All Building articles in 2006 issue 32 – Page 4
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Public sector work hits trough
Growth in the public sector commercial development sector in July was at its lowest level for the year, according to research by property services firm Savills.
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NHS to target industry’s poor health
The Department for Health and the NHS are in talks with construction safety experts over an occupational health scheme for the industry, writes Sarah Richardson.
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Comment
Tortoise vs hare
I was interested to read Chris Jarvis’ letter (21 July) concerning the use of thermal mass in new buildings.
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CommentGet out of our way
Colin Harding If the government would just leave us alone and stop interfering with its feeble regulations and all-encompassing spin, we could get on with building for the Olympics
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FeaturesThis way to the money, ladies and gentlemen
Clients in the hotel sector have more than £2bn to spend in the next three years, and they’re desperate to find firms to give it to. Katie Puckett explains how you can help them
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Fraud office inquiry into KBR scheme
American engineer KBR is being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office over bribery allegations on a Nigerian gas plant project.
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Persimmon sued by ex-boss
Persimmon, the FTSE 100 housebuilder, has entered into a legal battle with John Bennett, the former finance director of Westbury.
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NewsDunster and PRP reunite for zero-carbon London project
Design team behind flagship Brixton scheme to bid for 200-home Albert Docks development
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CommentDon’t poke lions
Tony Bingham Composite companies hold out the promise of tax savings for the self-employed, so of course they are popular – just make sure you understand how they work so you don’t provoke the taxman
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NewsHochtief poaches Equion director to run UK PFI work
John Cann joins Hochtief PPP Solutions, but precise role remains unclear
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Tax investigation at luxury developer
Luxury developer Candy & Candy is being investigated by HM Revenue & Customs.
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Comment
A quay decision
British Ports engaged Hydro Soil Services to carry out strengthening works to quay wall 205 at Southampton. The contract was a lump sum contract based on the ICE conditions as amended. Hydro in turn engaged Haecon NV to carry out the design of the strengthening works to the quay ...
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SIPP makes its debut at Ipswich waterfront scheme
The first self-invested personal pension residential development fund, or SIPP, has been used to finance a waterfront scheme in Ipswich.
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Davis Langdon global review shows healthy figures
Consultant Davis Langdon has disclosed its global business figures in a performance review.
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Former Hyder director lands key World Cup role
Denis Lillie, a former director of Hyder Consulting, has been appointed construction project director for the 2010 World Cup finals, to be held in South Africa.
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FeaturesCost model: Social housing
Our series on projects worth less than £1m returns with an in-depth look at affordable homes. Max Wilkes of Davis Langdon explains what kinds of schemes the Housing Corporation wants for its money, and breaks down the costs
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Comment
Dictionary corner
I was interested to read your article “Jolly green clients” (21 July, page 44), which highlighted the bewilderment that still surrounds the term “sustainability”.
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NewsShoebury chic
These four residential buildings are part of a development in Shoeburyness, at the mouth of the Thames Estuary in Essex. Architect HawkinsBrown was appointed by client Gladedale Homes to work up the designs for the homes in the former army town near Southend. The ex-garrison land is now part of ...
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CommentA suitable case for treatment
There is growing evidence that the industry requires help in managing the welfare of its workforce. Constructing Better Health, a pilot scheme carried out in Leicester over the past 18 months, screened more than 2000 workers.