All Building articles in 25 March 2011 – Page 4
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Comment
It's a gas
In regard to your article on the Passivhaus and Decent Homes refurbishments (11 February, page 50) should we expect that only empty properties will be upgraded?
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News
Foil underfoot
Timolean’s underfloor heating was used for a college’s sports facilities in Jersey
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Features
Sheppard Robson on flooring specification
Environmental considerations are crucial when specifying flooring. Building talks to Evolution, the sustainability team at architect Sheppard Robson about how the industry can minimise environmental impact
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News
Fit for a king
The first private sale homes on the King’s Cross Central regeneration project in central London have gained planning permission.
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Comment
Professional indemnity insurance: don't skimp
Professional indemnity insurance isn’t required by law, so how important can it be? Very – and remember, cutting back in this area can end in tears if things go wrong
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News
New tile designs
Craven Dunnill Jackfield supplied 11,835 tiles to a Cathedral Church in its biggest ever project
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Comment
A day in the life of a TCC judge
Mr Justice Akenhead: If you’re one of those who think the life of a judge is one of leisure punctuated by the odd judgment, think again. We don’t even have time to practise our golf strokes
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Comment
Crazy heights
When working 20ft above the ground, it’s best to find something sturdy to stand on …
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Comment
Covered up
Regarding the article “Spotlight now on OFT to defend five-year investigation” (11 March, building.co.uk) I’m not quite sure how cover pricing could affect the best price for the job. It would require all but one of the bidders to be seeking a cover price, the likelihood of which is very ...
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Features
Cost model: small projects
In these difficult economic times, small projects are not to be sniffed at. David Holmes and Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, cost up some of the most common kinds
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News
CityWatch: A one-horse race at the top
Galliford Try is storming ahead of its nearest rivals, helped by a strong set of results that led to a spike in its shares
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Comment
Retention cash: make me honest – but not yet
Almost everyone agrees that we should get rid of the practice of withholding retention cash. Even main contractors would be willing - if it wasn’t such a nice little earner
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News
Budget offers mixed results for industry
A reformed planning process, railway funding and more green investment were the positives