All Building articles in 2006 issue 07 – Page 4
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PFI expert bids for CTRL firm
Former top PFI adviser Sir Adrian Montague has launched a bid to buy London & Continental Railways, the company behind the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
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CommentBeware of mental wizards
The courts have just slapped down an adjudicator who based a decision on his own views not the arguments presented. Now, why is that such a rare event?
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Jarvis' fortunes set to turn as FM contracts sale begins
Interested parties to receive documents detailing the work up for grabs, including Wirral and Liverpool schools
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NewsVictoria beckons
Architect Benoy has secured planning permission for this £500m mixed-use regeneration scheme at Victoria Harbour in Hartlepool.
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Kier in the frame as buyer for Barr Holdings
Kier Group was this week understood to be the frontrunner in the race to buy Scottish construction group Barr Holdings.
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Potential partners contact Ferrovial over BAA bid
A host of potential consortium partners have this week been linked to Spanish contractor Ferrovial's possible bid for airport operator BAA.
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NewsAtkins joins race to buy nuclear waste body
Consultant Atkins is to join Amec in the race to acquire British Nuclear Group, the decommissioning arm of the government's nuclear body, British Nuclear Fuels.
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RICS launches training in asbestos, fire and energy
The RICS has unveiled plans for five accreditation schemes to be introduced in the next year.
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NewsHanson shares soar amid takeover rumours
Shares in Hanson almost hit the £7 mark this week for the first time in a decade as the materials giant's decreasing asbestos liabilities left it wide open to a takeover approach.
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Allies finishes Barking plan
Olympic Park masterplanners EDAW and Allies and Morrison have drawn up plans for the future of Barking town centre in Essex.
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NewsMiliband seeks to allay fears over planning gain tax
As deadline for consultation into planning gain supplement approaches, a Building special report reveals united opposition from industry, councils, academics - and former housing minister Nick Raynsford
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Comment
Those who trespass against us
The respondent, Bird built a boundary wall and fence that trespassed upon land belonging to his neighbour, the appellant Horsford. Horsford applied to the court for an injunction to remove the offending boundary wall and fence but his application was refused. Instead, the trial judge ordered Bird to pay Horsford ...
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FeaturesAn unexpected Spanish acquisition
Ferrovial, Spain's most aggressive construction company, has shocked the UK industry by revealing its intentions of buying British airport operating giant BAA. But is it really that much of a surprise, asks Mark Leftly - and can the matador win its fight?
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BBC called to account over high White City costs
The House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee this week attacked the BBC for overpaying developer Land Securities Trillium for its headquarters development at White City. The committee also found that the offices were no longer fit for purpose.
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FeaturesNo more messing about in boats
He may wonder why on earth a sailor was put in charge of the Ministry of Defence's £15.3bn estate, but vice admiral Peter Dunt has attacked the job with military precision. He talked to Mark Leftly about PFI, budget cuts and how he got the job
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NewsProcure 21 team attacked for ‘ineffective' management
Leaked independent review of the Procure 21 framework criticises management team at NHS Estates
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Asda seeks contractors for £130m expansion
Supermarket chain Asda is searching for up to eight contractors and two quantity surveyors for a £130m store building programme.
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McCarthy & Stone sells more freeholds for £11.4m
Retirement home specialist McCarthy & Stone has continued its sell-off of property freeholds with an £11.4m deal.
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NewsSt Modwen nabs Land Secs director and wins £100m job
Birmingham developer celebrates as it poaches Tim Seddon from Land Securities and lands Jaguar business park