All Building articles in 2006 Issue 16 – Page 2
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NewsWolseley buys four more firms
Latest acqusitions include Cornwall's K&R Building Supplies and electrical wholesaler AC Electrical.
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NewsCameron pledges to scrap climate change levy
The Tory leader, set to make his first major speech on the environment later today, will say that carbon-cutting mechanism is ineffective and should be replaced.
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NewsBAA repeats warning over Ferrovial offer
Airport operator reiterates its warning to shareholders to reject an £8.75bn takeover approach by Spanish contractor, after its takeover offer was officially posted last night.
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EP chair shakes up senior management team
Dennis Hone becomes chief operating officer ahead of John Callcutt's appointment as chief executive next month.
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NewsEmployers' body rounds on NHS over PFI delays
CBI report claims that procurement process wastes an average of £2.45m per major hospital scheme
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NewsWembley steelworkers on 12-hour night shifts
Wembley steelworkers are to be put on 12-hour night shifts as part of a deal to speed up contractor Hollandia's section of the project.
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NewsTaylor Woodrow's £20m city academy faces axe
Spiralling costs deal fresh blow to Tony Blair's flagship initiative to deliver 200 city academies by 2010.
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NewsWin at the windmill
PCKO Architects' Newhall housing development in Harlow, Essex, has won the gold standard at CABE's Building for Life awards.
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CommentThe world is watching
The Olympic building project faces such intense scrutiny that only by committing to the highest standards can the industry avoid a nasty fall at every hurdle
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CommentRight from the start
The Midlands Expressway case has underlined the importance of agreeing the impact of changes before a job starts - and the usefulness of the SCL delay protocol
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CommentThe pursuit of truth
Why has a tiny dispute about windows ended up at the Appeal Court? Because one party had a major allegation - that key facts were witheld at the first trial
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FeaturesWhat's in your package?
Perks, not pay, have become consultants' secret weapon in the battle to attract and retain staff. And gym memberships won't cut it any more. Bosses are giving away anything from bike loans to lifestyle management services as salary rises stagnate
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Features
Upwards, not onwards
Experian Business Strategies' monthly snapshot of the industry shows that activity is still steadily growing - but that doesn't mean sectors are confident about future employment prospects …
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NewsManhattan in Manchester
Manchester developer Dandara has gained planning approval for a 44-storey block of 990 flats that will become Salford's tallest residential building.
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FeaturesJust the job
Young engineer Roger McLaughlin tells Sonia Soltani what he has learned on his many European travels
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CommentMonsters incorporated
David Miliband lived up to his reputation for thinking big this week. On Wednesday the communities minister announced a review of the agencies that are responsible for delivering the government's sustainable communities plan. It's a brave decision and a potentially exciting development.
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Features
Projects update: Health and safety
The latest round-up of changes and developments in health and safety, including what you need to know about noise pollution and why some asbestos is not as bad as we thought …
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