All Building articles in 21 April 2011 – Page 3
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NewsPrater prepares to compete with global cladding giants
The firm has revealed that it will aim for major £20m-plus unitised curtain walling jobs
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NewsProspects improve for office construction
There has been a marginal improvement in activity in the office sector according to data from Babour ABI/CPA
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CommentDamn the expense
The relationship between housebuilders and the NHBC generally works well. But sometimes the home warranty provider can be a bit gung-ho - and go way over the top on costs
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Comment
Inbox: One fine day
Imagine a world in which all building projects had superlative design, ultra efficient costs, sustainable solutions, spotless health and safety - and there were no outraged letters to publish
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NewsMelbourne's Institute of Molecular Science: an experiment in design
Construction has started on the £61m Institute of Molecular Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne.
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NewsRedrow to sell Scottish division and expand in South-east
Firm will target continued growth in London and the South-east
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FeaturesFeeling the heat: Fire door specification
Incorrectly specified fire doors could, at worst, cost lives. Now a landmark legal case could mean that it’s the contractor and specifier who will end up in court.
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Smooth or intricate door knobs
Samuel Heath and Sons have added two centre door knobs to its brassware collections
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CommentHansom: Flights of fantasy
The sun comes out and Brits go doolally, right? Luckily there are no examples here of pale, topless men walking the streets but there are wanna-be wrestlers, wizards and wardrobe fans
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Uncertainty rules
Tender prices are still falling while material prices and wages are rising, says Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company. All these bank holidays aren’t helping either
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NewsMore Moorish: Tottenham Town Hall
United House and bptw have completed the refurbishment of Tottenham Town Hall
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NewsHousebuilders’ share prices tumble
The Independent Commission on Banking recommended higher capitalisation rates for banks
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NewsThermal improvements
Kawneer has enhanced the thermal performance of a series of its doors and windows
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NewsStyles & Wood plans to increase staff under new management
The fit-out firm plans to expand by 10-15%, following a 29% drop in turnover
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NewsSimon Rawlinson on ... inflation
What do the construction industry and the retail industry have in common?
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CommentA lesson in subeconomics
Cost consultants whisper in their client’s ear, ’take the lowest bid’. But by the time they’ve paid for poor quality products and claims and variations, it just doesn’t stack up