All Building articles in 2006 issue 38 – Page 3
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News
Kent LIFT schemes scrapped
Fears have been raised over the NHS LIFT programme after it emerged that schemes in Kent had been scrapped.
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FeaturesMorriss ignites SPPARC
SME focus — Maverick boss’ methods boost turnover from £400,000 to £1.8m in four years
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Levy could threaten housing growth, says study
The government could undermine its own housing growth plans in south-east England if it introduces the planning gain supplement, a report warns this week.
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Comment
Get it in writing
In 2002, the defendant, Mr Guy Marsh engaged the claimant, Mr Brian Maggs, to carry out refurbishment works on his town house in Bath. The contract between Mr Marsh and Mr Maggs for the works was partly written and partly oral. A budget estimate of £36,510 plus VAT was accepted ...
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PRP at the gates
Architect PRP has won its first competition in Russia to design this £53m luxury scheme on the outskirts of Moscow.
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FeaturesFrankenstein’s mentor
There is nothing to fear, the monster on the right is an amalgam of the qualities you should look for in a mentor. Katie Puckett explains how he was put together.
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CommentLast things first
He could make CSCS cards mandatory on government contracts, equalise VAT on new build and refurbishment, or even speed up planning … in fact, there’s no shortage of the things the industry would like Tony Blair to cross off his to-do list before he leaves office.
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NewsThose sail figures
Last weekend more than 2500 people from the industry descended on Cowes on the Isle of Wight to take part in the Little Britain Challenge Cup 2006.
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NewsExtreme gardening
Developer Land Securities has been given the go-ahead for its revised 37-storey tower in the City of London, at 20 Fenchurch Street, which includes a public sky garden.
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NewsMilne heads for England
Scottish housebuilder Stewart Milne has launched an acquisition drive in England with the aim of doubling its turnover to £600m by 2011.
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Tories set to impose higher green standards if elected
The Conservative party is planning to toughening its policy on the environmental standards to be reached in new-build and refurbishment work.
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Dodds plans Kier exit strategy
John Dodds, the 61-year-old chief executive of Kier Group, has rebutted speculation that he will shortly step down, saying he “will be around in 12 months’ time for the next results”.
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NewsPathfinders plan U-turn on demolition
Housing market renewal managers have volunteered to redraw some of the areas covered by the initiative in response to rising house prices. Opponents of demolition have argued that this has made the policy redundant in many districts.
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CommentRefuelling the renewable debate
Unless we act now, within 15 years fossil fuels will become too expensive and the effects of climate change irreversible. Bill Dunster looks to a more renewable future
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NewsHerzog & de Meuron get go-ahead for social housing
Stirling prize-winners receive planning permission for mixed-use scheme in Poplar, east London
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CommentCritical flaws
A lack of consistent training or doctrine among council officers is hindering the development of small-scale building projects in conservation areas, regardless of how good they happen to be
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Regeneration sector hit by recruitment and retention crisis
Some regeneration bodies are retaining staff for as little as a year, as the sector struggles with a recruitment crisis.
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RICS warns that lifestyle changes have to be made
Research produced this week for the RICS has warned that Britain must cut energy use if it is to meet the government’s goal of cutting carbon emissions 60% by 2050.
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