All Building articles in 22 November 2013
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CommentDoosan Babcock Limited vs Comercializadora de Equipos y Materiales Mabe Limitada: On demand guarantees
This case, before Mister Justice Edwards-Stuart, concerns whether the right to make a call under an on-demand guarantee is qualified by the terms of the underlying contract
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CommentHarnessing the hatred of energy firms
Energy efficiency is not very cool but neither is giving all your money to the big six
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CommentEnergy infrastructure is fundamentally local
Both construction and energy markets are too centralised and not equiped to tackle climate change
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CommentWill Part L 2013 really make any difference?
The transition to the new standards didn’t work well last time, it won’t this time
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CommentLetters of intent: Start as you mean to go on
The ongoing dispute between Volkerfitzpatrick and Keller shows the dangers of failing to back up a letter of intent with a finalised, formal subcontract
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NewsTate Britain gallery unveils £45m refurb
Tate Britain opens its doors to the public this week after £45m refurbishment
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CommentWe need to talk about BIM
BIM is famously the magic formula that will get the industry working together in peace and harmony. But it looks awfully like a way of shifting risk onto subcontractors …
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CommentConstruction pantomime offers seasonal cheer
While subbies, contractors and architects are all reporting rising workloads, the pressure is still on for those at the back end of the supply chain
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FeaturesReview: Tate Britain's refurbishment
Caruso St John’s redevelopment of Tate Britain contains no dramatic interventions. Rather, it is a masterclass in creating modern, vibrant spaces within the context of a venerable institution
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FeaturesInterview: Cyrille Ragoucy, Lafarge Tarmac
The chief executive of Lafarge Tarmac has big plans for the newly merged materials giant. And he’s not going to let a little difference of opinion with the Competition Commission stand in his way
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NewsViñoly's £510m Marble Arch design unveiled
Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine providing pre-construction advice to developer Almacantar
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NewsContractors face two more blacklist High Court actions
Both Ucatt and Unite announce legal claims, bringing total number of cases to four
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NewsRLB under fire over ‘rigged’ Belfast theatre job
Consultant criticised after Stormont committee says it has a ‘strong impression’ that procurement of Lyric Theatre was ‘manipulated’
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FeaturesCost model: Data centres
The data centre sector remains highly active and market growth has continued throughout the global recession. We examine the latest trends in low-energy data centre design, procurement and construction
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CommentTechnology is a wonderful thing - but only if you know how to use it
Research into consumer attitudes to low and zero carbon technologies reveals contains some important lessons for the industry
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NewsBarbour ABI's market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s monthly Economic Construction Market Review is now available to download
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CommentEmbracing the customs
The nascent custom-build sector should not be viewed as a threat by volume housebuilders. Rather, it is a chance for them to sell more homes
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CommentPlant hire prices dip slightly despite upturn in construction
A look at the latest data from the Office for National Statistics
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CommentThose housebuilding numbers: Joy, reality, then annoyance
The increase in housebuilding doesn’t look that impressive when you plot it on a graph
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CommentGetting to grips with an ageing workforce
How do we retain the experience that older staff bring?