All Building articles in 2006 issue 05 – Page 2
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Durkan buys Woolwich military site for £15m
Develop's residential arm will convert Royal Military Academy Woolwich site into homes.
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WYG buys enginneer for £935,000
White Young Green snaps up J C Warnock Consulting Engineers to increase presence in Ireland.
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Features
Bill Gething to chair new independent BRE body
RIBA sustainability advisor appointed chair of BRE's Certification Sustainability Board.
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New toolkit analyses recycled content in materials
WRAP's online tool analyses recycled content for about 500 specifications.
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Skanska favourite to win Heron Tower contract
Swiss Re contractor tipped to build £500m City of London skyscraper, which won planning permission last month.
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CommentOn slippery slopes
Most of us have a gut feeling that economies are too important to be left to politicians. Here our new star columnist-cum-Castleford skiing correspondent explains why
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Features
Projects update: sustainability
A round-up of the latest research and development projects, tools and techniques for the modern construction professional
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FeaturesPickets and pockets
Heathrow Terminal 5 was supposed to mark a new phase in modern industrial relations. And as the trades compete ever more fiercely to wring money out of their employers, it seems that, unfortunately, it has. Olympic Delivery Authority please take note …
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CommentPermanent revolution
Over the past 10 years the value of partnering has become obvious. But there's still a long way to go, and firms that aren't part of the solution are part of the problem
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TrustMark is operational
Construction minister Alun Michael this week launched TrustMark, a joint project backed by consumer protection groups and 25 trade bodies.
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Comment
New year, same old story
Like Richard Steer, I have been mulling over the past year and wondering what will be repeated in 2006.
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Comment
Mapping uncharted territories
I have followed the spat between Colin Harding and Rab Bennetts about architects and integrated teams (Letters, 20 January) with interest.
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M&E skills levy plan under threat
The government's review of the CITB-ConstructionSkills levy system has put proposals for an M&E training fund under threat.
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Comment
In the name of the law
Your article on the opportunities created by the Olympics (27 January) was welcome, particularly Matt Nichols' view that "what was needed was a co-ordinated approach and a commitment from the industry at the outset to adhere to, and practise, integrated working".
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CommentNow we know
After months of screaming headlines, legal grandstanding and bar-room speculation we finally found out for sure on Monday what many had assumed for some time: Wembley stadium may not be ready in time for its showcase FA Cup Final game in May.
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CommentState your intentions
A letter of intent is a valuable interim measure before agreeing a contract. Unfortunately there has never been a standard form to use - until now
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FeaturesHow to survive … an interview
Amaya Lopez offers a pleasingly round-numbered 10-step guide to convincing potential employers they want to hire you
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House prices on the rise
Two sets of statistics published this week give contrasting views of the state of the British housing market.
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FeaturesHot topic: The pre-Budget report
In his pre-Budget report, the chancellor outlined proposals for housing supply and property investment. Davis Langdon examines the impact on UK construction