All Building articles in 2006 issue 26 – Page 4
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Barratt chief Pretty to retire
Housebuilder Barratt Group surprised the industry on Tuesday when it announced that chief executive David Pretty would retire at the end of this year, aged 62.
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Barker to back independent planning boards
Kate Barker, the Bank of England adviser who is researching planning and the economy, is expected to be in favour of an independent board to approve infrastructure projects such as nuclear power stations.
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Olympic body appoints infrastructure and safety chiefs
The Olympic Delivery Authority has made more key appointments for the construction programme of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Appeal over Wembley case
Former Wembley steelwork contractor Cleveland Bridge has decided to appeal against the judge's decision in its £50m High Court row with Multiplex.
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Comment
Almost famous
Last week's launch of the Building Hall of Fame was just the beginning of a cyber-odyssey for Nick Jones,who has since encountered androids, hummus and, of course, Sean Bean
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Anshen & Allen takes over Anshen Dyer
Anshen Dyer, the London architect specialising in healthcare and research, is to be taken over by US-based Anshen & Allen, one of its two parent companies.
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Comment
All mod cons
Tarek Merlin traces the erosion of his infatuation with modernism, which he believes has left a terrible legacy
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Botes Construction goes into administration
Regional contractor Botes Construction has been handed over to administrator Kroll, and the Botes Maintenance division has been bought by shareholder Epic Reconstruction.
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Clients sceptical about CIC contract
The Construction Industry Council has asked for feedback on its draft consultants' contract, which was published online today.
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Features
The 99% campaign - Incentives for action
Your suggestions on improving the energy performance of existing building stock including carbon trading, stamp duty and tax relief.
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Regs minister backs our 99% Campaign
Angela Smith pledges her support, and initiates reform of Building Regs
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Carillion shocks Mowlem suppliers with 65-day policy
Subcontractors told they must wait 30 days longer for payment than the industry average
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Balfour bids £32m for Birse
Contractor Balfour Beatty has made a £32m recommended offer for civil engineering firm Birse Group as part of a strategy of regional expansion
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Comment
East London, 2030
Open mike - Some serious upward adjustments to Lord Rogers' vision for the Thames Gateway led to a stunt fantasy masterplan - but one that could succeed with the right convictions behind it
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in May 2006
The latest data shows that UK sales and completions are well up on last month - especially in Scotland
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Fresh blow for M11 corridor plans
The government's growth area strategy has suffered a fresh blow after the publication of a planning study criticising the London-to-Peterborough development corridor.
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Features
Skanska enjoys £1bn month as Barts gets go-ahead
Swedish firm tops monthly league thanks to £1.2bn PFI hospital scheme
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Nuclear power station in Olkiluoto, Finland: The 1.6 billion watt baby
320,000 m³ of granite blasted away, 12,000 m³ of concrete poured in one go: the team building Europe's first nuclear reactor in a decade aren't messing around. Still, the most complicated thing is the paperwork. Thomas Lane reports from Finland