All Building articles in 3 April 2009 – Page 6
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Features
How effective is your boss? Take the quiz
The world is a perilous place once more, and you’re going to need a chief executive capable of steering the company to safety. Roxane McMeeken introduces a personality test that will reveal if your boss is cut out to guide you through our darkest hour
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Comment
Wonders & blunders
Prue Leith’s spirit is uplifted by the billowing roof and sense of fun in Richard Rogers’ airport terminal in Madrid. But Oxford’s John Radcliffe hospital makes her sick
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Features
Markets: your best bets
The recession is long, resources are short and bidding is always a gamble. So which sectors should you have a punt on? Sarah Richardson and Emily Wright run an eye over the runners and riders
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News
Best New Firm of the Year
A Sunderland social housing contractor took the prize in this new category, thanks to its enlightened employment policies, green innovations and rock 'n' roll plumber
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News
Bellway bosses keep bonuses despite shareholder criticism
Finance director apologises for ‘not communicating’ and says housebuilder has set up new bonus structure
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News
Entertainment at the Building Awards
Union Square Software are authors and providers of Knowledge Management software and solutions to companies across the construction supply chain.
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News
Architectural Practice of the Year
The coveted architect's prize has been taken by a practice that has transformed itself from rising star to major player on Britain's architectural stage
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London architect puts senior staff on one-day week
A London architect has put two senior staff on a one-day week in a sign of the increasingly drastic measures that consultants are taking to cut costs
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Comment
You'll never walk alone: Representing yourself
If your recessed budget doesn’t stretch to legal fees and you decide to represent yourself, you should at least go in armed with these expert tips …
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Comment
Refuting all charges
Caroline Buckingham (13 March, page 36) accuses Cabe’s schools design panel of not giving fair assessments to designs for Building Schools for the Future (BSF)
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Comment
All change
Let’s not be naive. Consulting on ways to improve the energy performance of existing buildings is essential in identifying practical solutions in the fight against climate change (“Energy junkies”, 20 March, page 35)
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Comment
Business doctor: advice on staying afloat
So Building got a panel of experts together to tell them how to make it through the recession. You might want to get yourself a drink and listen in
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News
Industry calls for Cabinet action over council delays
Fears over public work grow as local schemes are held back and PFI rescue fund fails to attract bidders
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Comment
Before you jet off: Contracting abroad
If you’re thinking of heading abroad to find work, make sure you read through this list of tips so you don’t find yourself in trouble over a contract
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News
Major Contractor of the Year (£500m + turnover)
This year Wates came out on top, thanks to a splendid combination of economic success, innovation and social responsibility
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Contractor of the Year (Up to £500m turnover)
One of the hardest-fought categories in any Building Awards has been taken by a contractor whose turnover is growing as fast as its reputation
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News
Bechtel lands £400m Crossrail delivery partner role
Crossrail has appointed US construction giant Bechtel as project delivery partner to the £15.9bn scheme
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Mace extends global reach with £400m of international work
Mace has secured more than £400m worth of international work, including its first contract in Syria and two in the Balkans
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Balfour in driving seat for £300m of roadworks
Balfour Beatty has won two road contracts worth more than £300m