All Building articles in 2006 issue 43 – Page 5
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Comment
Price check
On 22 September, I wrote an article about the cost of photovoltaic systems. Ian Butters then wrote a letter on 6 October that argued that increases in electricity prices would mean a reduced net present value for photovoltaic systems. However, as the cost table only appraises, and does not compare ...
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Comment
Unforeseen changes
A problem emerged with your announcement that the DCLG had withdrawn Part F guidance on the installation of trickle ventilators in replacement windows (6 October).
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NewsWYG buys project manager
Consultant White Young Green has snapped up London-based project management consultancy Trench Farrow in a £4.5m acquisition, with the possibility of further deals between now and next summer.
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NewsHousebuilders: a buyers’ guide
With stocks soaring and fresh rumours circulating every week, here’s Building’s guide to possible takeovers …
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BT switches procurement to regional frameworks
Company abandons national system as focus of work moves from new build to refurbishment
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Comment
A binding decision
The case of William Verry Ltd vs The Mayor and Burgesses of The London Borough of Camden concerned the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision, but raises the issue of the status of an adjudicator’s decision as a result of the operation of the final certificate provisions in the contract and ...
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NewsLife’s a beach – unless you win
Tarek Merlin, a columnist and member of the Building graduate editorial board panel, has won a competition to build a beach hut in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire.
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Ashford quango to create ‘infrastructure bank’
The quango charged with the growth of Ashford in Kent is working on plans to establish the UK’s first financial institution to fund the development of local infrastructure.
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NewsJohn Laing forms dedicated arm for non-PFI contracts
Richard Weston heads up new division, to be called John Laing Projects & Developments
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NewsIndustry counts cost of Wembley stadium’s ‘appalling saga’
Senior figures welcome out-of-court settlement between Multiplex and WNSL, but fear for the damage already done to the reputation of the UK construction industry
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A van for all reasons
White vans have always been the vehicle of choice in the building trade, but now theyre being used to spread the word on sustainability and training and for making toasties. Lydia Stockdale hitched three lifts
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PWC called in to review ailing national schools programme
Consultant to examine effectiveness of £45bn BSF initiative after complaints of delays and waste
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NewsAfter the Gherkin … the Anaconda
Foster and Partners has unveiled this spectacular design for a £1bn residential resort on the Red Sea coast of Egypt.
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Firms sue after Canary Wharf collapse
The contractors who were working on a site beside the fatal Canary Wharf crane collapse in 2000 are suing the crane operator and manufacturer for damages.
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F+G to advise Welsh assembly on health spend
Consultant Faithful + Gould (F+G) has been appointed national cost adviser to the Welsh Health Estates and the National Assembly for Wales for the next four years.
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CBUK accused of delay
Multiplex has accused former Wembley steel subcontractor Cleveland Bridge of delaying the progress of its damages claim, amid continued concerns over CBUK’s solvency.
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Daylight saving costs construction £500m
The reduction in daylight hours after the clocks go back on Sunday will cost the construction industry more than £500m through increased numbers of accidents.