All Building articles in 2007 issue 41 – Page 4
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NewsSteelworkers threaten strike
Steelworkers across the UK are threatening unofficial strike action in a row over pay
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CommentShort and simple
Tony Bingham (“KISS and tell”, 14 September, page 56) may like to know there is a subcontract that meets his requirements – one for which he and Building are partly responsible.
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Waterman profit rise
Consultant Waterman Group has reported a 21% increase in pre-tax profit to £5.1m for the year to 30 June 2007.
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CommentPass the parcel
When partnering was introduced, contractors tended to get landed with most of a project’s risk. In these days of high demand, they’re trying to pass it back to clients. But is that a good strategy?
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FeaturesNaughty school
Just because these Stuttgart classrooms make the most of light, colour and ‘the way children walk’ doesn’t mean they can’t break a few rules …
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Scrapping of PGS meets industry praise
The industry has welcomed news that the government will ditch the planning gain supplement (PGS).
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NewsZaha’s Iberian peninsula
This is Zaha Hadid’s proposed scheme for the Zorrozaurre peninsula in Spain, which she plans to turn into an island.
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NewsInspace hits the jackpot
Housebuilder Inspace has landed its largest housing regeneration scheme since it was spun off from Willmott Dixon in 2005.
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Lewis & Hickey office in India
Architect Lewis & Hickey has targeted India to grow its business.
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CommentGrowth, but at what price?
Wow! Pop those champagne corks. What a year it’s been for the sector’s top 250 consultants.
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Sauce for the goose
It was with interest that I read that the Olympic Development Authority (ODA) says it will not be using retentions in its contracts, but has stopped short of banning them along the supply chain.
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Theyve never had it so good
Peter Whitbread’s letter questions society’s over-reliance on academic success in preparing the construction workforce of tomorrow (14 September, page 34). I am pleased to say that, in fact, the choice of qualifications now available leaves young people better prepared than ever before.
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CommentIt’s a fit-out, not a fit-up
When your project gets to the closing stages, a host of new subcontractors and delivery people appear on site. But how do you make sure some of those strangers aren’t there to rob you?
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Not so excellent?
I have just read your article on BREEAM (21 September, page 14) and feel compelled to write to you.
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NewsHow Erinaceous was stopped in its tracks
As many of its constituent QSs and architects prepare to buy their way out of the stricken property services group, David Parsley considers the future of the company that grew from nowhere to the verge of the FTSE 250, only for its addiction to acquisition to bring it to the ...
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Materials price hike hits Emirates
Materials prices in the United Arab Emirates have risen almost 20% in the past year, according to a report by EC Harris.
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