All Building articles in 3 April 2009 – Page 5
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Firms may be cut from key prisons framework
Firms hoping to secure a slice of the government’s £2.3bn prison-building programme have been dealt a blow after it emerged that the Ministry of Justice may reduce the number of suppliers on its framework
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NewsI like the cover…
The long-awaited designs for the £193m Library of Birmingham have been revealed
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Prasad and the RIBA council
In last week’s issue, Building alleged that a “faction” of senior RIBA council members, understood to include president Sunand Prasad, were to use a council meeting to call for a “radical restructuring” of the RIBA
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CommentCut costs, not jobs: Lower HR costs without redundancies
Tempting to reach for the P45s when your business is suffering, isn’t it? But the wisest companies are finding alternative ways of reducing costs …
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FeaturesStress relief: coping with the psychological impact of recession
The financial damage suffered by the industry is reflected in the emotional damage suffered by its workers. But big boys don’t cry, and they don’t seek help when they need it
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Specialist Contractor of the Year
One of the toughest categories in the Building Awards was dominated by a firm that bristled with technical innovation and smart business ideas
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Engineering Consultant of the Year
This year's winner scooped the prize for excellence in building impossible buildings, ambitious overseas expansion and, of course, furniture design
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News‘A register could make a real difference to the safety of people who work in construction’
Work and pensions secretary James Purnell reveals how the government was won over to Building’s Safer Skyline demands – and his plans to bring in a crane safety register next April
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NewsConstruction Consultant or Surveyor of the Year
Davis Langdon has assumed its habitual position on the winner's rostrum, despite stiff competition, particularly from Turner & Townsend
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Construction Personality of the Year
Sir John Sorrell, the outgoing chairman of Cabe takes the prize this year thanks to a combination of quiet charisma and his exemplary record of achievement
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Housing Forum proposes code for sustainable refurbishment
The government should set up a Code for Sustainable Homes Refurbishment to achieve the reduction in carbon emissions of existing stock required to help meet the government’s 2050 carbon reduction commitment, an industry lobby group said this week
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Construction Client of the Year
There were some fine employers in the field this year, but Grosvenor won the top prize by taking on a scheme of mind-twisting complexity and turning it into a triumph
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Chief Executive of the Year
The Wates boss took home this prize for his jovial attitude, keen business sense and splendid financial record since joining the contractor
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Integrated Supply Chain Team of the Year
It's hard to imagine a Building Schools for the Future project without collaborative working, but the winner here proves that if done well, it can push the finished product that extra mile
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NewsLate-payer Mann Construction goes bust
Specialists call for payment security after Enfield-based firm calls in administrators
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Building Magazine Project of the Year
The regeneration of Liverpool was one of the most spectacular urban projects the UK has ever seen. And one of the most successful ...
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Public Building Project of the Year
Public building has come into its own over the past year and the winner of this category has set a standard for others to follow
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NewsOn Broadway
Architect Allies and Morrison has secured planning permission from Westminster council for the redevelopment of 40 Broadway near St James’s Park into a 10,875m2 eight-storey office building
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FeaturesBricks and mortarboards
There aren’t many positive sides to a recession, but while things are quiet it might be worth adding an extra qualification to your CV – whether it’s an HND, a BSc or a PhD
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NewsZaha takes on Chipperfield boss
David Chipperfield’s managing director has left to take up a senior position at Zaha Hadid Architects