All Building articles in 2006 issue 34 – Page 3
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CommentThe pitfalls of DIY
Hanging the odd picture up is one thing, but once you’re into serious DIY you’re bound by the same standards as a professional builder. So if something bad happens on your property, you can end up paying damages, costs and even other defendants’ costs. Nasty
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NewsFresh turmoil at MDA as managing director quits
Charles Johnston and finance director clash with board over plans to diversify consultancy
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Comment
An exclusive deal
The respondent, Stainforth, obtained a loan from the appellant company, Lexi, to purchase a property. Stainforth had difficulty in re-financing the loan and asked Lexi if it knew of anyone who might be interested in buying the property. Lexi knew of a property investor who expressed an interest in buying ...
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FeaturesDanger in a strange land
Poles have streamed into the UK since their homeland joined the European Union. Many have found a good living, but others have lost their lives. Mark Leftly reports on what’s going wrong
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FeaturesConfessions of an impatient introvert
Galliford Try may be a bit of an odd shape for a listed company, but it’s going like a bomb, and those who know such things reckon it’s bound for greatness. Angela Monaghan met Greg Fitzgerald, the quiet man who’s driving with his foot on the floor
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Comment
Precast concrete has matured
While delighted that Bob Barlov of Pascall + Watson recognises that precast concrete is a robust, durable cladding material (7 July, page 90), I am disappointed that he has been allowed to criticise our industry with comments that are obsolete, ill-founded and unjustifiable.
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Language classes to help Poles to survive
Courses set up as it is revealed that all migrants who died last year were Polish
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FeaturesWho’s in charge now?
… or, how a group of bright young staff members at cost consultant Davis Langdon found themselves teaching the old board new tricks.
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Defence contract gives Carillion a fighting chance
A £95m Ministry of Defence work brings contractor back from the cold
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Honeywell forced to repair damaged cables at Wembley
Wembley M&E contractor Honeywell has had to repair cabling in the stadium’s communications room after discovering damage to work.
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Comment
An open letter to Tim Byles
Dear Tim, congratulations on taking up the challenge of the £40bn Building Schools for the Future Programme (. I wish you most sincerely every success – our young people and the teaching staff do deserve better learning environments.
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NewsLand protection laws set to delay brownfield schemes
Commons Act gives more time to campaigners registering public land as recreational greens
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McBains woos Currie & Brown shareholders
Consultant McBains Cooper has made a formal offer for rival Currie & Brown, Building understands.
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NewsGovernment to propose tax breaks for green buildings
Energy efficiency may be rewarded with stamp duty relief and a lower business rate
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NewsBrand new deal
Construction work has begun on the refurbishment of Sorby House, a former Department of Social Security office in Sheffield.
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Lend Lease profit up despite Bovis’ woes
Operating profit at Australian developer Lend Lease grew 24% in the past financial year, despite a disappointing performance from Bovis Lend Lease, its construction arm.
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Features
A late blossoming
After a steep drop in activity back in the spring, the main economic indicators show that construction activity sprang back in June. Experian Business Strategies fills in the details
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Police investigate Barratt death threats
Staff at Barratt Homes offices across the UK have been sent death threats and letters containing suspicious white powder.
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