All Building articles in 2006 issue 11 – Page 3
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The land of smiles and mass protest
An extract from Building journalist Nick Jones' Bangkok blog …
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CommentThis Iranian job of yours
If the UN punishes Iran for its nuclear activities, UK firms out there could suffer. Here's how to limit the damage
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CommentIndustrial terrorism
When Montpellier abandoned its contract to build an animal testing laboratory for Oxford University 18 months ago, it was seen as an isolated incident.
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Pensions strike imminent
About 70,000 construction workers employed by councils are set to strike this month in a row over pensions.
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NewsShips into houses
Crest Nicholson has been picked by the South East England Development Agency to regenerate Southampton's former Vospers shipyard.
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CommentDoing the House work
The DTI wants action, but it's not down to the DTI or the industry lobbyists. MPs must rule on the Construction Act review - if they can find the time
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FeaturesJust the job: secure foundations
Mark Whitaker tells Emily Wright what a bomb disposal expert is doing in the construction industry
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CommentFight the flab
Want to slim down the social housing bill? Just form a consortium of social landlords to procure work collectively, then sit back and watch the pounds fall off …
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FeaturesEnric's last hurrah
Part magic carpet ride, part Indonesian village hall, Barcelona's Santa Catarina market bears all the inventiveness of its architect's founder - the late Enric Miralles.
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Interserve's Middle East expansion pays off
The expansion of support services company Interserve in the Middle East has helped raise profit more than 15%.
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NewsFirms shun drug sector as extremist threats escalate
Contractors refuse to work on projects unrelated to laboratories as ALF issues new threat to Oxford project
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Heron set to swoop on Gleeson's housing division
Gerald Ronson faces competition from Gladedale and Miller Group for £160m-turnover business
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CommentIn the detail
Can you identify this building to win a bottle of Quinto do Vale D.Maria 1999 gold medal-winning port and a £25 drinks voucher, courtesy of door manufacturer Vicaima?
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Davis Langdon and HOK to work on stadium in Lyon
Davis Langdon and HOK Sports have been appointed to work on plans for a 55,000-seat stadium in Lyon, France's second city.
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ODPM gives councils more time to police regs
The ODPM wants to extend the period during which local authorities can take action against those who breach Building Regulations from six months to two years.
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Family housing a priority in London, says Cooper
Housing minister Yvette Cooper has announced steps to make developers provide more family housing in London.
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NewsJudge conducts fact-finding mission at Wembley
Mr Justice Jackson views site to prepare trial between Cleveland Bridge and Multiplex
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NewsData: New-build completions in February
Completions are up on last month in all areas of the country except Merseyside, which suffered a slight dip
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CommentWe need closure
PFI is being undermined by delays in bringing valuable deals to financial close. Perhaps the answer is to bring in an impartial project manager to resolve disputes