All Building articles in 2007 Issue 27 – Page 4
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FeaturesSpotlight on — critical systems
Martin Smith from Gardiner & Theobald reviews the lead times for major M&E components on critical systems projects such as data centres
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CommentA few corrections …
As reported in Hansom, (22 June, page 29) I can confirm that I have recently resigned from the position of deputy chairman of the Construction Industry Council’s sustainable development committee. However, most other aspects of your short report are misleading.
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Morgan Sindall prospers in strong construction market
Morgan Sindall, which is in the process of buying Amec’s regeneration and construction business, said it was in line to meet expectations for the six months to 30 June, partly because the construction market was stronger than last year.
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NewsTimms takes reins as sixth minister for construction in six years
The former chief secretary to the Treasury must find his feet at the newly created Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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New-build sales and completions in May
Private completions are up and housing association completions down, with the South-east the leading region
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CommentNot too comfy
Construction output is at an all-time high but with skills and materials shortages creeping up on us, we need to be prepared for a downturn
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FeaturesDo you want chips with that?
The most commonly used and available form of biomass is wood. Here the Building Cost Information Service discusses this source of fuel, and the technology used to burn it
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FeaturesChelsea’s magic sponge
The famous CFC hopes its marksmen will be kept fit and working by this luxurious training and physiotherapy complex in Surrey
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CommentRegime change
More stories from the dark side as politicians struggle for each others jobs, rogue builders cash in on the floods and I violate the smoking ban
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Zero-carbon champion named
Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the National House Building Council (NHBC), has been appointed to champion the rights of purchasers on the industry’s zero-carbon housing taskforce.
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Linden plans land buying spree in London
Linden Homes, which was bought by Galliford Try in March, is making its first foray into the central London housing market.
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NewsPretty: give tax relief to first-time buyers
David Pretty, Barratt’s former chief executive, has urged the government to give tax breaks to first-time home buyers.
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Comment
The master builders
This photograph of workmen trimming rebar at a site near Giza in Cairo was sent in by Eric Fleming of Dawn Construction.
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Brown’s next ‘eco’ step
Gordon Brown was this week due to announce the latest moves in his drive to build five eco towns.
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Tom Hunter branches out
Property entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter has entered the regeneration sector after buying a stake in the Manchester-based firm Inpartnership.
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NewsKelly vetoes Bovis scheme
Secretary of state rejects 2,200-home Filton project that ‘would not ensure high-quality design’
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Bouygues closes in on first UK takeover target
French giant understood to be in talks to acquire Warings, a medium-sized firm in Portsmouth
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Bouygues closes in on first UK takeover target
French giant understood to be in talks to acquire Warings, a medium-sized firm in Portsmouth