All Building articles in 2007 Issue 29 – Page 6
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Trade body launch
The Building Envelope Contractors Association was formally launched this week.
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HBOS considers Quintain bid
The banking group HBOS confirmed this week that it is considering making a bid for developer Quintain, which is valued at about £1.2bn.
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CommentThe battle of Easingwold
Margaret Tomlinson wanted an extension for her terraced home. Okay, said the builder, that will be £19,500, please. It was downhill all the way after that, ending up in a trial that lasted six-and-a-half days…
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NewsNo sackings in NG Bailey internet scandal
An investigation into the NG Bailey YouTube scandal has resulted in disciplinary action, but no sackings.
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NewsBack for more
Company focus — Having survived Wembley, former Multiplex boss Martin Tidd is taking on the Shard
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NewsAudit office raises fears over Olympic cost plan
Parliament’s spending watchdog warns about risk of cost rises and urges greater accountability
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Arup to help thrash out code for zero-carbon offices
Engineer to join with BRE to devise non-domestic equivalent of Code for Sustainable Homes
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NewsArt for arts sake
Contractor HBG has just completed the Roland Levinsky Building for the University of Plymouth, which will open to the public in September.
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Erroneous arguments
I was interested to read Edward Whipp’s views on masonry and brickwork (6 July, page 78).
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NewsTeam announced for Battersea power station masterplan
Developer Real Estate Opportunities (REO) has announced the team that will work with architect Rafael Viñoly to masterplan the redevelopment of Battersea power station in south London.
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HBG boss anger
Richard Gregory, HBG chief executive, has criticised the government for failing to appoint any senior construction figures to its Business Council for Britain.
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HBF prepares alternatives to PGS
The Home Builders Federation is working on alternatives to the planning gain supplement (PGS), after Gordon Brown last week challenged the industry to present him with a better way to fund infrastructure.
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CommentAllow me to present your bill
The Construction Act consultation has acknowledged that companies need payment certainty, but it is not tackling the surreal arrangement whereby the payer decides what the payee is owed
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Holloway White Allom looks at options as it plans expansion
Niche contractor Holloway White Allom, formerly part of the John Laing Group, is carrying out a strategic review that may lead to a sale or a flotation on the alternative investment market.
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NewsMore departures at Costain after centralisation drive
Rob Drury, southern regional director, follows his counterpart in northern arm out of the door
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There’s nothing to be afraid of
It is now just over two years old, and it is distinctly better than JCT98, but poor old JCT2005 still seems to be getting the cold shoulder. Why? It all seems to boil down to fear of the unknown
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Mergers and acquisitions will prove profitable for industry
The wave of mergers and acquisitions in the construction industry could lead to a step change in the sector’s profitability, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC).
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Racial abuse fine
Benham General Engineering in Maldon, Essex, has been ordered to pay almost £34,000 in compensation for racially abusing an employee, Pauline Taylor.