All Building articles in 2006 issue 30 – Page 3
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Features
Market forecast: Output recovering
In the latest quarterly focus on industry trends, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reveals that after a slow 2005, output is climbing back up – and prices with it. Plus, a look behind curtain walls
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CommentFeeling the heat
The weather lands a housing officer in hot water on a prison trip and drives Ruth Kelly off on her hols three days early, leaving it to former Bovis execs and tabloid editors to remain career-focused
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Comment
The NatWest express
In the article “Express elevation” (23 June) it is suggested that British Land and Bovis Lend Lease are setting a precedent for new buildings in the UK by using double-deck lifts.
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News
Sunand Prasad wins RIBA presidential election
Sunand Prasad will succeed Jack Pringle as the next president of the RIBA.
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CommentDriven to drink
While it is an unwelcome statistic that so many people from the construction industry have drink and drug addictions (14 July), it is not wholly surprising and points to a more fundamental issue.
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News
Kelly delays decision on EP
The government has put off a decision on the English Partnerships–Housing Corporation merger until the autumn.
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CommentThe death of injustice
The introduction of the corporate manslaughter law edged a great deal closer this week. Although it has been dividing the industry over its merits and worth – and will no doubt continue to do so – on balance we should be welcoming rather than fearing it.
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NewsWillmott Dixon revamps its listed housing business
Contractor sells social housing and speculative arms to its repairs spin-off for £64.5m
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Currie & Brown overhauls business
Currie & Brown has announced a major overhaul of its business as it tries to fend off rumours that it is about to be sold to a rival firm.
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FeaturesThe Treasury’s little brother … demands to be heard
Since 2001 the Office of Government Commerce has been quietly plodding away without anyone taking much notice. But now, as Katie Puckett reports, two seemingly very different procurement reforms are set to grab the attention of the government and the industry.
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News
Bovis global finance chief follows Millett’s exit
Andrew Silverbeck is the second key director to leave the contractor in the space of a month
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CommentThe killer blow
The slide of Botes Building into administration has been widely reported. What isn’t so well known is that in the run up it was involved in a £300k legal battle with one of its clients …
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NewsCorporate manslaughter bill targets public sector clients
Proposals make it easier to convict large clients, contractors and architects for gross negligence
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine limbers up for Olympic stadium bid
The contractor’s record at the Arsenal football ground makes it favourite to land the 2012 project, as tender documents are released
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News
Levitt Bernstein takes on Herzog job
Architect Levitt Bernstein has been chosen to replace Stirling prize winners Herzog & de Meuron after it quit a housing scheme in east London.
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CommentBanana skins are so last century
Bill Mellor of Coins Construction Software spotted this temporary pipework crossing a pavement in St Petersburg, Russia.
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