All Building articles in 2006 issue 06 – Page 4
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NewsKajima's HSE scheme falls six months behind schedule
Contractor is understood to have lost about £10m on construction of £57m headquarters in Merseyside
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BBC names framework
The BBC has announced a shortlist of 15 companies for its design and project management frameworks.
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Bradford baulks at Urban Splash mill conversion
Developer Urban Splash is locked in a battle with Bradford council over the design of luxury flats at its Lister's Mill development in Manningham.
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CommentAuld Reekie fables
Gavin Clarke explains why Royal Bank of Scotland projects are the world’s best places to work - and what QSs working on other jobs can learn from them
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Union study attacks NHS' LIFT programme
The NHS' LIFT procurement scheme for local clinics and surgeries has been criticised in a study published last month, increasing concern over its workings.
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Mott MacDonald in talks over army work in Iraq
Consultant Mott MacDonald is in discussions with the army over taking on military engineering work in Iraq when British troops pull out.
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SMC buys two architects, broadening client base
Quoted architect SMC has bought Ian Penrose Architects and Covell Matthews, taking its number of acquisitions to six.
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London Eye architect sheds light on plan for Thames
Marks Barfield seeks sponsors for Olympic project to illuminate the banks of the river in central London
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Animal rights protesters in Oxford target Pilkington
Animal rights protesters are set to target glass maker Pilkington after claiming that it has made financial donations to Oxford University, the client on the testing laboratory.
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CommentWhere angels fear to tread
Thanks to building control officer Dominic O'Rourke for this shot of everyday site life in east London …
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Following an American lead
I am sure your readers know that the USA's International Building Code is drafted by coal-face officials and the industry, and then adopted by municipalities (occasionally with a few changes to suit local conditions).
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Get it all down
The road to sustainability is paved with good intentions. Clients must set written targets to achieve energy-cutting goals
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FeaturesLovers in the air
Inspired by Valentine's Day and the promise of free champagne, the latest in our series of Projects Reunited is less about reuniting old friends than celebrating those special unions that have stood the test of time. We took four happy couples that met through the construction industry for a trip ...
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Brown calls in accountant to scrutinise planning costs
PriceWaterhouse Coopers widens inquiry into regulatory system as planners slam government efficiency drive
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News‘Boring' Foster academy reworked
Architect Foster and Partners' design for a city academy has been revamped by a team of designers because the client said it was "boring".
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Costain hangs on to £950m Iranian gas contract
Contractor Costain is staying put on a £950m oil and gas contract in Iran, despite reports suggesting the Iranian government is re-evaluating the project.
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NewsFerrovial seeks UK firm to support £8bn BAA deal
Spanish contractor looks to acquire British firm to increase capacity should BAA takeover go forward
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NewsDubai's $7bn finance hub to rival Wall Street
Business Bay scheme set to take city into next stage of rapid development to compete with New York, London and Paris as a global financial centre, and attract permanent businesses and residents
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Morrison settles case for £10m
Sir Fraser Morrison has put an end to his £130m High Court battle with water giant AWG by paying an out-of-court settlement understood to be up to £10m.