carillion