All Building articles in 2006 issue 44 – Page 4
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FeaturesA living legacy
Frank Gehry’s Maggie’s centre has been open for three years. Martin Spring paid a visit to find out how well it has served the cancer patients that use it. And on page 60, he reviews the latest centre, which also happens to be Zaha Hadid’s first completed project in the ...
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Features‘It’s a marvellous thing to do, but it’s a stupid way of doing it‘
So says the assistant headteacher of this school in Bradford, which was meant to show what the government’s flagship school building programme will do for Britain’s children. Instead, it’s more evidence of how it’s failing them.
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Lemley speaks out in Idaho
The former chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has warned that political squabbling is threatening the delivery of the London Olympic Games.
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CommentSickness or health
To the RIBA conference in Venice, where we encounter, if not death, then at least disease and depression, while closer to home an industry leader feels distinctly queasy on a site visit …
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CommentMobile generation
WEB WATCH - New phone? Then you’re probably one of a growing band of construction professionals receiving news alerts on the move. Alex Smith reports on our changing relationship to industry news
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CommentGangster rap
SECURITY ALERT - Gangmasters supply illegal construction workers as well as cockle pickers. And a new act is just part of a government crackdown on their activities
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Foul mouthed
Am I the only person who is appalled at the profanities expressed in your article concerning the future of the Office of Government Commerce (20 October, page 28)? In an industry that has been trying hard to improve its public image in the face of constant hostility in the popular ...
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Healthy numbers at Ferrovial
The Spanish construction firm Ferrovial has reported a 21% rise in net profit to £223m in the first nine months of 2006 after the acquisition of UK airports group BAA in June.
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FeaturesExplosive growth
Demolition contractor Coleman & Co has grown rapidly to offer a variety of services
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CommentDressed for success
Thanks to Bryan Imbery for this shot of a Portuguese painter whose choice of head and footwear are almost as impressive as the quality of his edging …
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Comment
Please don’t go
I am writing regarding your article (20 October, page 11) that says the RICS is considering selling its data and research arm, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
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A matter of life and death
Your blog about Al Gore’s recent film, An Inconvenient Truth (13 October), was entertaining but somewhat flippant. As last year’s Sustainability Leader award winner, I feel duty-bound to comment.
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CommentDances with gorillas
The ODA manifesto for building the 2012 Olympics talks about delivering on time, to a tight budget.But if that is to be done, novel ways of thinking are needed
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NewsSailing over the daffodils
The Savill Building in Windsor Great Park has scooped the supreme gold award in the Wood awards 2006, as well as picking up awards in the commercial, public access and structural categories.
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CPA predicts interest rate rise
The Construction Products Association is predicting a rise in interest rates this month, following a strong set of economic data.
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NewsRob Smith leaves consultant Hays
Robert Smith, managing director of recruitment consultant Hays Property and Construction, has surprised the industry by announcing his departure from the company.
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Construction industry under fire over global warming
Stern Report points to lack of co-ordination and training as causes of poor quality buildings
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NewsSchool procurement comes under fire as delays mount
Building programme falling well behind, according to figures from construction products body