All Building articles in 2006 issue 49 – Page 4
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NewsKelly prepares to launch Labour’s green flagship
Code for Sustainable Homes, plans for zero-carbon housing and PPS26 all set to be unveiled
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NewsEverything is illuminated
An army of electricians lit up architectural sites in Manchester last week in a “guerrilla lighting” event organised by BDP Lighting, a division of architect Building Design Partnership.
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Features
Oh my god, I didn’t
Ah, but the sick lump of fear in your stomach tells you that you did – and now you have to go to work and cope with the fall-out. Lydia Stockdale and Katie Puckett report on how to make sure your Christmas party antics don’t ruin your career …
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… as ODA finalises stadium design
A concept design and budget for the Olympic stadium will be finalised by the end of this month, David Higgins, chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority, has confirmed.
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PFI tsar forced to postpone departure from Treasury
Richard Abadie to remain in post until spring as Treasury struggles to find successor
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Comment
Define your terms
The figures you quote (“CH2M boss says Olympics will top £12bn”, 1 December, page 10) have nothing to do with the current debate over the costs of the Games. The higher numbers relate to work outside the Olympic Delivery Authority’s scope.
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NewsDavis Langdon profit leaps by third
Consultant Davis Langdon has reported a 31% rise in pre-tax profit, from £24.5m to £32.2m, in its second year as a limited liability partnership (LLP).
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Output data shows repair and maintenance drop
The latest output data from the government paints a mixed picture of construction.
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McBains Cooper eyes MDA as next takeover target
After failing to buy rival Currie & Brown, consultant turns its attention to troubled QS
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CommentHiggins & Co
WEB WATCH — While the mainstream media takes care of negative hype, the Olympic Delivery Authority’s home page puts London’s preparations for the Games in rather rosier light …
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Land Secs to work closer with specialists
Francis Salway, chief executive of Land Securities, has said he wants to forge closer links with specialist contractors.
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CommentCalling a halt
There was a battle for North Greenwich and then Cutty Sark. Now south-east Londoners are in arms over the elimination of Woolwich station from Crossrail
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NewsCabe calls for rethink of King’s Cross station design
Watchdog describes aspects of McAslan + Partners’ design for £250m scheme as ‘surreal’
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NewsThe Brits can lead the way on expo
HOME FRONT — A successful British expo will depend on a holistic approach to regeneration
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Writ hits sale of British Nuclear Group
The race to take over the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing facility could be delayed by a legal battle over the cost of a radioactive leak.
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CommentWonders & blunders
Vicky Smith picks two Birmingham buildings, one as sharp as a Sabatier knife in an Armani suit, the other an aquarium that combines fear with disappointment …
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NewsMcColl’s big idea
Stewart McColl, the chief executive of listed architect SMC Group, this week set out his global ambitions at a company conference.
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Industry hails Brown and Barker’s new deal for developers
Zero carbon homes by 2010Tony Blair to lead planning taskforcePlanning gain supplement delayed