All Building articles in 2006 issue 09 – Page 4
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News
‘Unenforceable' Part L could delay projects
The industry has hit out at the ODPM because unclear guidance on Part L of the Building Regulations is threatening to delay projects.
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Comment
Defending the estate
I would like to compliment you on the article entitled "No more messing about in boats" (17 February), which I found most entertaining.
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Comment
The dangers of playing safe
Your industry debate on off-site manufacturing (17 February) appears to miss a key member of the team in the delivery of any off-site solution.
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Comment
A telling comparison
The bottom line of an editorial in the Daily Telegraph on 4 February asserted that the Healh and Safety Executive should be closed down.
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FeaturesCleared for take-off
As you can see, most of the heavy lifting is done at Terminal 5. Now, BAA has to get all the systems, from baggage handling to security systems, integrated by March 2008.
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FeaturesEquatorial chic
Edward Cullinan Architects knew how to design a university, but not how to design one in a country where the annual temperature varies between 85 and 89°F. Yet its solution was brilliant...
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CDM safety regs revision delayed by six months
The Health and Safety Executive has delayed implementation of the revised Construction (Design and Management) regulations by up to six months.
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NewsCardiff goes for the jackpot
Architect Furneaux Stewart has unveiled this design for a regional casino at the proposed International Sports Village in Cardiff.
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Comment
Building meets Hello!
I was disappointed to read your Valentines Day article about couples who met on site (10 February).
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News
Brownfield strategy targets commercial developers
The national brownfield land strategy to be published by English Partnerships will include, for the first time, targets to force commercial developers to regenerate previously developed sites.
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Wilson Bowden profit slump
Wilson Bowden has suffered a 14% drop in profit over the past year as a tough housing market took its toll on housebuilding division David Wilson Homes.
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NewsBouygues UK expands into social housing
Contractor Bouygues UK plans to double the size of its business by 2010 by targeting PFI contracts in social housing.
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NewsMultiplex boss sends email to reassure staff
Andrew Roberts, Multiplex's chief executive, has sent an email to reassure the group's staff in the UK, Australia, New Zealand after the firm announced a £183m loss at Wembley stadium.
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NewsStanhope boss David Camp sets out his stall
Developer's new chief pledges to use more architects, to listen to suppliers and push green agenda
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Ferrovial plans UK joint ventures to boost PFI work
Spanish construction giant in talks with several UK contractors has approached Bovis, Costain and Shepherd
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New kid on the block
Aedas Architects has submitted this £38m scheme to Manchester council for approval.
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NewsCouncils and businesses unite to block land tax
Local Government Association and CBI bury differences to oppose Treasury's planning gain supplement
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NewsMace may switch teams for Olympic bid
Consultant Mace could pull out of its consortium with cost consultant Davis Langdon and team up with a contractor for its Olympic delivery partner bid.
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‘Change of tide' detected by becalmed PFI hospitals
NHS trusts waiting for the green light from the government on stalled PFI schemes have reacted with cautious optimism to the news that the £1.1bn Barts and Royal Hospital project is expected to get the go-ahead this week.
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