All Building articles in 2006 issue 37 – Page 4
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FeaturesAmec - The reckoning
After a glorious decade at the helm of Britain’s leading construction empire, Sir Peter Mason is leaving a company suddenly engulfed by a £140m after-tax hit and a severe identity crisis. Mark Leftly reports on what went wrong
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Comment
No help at all
My company has taken on an apprentice in order to put something back into the industry and has done all the right things – enrolled him at college, contacted the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council about an apprenticeship and contacted
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CommentSomething in the air
Yes, there really is and it’s a worker installing a light fitting with an astonishing disregard for his reproductive future.
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EU judges throw out aggregates tax case
British Aggregates Association loses its challenge on the legality of UK aggregates tax
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Comment
Age has always been an issue
Richard Steer provides an interesting perspective on the age discrimination laws that come into force in October. He voices concern that lack of mobility at the top end of the age bracket will stifle prospects for younger entrants to the industry. However, this ignores a fundamental aspect of the demographic ...
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CommentCertifiable adjudicators
Like the umpires in last month’s ill-fated test match, adjudicators test the dispute against the rules and make a judgment – unfortunately some construction folk, and one or two lawyers, haven’t quite grasped that they can’t tamper with the ball either …
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The adjudication must go on …
Hillview engaged Botes to carry out certain works under a contract that contained adjudication provisions compliant with the requirements of the Construction Act. A dispute arose in relation to Hillview’s entitlement to liquidated and ascertained damages as a consequence of delays in completion of certain sections of the works. Hillview ...
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CommentAn actor’s life
Garvis Snook takes to the stage with his all-singing, all-dancing troupe of Rok staff, while property developers pretend to know about wine and Ken Yeang reveals a movie-star influence
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News
Miller on a roll after acquisition of Fairclough
The acquisition of housebuilder Fairclough by Miller Group seems to have paid off, as it boosted interim pre-tax profit 29%.
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NewsWilkinson Eyre to design £400m BBC Salford centre
Stirling prize-winning architect lands commission for four buildings in £400m media village
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FeaturesHopkins turns 30
That’s the practice, not the man, who is dodging the limelight despite his success
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FeaturesThe road to 2035
The government’s transport adviser has conducted a study into Britain’s long-term transport needs. Could this mark the start of a golden age for the construction industry?
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Housing stats — Top housing planning applications: August 2006
Despite the South-east’s dominance, Pennine Housing 2000 emerged as by far the biggest housing client last month
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Back issues - September 1895
Water shortages in London’s East End and the case for public ownership
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Bucknall’s turnover up 18%
Consultant Bucknall Austin has reported an 18% increase in turnover to £26m in unaudited results for the year to 30 April.
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Hackney unveils shortlist for £167m schools programme
Hackney council has selected a shortlist of private sector bidders for its £167m Building Schools for the Future programme.
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Construction orders soar by 16%
Strong demand for commercial projects, infrastructure and private housing has led to a 26% increase in orders in the three months to July, according to DTI figures.
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NewsRedrow profit slips 13% as housing market tightens
A weak market in mixed-use and regeneration takes the shine off housebuilder’s results
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Amec’s losses on A13 road contract put at £9m
… but it is confident of recovering £7m in bid costs on £167m Colchester hospital PFI