All Building articles in 2007 Issue 31 – Page 6
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Timms aims to equal the record of Nick Raynsford
New minister promises to champion the industry, and push for better sustainability and safety
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Comment
Equity can aid housing crisis
The government has finally acknowledged that the crisis in affordable housing will have disastrous repercussions for the economy (July 27, page 20).
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RICS suspends Hips case as government agrees to review
The RICS has suspended its judicial review of the Home Information Pack (Hip) initiative, which was introduced this week for four-bedroom houses.
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NG Bailey sets out growth targets after strong year
M&E group announces plans to increase penetration in maintenance and facilities management
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Amec plans to double size with ‘significant acquisition’
Amec is understood to be planning a significant acquisition in the energy sector after selling off its built environment assets.
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WSP acquisition
Consultant WSP has bought Australian environmental project management firm Fitzwalter Group for £1.9m, continuing its expansion in the southern hemisphere after acquisitions in Australia and South Africa.
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Comment
Nothing safe about our houses
So Peter Hain’s first act as secretary of state for work and pensions was to call an inquest into why so many people are dying on building sites – 17 more this year than last.
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Taylor Wimpey bullish despite £61m US hit
Taylor Wimpey, the UK’s largest housebuilder, this week insisted it was “in good shape” to come out of the housing slump in the US, despite taking a further £61m hit in its first half results, writes Sarah Richardson.
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Friends of the Earth demands tax incentives for green DIY work
Environmental group calls for stamp duty rebates on VAT reductions for homeowners upgrading properties
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No Hips replacement please
Plenty of fears are being raised today about today's introduction of Home Information Packs. Despite the concerns there is more good than bad in the new legislation as long as the will and skill is there to enforce them.