All Building articles in 2007 issue 43 – Page 6
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Comment
Guests we can’t do without
Migrant labour makes the construction industry work, so the government must think hard about proposed laws that would make it harder to employ it
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Features
Spotlight on tall buildings
Big buildings are rising up across London, putting pressure on suppliers and contractors alike
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Features
Building in the fourth dimension
You‘ll know about intelligent 3D programs, but they’re old hat now. The leading firms are using software that can model an entire scheme from planning application to demolition. Stephen Kennett looks at how it works and, overleaf, how it has transformed a Foster + Partners office
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News
BSF programme revised
The government will launch a revised school building programme by summer 2008, it confirmed this week.
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Features
Hallowed be thy brand
BMW’s car showroom in Munich takes the worship of luxury automobiles to astonishing lengths
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News
Blow for McAlpine as shareholder ‘considers its options’
Five per cent shareholder Audley Capital holds discussions with Carillion over takeover Support from Audley could force McAlpine to open its books
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News
Blow for McAlpine as shareholder ‘considers its options’
Support from Audley could force McAlpine to open its books
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Comment
The painful birth of Part L
I am not sure the enforcement of Part L is as poor as is often claimed.
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News
Between a dock and a hard place
Thanks to Ian Gibb for sending in this charming riverbank scene.
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News
Barker upbeat on housing but warns of buy-to-let ‘weakness’
Kate Barker, the Bank of England monetary policy commission member and housing expert, gave an upbeat assessment of the housing market this week despite warning that it remained “vulnerable” to a downturn.
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Comment
Awkward moments
Whether it be talking to method actors at a corporate function, duetting with Chris de Burgh in a Parisian bar, or simply mistaking your host company for one of its biggest rivals, they’re all here …
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News
Specialists awards shortlist
The shortlist for Building’s fifth annual Specialist Contractor awards has been announced. It recognises the industry’s top performers in 10 categories.
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News
Awards success for Building
Building journalists have bagged nominations for a string of awards this year.
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News
Bullish Aukett looks to buy
After failed merger talks with SMC, architect looks to acquire another business
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News
‘Approve nuclear power or risk disaster,‘ expert warns
Consultant claims delays in going ahead with atomic plants could lead firms to invest in coal
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News
‘Approve nuclear power or risk disaster,‘ expert warns
Consultant claims delays in going ahead with atomic plants could lead firms to invest in coal
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News
Calfordseaden appoints partner
Also: Tuffin Ferraby Taylor recruits new building surveyor for Kingston
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Comment
Apples and pears
The table comparing the government’s housing target with NHBC completions (5 October 2007, page 32) is misleading.
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News
Biggest ever PFI to be announced ‘within weeks’
£16bn Defence Review Training scheme to begin with £1bn training centre in south Wales