All Building articles in 22 July 2011 – Page 2
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CommentWonders & blunders with Colin Morrell
Colin Morrell’s head is turned by a couple of office buildings, but while PwC’s HQ stands out for its design and sustainabilty, the Ark in Hammersmith should sink without trace
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NewsWillmott: listed firms too bullish
Chief executive worried the government is getting the wrong message
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NewsCampden Hill: Living in luxury
John McAslan & Partners’ designed scheme overlooks Holland Park in west London
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NewsKensington and Chelsea College opens
Dixon Jones Architects’ £14.5m Kensington and Chelsea College has opened.
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CommentTolent clauses: Read but don't weep
The new Construction Act stands accused of letting contractors force subbies into picking up all adjudication costs, but that’s an overly pessimistic reading of the legislation
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FeaturesWill the construction strategy help or hinder SMEs?
The coalition’s construction strategy was officially launched this week. How come SMEs are worried that life is about to become much more difficult? Building reports
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CommentS is for suspension, T is for termination of a contract
Want to wind up work on a job early? In the latest of our jargon-busting series Michael Conroy Harris explains how to go about suspending or terminating a contract
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Converted offices: Too much homework
Fancy living in a converted office? The government wants you to but Jay Das thinks it’s a short-term solution that will create long-term problems
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NewsLeaked planning policy draft prioritises developer profits
Document suggests councils may have to cut back their requirements for affordable housing
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NewsEnd of term report: encouraging signs, but needs more work
Response to the James Review leaves some key questions unanswered
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CommentEnvironmental impact: A thorny issue
The development process can quickly become tangled up in rules governing pre-existing flora and fauna. Here’s the lay of the land …
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CommentFair payment: Get some ZZZs
Fair payment. It’s what we all want, isn’t it? The government is backing payment promises, coming soon to a contract near you
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FeaturesSustainability: From start to finish
Sustainability means more than how a finished building performs - how the materials start and end their lives is increasingly important. Building looks at the challenges faced when trying to go green and how three sectors are adapting
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NewsGovernment stalls on key James Review points
A further three-month consultation is to be launched
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CommentGreen retrofitting: Home help
The government’s aim to make housing greener is laudable, but imposing ever more stringent regulations won’t help. Linden Homes’ idea of a central fund for retrofitting may do
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NewsLenehan: Styles & Wood targeting growth in London market
New chief executive believes the London market could help the firm return to growth
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CommentHansom: upping the stakes
You’ve got to innovate to stay ahead of the game, as demonstrated by this week’s super-size canapes, rowing on the roof of Selfridges and the fact I can now be found on Twitter …
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FeaturesPete Redfern: How the recession made me stronger
In 2008 Taylor Wimpey’s chief executive was battling to rescue the firm from the brink of collapse, just months after the merged company became the UK’s biggest housebuilder. Today it’s back in growth and a far stronger business. Building talked to him about surviving tough times
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Inbox: Worry not
What’s the best test?Regarding Rab Bennetts’ article (15 July, page 26), as an architect-turned-procurement-of-architects-specialist for a large software company, I am interested in seeing an example or a little more detail about the system for procuring architects that he would use to get a better qualitative assessment. He makes some ...
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