All Building articles in 2006 issue 40 – Page 5
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News
HSE clears second Battersea crane
The Health and Safety Executive has given the all-clear to a second crane on the Battersea site where two people were killed last week.
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Conservatives back radical reform of planning system
Tories call for streamlined appeals and the abolition of ‘use class’ orders to free up office space
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Wembley parties try to avoid court battle
Wembley contractor Multiplex and client Wembley National Stadium Limited this week called off their first High Court appearance amid growing efforts to sort find an out-of-court settlement.
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Goldsmith attacks Labour’s sustainability record
Zac Goldsmith, Tory adviser on the environment, has criticised the government for not forcing a change towards more sustainable construction methods in health projects.
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DCLG poised to appoint new head of Building Regs
Shona Dunn is set to succeed Anne Hemming in January, Mark Coulshed is made interim head
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Comment
We’re already hands-on, John
I read John Spanswick’s column (15 September, page 32) with some amusement. Perhaps if he were to open his eyes, he would realise that there is, in fact, intelligent life outside of the headquarters of the Major Contractors Group.
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Comment
Almshouses for the future
I read Mark Leftly’s blog on freeing up controls on retirement homes (26 July, www.building.co.uk/blogs) with incredulity. Perhaps he ought to talk to some people a bit closer to retirement.
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How can we build homes for all?
Home front — Without more available land and a faster planning process, the PGS will fail
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Features
Who’s going to clad all these?
After the collapse of Schmidlin earlier this year, the world of curtain walling has been in a state of unusual nervousness, with contractors wondering who they can turn to to do the work on major projects. Sarah Richardson looks at an uncertain future for cladding services
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David Pretty reveals plans for life after Barratt
The outgoing chief executive of Barratt will not be opting for pipe and slippers when he steps down at the end of the year.
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Delays feared after high-voltage cable runs short
Energy company EDF says it does not have enough cable to meet demand for site connections
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Cyril Sweett acquires Altonwood Project Services
Consultant Cyril Sweett has purchased a project management and consulting service in north London for £500,000.
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Interserve could involve police in accounting irregularities case
Company admits it may have to bring in outside agencies, as strong results fuel rise in share price
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McInerney Homes boosted by 80% increase in UK turnover
Irish developer McInerney Homes posted a positive set of interim results thanks to a strong performance by its UK operation.
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Hyder raises £7.8m war chest
Hyder Consulting has raised about £7.8m for acquisitions in Germany and Hong Kong by issuing new shares.
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O’Rourke reveals expansion plans as profit jumps 44%
Contractor split into international hubs, identifying Gulf states as target for growth
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Mace tipped to win £350m Shard
Mace is set to land the construction management role on the £350m Shard of Glass tower in London, which will be Europe’s tallest building when it is completed.
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RMJM designs £200m Cambridge laboratory
Architect RMJM is designing a £200m medical research laboratory in Cambridge, Building understands.
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Features
Building intelligence Q2 2006: Slow start
Since the fall in output in 2005 – widely regarded as a blip – the industry has failed to bounce back at the speed predicted. But although public sector output declined in the first half of 2006, there has been an acceleration in the commercial sector