All Building articles in 27 April 2012
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NewsMinisters told to stop 'panicking' about heat incentive
Government fears run on budget of Renewable Heat Incentive despite sluggish start
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FeaturesSpecial projects: Cutty Sark - the crystal ship
The world’s last surviving tea clipper has risen again - not just restored, but dramatically suspended in a vast diagrid glass canopy. Ike Ijeh looks around - and underneath - Grimshaw Architects’ impressive renovation
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NewsSearch begins for new chief construction adviser
Sources say current building tsar Paul Morrell ‘has ruled out’ serving a third two-year term
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine + Mace tipped for £8bn Earls Court job
Building understands contractors are in pole position for massive west London development
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NewsFunding cut for UK-Chinese 'eco-city' project
‘Frustrating” move will hit Arup, Atkins, Mott, Make and others
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NewsLabour slams 'burying' of Green Deal research
Flint fears publication schedule will deliberately overshadow findings
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FeaturesHays International Salary Survey 2012: Rich in oil
Engineers, QSs and contractors can expect huge pay rises of up to £100k in the gas, oil and mineral mining sectors of the southern hemisphere and Canada. Emily Wright reports on the the multibillion-pound sectors fuelling construction as Hays International Salary Survey drills down into the data.
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News25% of construction firms cut back on green skills training
Survey reveals uncertainty over government policy leading to decrease in investment in green skills training
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FeaturesContractors' pay: The 30 days war
Eighteen months after the government introduced its Prompt Payment Code, Building’s Specialists White Paper has revealed that 83% of contractors are still waiting more than 30 days to be paid. Vern Pitt reports on one of the industry’s longest-running battles
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NewsNew managing partner targets 50% growth at Henry Riley
Firm may open more offices abroad after successful SA launch
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NewsAFR appoints two bosses to turn around UK business
Architect promotes studio directors to joint UK managing directors to turn around domestic practice
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CommentNEC contracts: Don’t look back in anger
Engaging in retrospective re-evaluations of contractual terms undermines the forward-looking and co-operative nature of the NEC
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CommentBuilding plays host at … The Building Awards
Kriss Akabusi’s achievements and yacht size got this table talking at the Building Awards
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NewsExclusive: Government holds back more vital schools data
Industry slams continuing secrecy after Building reveals raft of post-occupancy findings
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CommentThe bad side of good faith
‘Good faith’ clauses might sound like a bit of modern touchy-feeliness, but they carry a real sting if you fail to heed them
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Battersea: why not demolish it?
The site should be used as efficiently as possible to provide housing and other facilities
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine and Laing O'Rourke battle for Fitzrovia job
Contractors seek new hope for ‘NoHo Square’ site
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