All Building articles in 2006 issue 39 – Page 4
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Comment
Building buys a half
In “Building buys a pint … for PRP Architects” (15 September, page 32), I could not help but notice that there would appear to have been five people at the Bishop’s Finger in Smithfield, but only three drinks bought.
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News
Leadbitter buys Kent builder
Regional contractor Leadbitter has acquired Kent-based Denne Construction to create a company with a £250m turnover.
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CommentThe Budapest wall game
All you need to play are two willing competitors and one rapidly disintegrating wall. Absolutely no protective equipment necessary …
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NewsCurrie & Brown nabs O’Neill to oversee nuclear growth
Former senior honcho at British Nuclear Group to spearhead new drive in energy sector
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Comment
Preserving a dying breed
I was struck by the comments about sourcing the next generation of estimators in the article “What does it take to get your loyalty?” (8 September, page 38).
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CommentUnto the breach
Having lost patience with government initiatives on sustainability for commercial buildings, the British Property Federation is stepping in with its own code
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Plumbing market on the mend, says Wolseley boss
The chief executive of Wolseley remains upbeat about the UK plumbing and heating market, although it had been quiet over the past 12 months.
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FeaturesWhat to do if your boss won’t leave
You know the problem: you’re hungry for power, you want your boss’ job and you want it now. But the boss is showing no signs of wanting to quit. What to do? Lydia Stockdale looks at the options
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CommentWonders & blunders
Simon Birchall marvels at the beauty of Will Alsop’s design for Marseille’s local government headquarters, but rails against inner-city ring roads ...
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NewsBlair: Nuclear power is the only way to stave off energy crisis
The prime minister tells delegates at the Labour conference that Britain needs the most radical overhaul of its energy policies since the war
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First BAA management change
Ferrovial, the Spanish owner of airport operator BAA, has made its first management change three months after taking over the company for £10bn.
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NewsSMC set to buy signature architect ‘before Christmas’
But listed company remains tightlipped over identity of the practice for commercial reasons
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GLA appoints green watchdog to monitor the Olympics
A consortium made up of green organisations, Forum for the Future and the London Sustainability Exchange, together with auditor Pricewaterhouse Coopers, has been appointed by the Greater London Authority to monitor sustainability on the 2012 Olympic Games.
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NewsAnother landmark for south London
Architect Allford Hall Monaghan Morris has unveiled this design for a mixed-use development in Southwark, south London.
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Comment
Young and old alike
Getting to grips with the incoming age regulations is likely to give employers a headache, but they are going to present particular difficulties for those in the construction industry
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Comment
Campaign for real ale
Good to see PRP Architects had proper beer to drink. If I had such a thing as an approved list, PRP would be on it for that alone.
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News
Carillion replaces rail boss after contracts setback
Contractor brings in ‘inclusive manager’ to persuade Network Rail to reverse suspension
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NewsHome Factory to launch off-site affordable flats
Next month Home Factory is launching affordable off-site-manufactured apartments for the housing association sector.
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NewsHSE advises caution over fatal Battersea crane accident
Steven Williams, the chief inspector of the Health and Safety Executive, said that people should not jump to conclusions about the cause of the crane collapse in south-west London this week.