All Building articles in 21 April 2011 – Page 2
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NewsLawyers claim loophole in new Construction Act
Lawyers claim the act will allow the use of a much-maligned clause
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FeaturesAffordable rent: a numbers crisis
The government hopes that allowing housing associations to charge higher rents will lead to more new homes built with less subsidy. But many in the sector think it will have exactly the opposite effect.
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CommentMy digital life: Alexandra Notay
Are you into social networking?Absolutely - I like the immediacy of it. I’m ridiculed for being glued to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and foursquare.What’s your favourite app?Our LessEn app, of course. It shows the actual energy efficiency of buildings. I’m proud that we’ve made something invisible more engaging.What is your preferred ...
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NewsODA eco-targets may apply to all public work
New procurement strategy could mean the Olympics sustainability targets are rolled out to all public sector construction
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Folding aluminium doors
Schueco’s door system is suitable for a range of applications including residential, commercial and retail
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FeaturesIt’s big, it’s bold, but is the Heron tower any good?
The City’s tallest skyscraper is the ultimate in lavish office space for ’boutique’ finance firms. But its design is a huge let down for Londoners
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NewsArtful entrance: the Modern Art Oxford gallery
GEZE’s sliding door system has been specified for the first time in the UK
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Comment
Up, up and away
In tough times, adjudication is increasingly seen as too costly. An escalation dispute procedure offers a quick, cheap alternative that preserves the business relationship
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NewsBalfour Beatty wins first place
Firm takes advantage of rivals’ falling workloads despite only increasing wins by £25m
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BIM roll-out for public projects hits three-month delay
Sources say it was put on hold because of local government elections in May
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NewsCPA: expected boost in exports
Survey by Construction Products Association found 36% of firms expected exports to increase over the next year
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James Caan to help boost London property market
Star to help entrepreneurs build London-based schemes with Dragons’ Den-style investments
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NewsMid-size engineers will have to merge, says Gifford boss
Chief executive says Ramboll takeover will allow firm to take advantage of emerging markets
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Going for broke
Adjudication can help companies’ cashflow, but what happens in cases of insolvency when there is no cash to flow?
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Building buys a pint ... for Crofton
Building ventured to Borough to buy the first Pint held south of the river, for Crofton
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NewsMargolis grows with management buy-in
SME profile: Fit-out firm enters new territory by targeting Chinese companies setting up in London
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FeaturesJames Caan: Hear me roar
Any good story has a rags-to-riches theme and James Caan doesn’t disappoint. And as he makes a surprise move into property, he’s keen to share the cash around. This is the Dragon who hates to follow the crowd.
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NewsJapan calls on UK firms for emergency prefab homes
Government seeks to meet shortfall on 72,000-unit scheme to rehouse people hit by recent disaster
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NewsSixty per cent of consultants plan job change
Hays’ salary guide shows many consultants looking to leave their jobs within a year