All Building articles in 2006 issue 15 – Page 2
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News
Thyssen Krupp's scaffolding case
Technology group seeks indemnity against costs of scaffolding collapse
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NewsBehind every green man...
Our newly-green blogger is planning some creative ways to reduce his household's carbon footprint - he's going to confiscate his wife's car keys. It begs the question: just how environmentally friendly is marriage counselling?
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NewsThe hills are alive
Our blogger from Multiplex takes a weekend break from his charity building project in South Africa and explores the scenery and wildlife of the Drakensburg mountains.
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NewsLittle Britain to support Paralympic sailing team
Construction sailing event will donate an estimated £150,000 to the Paralympic team before 2012.
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NewsMetronet plans Canary Wharf-Aldgate Tube link
Metronet boss Andrew Lezala says only about a mile of tunnelling would be required for City link.
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NewsLemley to hire crack team to troubleshoot Olympic projects
Olympics to get standing dispute resolution board and to run schemes using NEC partnering contract.
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NewsHollandia cuts secret Wembley deal
Steel contractor has agreed with Multiplex to complete its main works at Wembley by end of April.
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NewsPolice investigate CSCS fraud at Arsenal stadium
Workers found in possession of fake cards during a routine security inspection of the site.
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Comment
A welcome for Wates
It is good to see another industry leader in the role of chairman of the Strategic Forum and we should all support James Wates in his work (10 March, page 16).
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FeaturesTriumph and Trophies
The best of the industry gathered at the Grosvenor House in London last Tuesday to celebrate the 12th annual Building Awards, in a football-themed evening that was graced by such legends as Bob Wilson, Pat Jennings, John Motson and 1966 England World Cup players
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Comment
That's the spirit
Here we sit, a proud nation, and already the doom and gloom merchants of this country are sowing the seeds of doubts over our ability to deliver on the promises of our successful Olympic bid.
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CommentSix simple questions
Professional indemnity insurance deals tend to be as good as the broker that negotiates them for you. So how can you tell how good your broker is?
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News
Record profit at Severfield
Steel fabricator Severfield-Rowen has reported a 60% leap in profit for the year to 31 December 2005, in record results for the company.
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Comment
When Richard left town
I would like to set the record straight on the article about Richard Rogers and City Park Gate (24 March, page 15).
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Features
Lead times
This quarter, Paul Dalton of Mace reports that a boost in orders has meant an increase in the lead times for some building supplies. Also, Jonathan Kaye of Gardiner & Theobald takes a close look at building management systems
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CommentJudging the judges
There's no doubt that as decision-makers TCC judges are a class act, but will that make them good mediators? The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators thinks not
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CommentKeep up with Jones
The construction industry should learn from other sectors, says Building's graduate panellist
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FeaturesJust the job
Amy Chapman tells James Rose why being a construction lawyer beats getting paid to drink wine …
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CommentTime is on its side
Many see the new NEC as a contract for dreamers with milk in their mouths; others consider it an improvement on other forms. Here's one reason to think the latter
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CommentWell, one of them's wearing a hat …
You seem to like photos of people working at heights, so here's another.