All Archive Titles articles – Page 131
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Benn admits green tariff failure
Businesses and consumers paying a premium for green electricity may be increasing supply company profits rather than renewable generating capacity, the UK government has admitted.
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Protection from Harrassment Act offers wider opportunities for claims
When does robust management become harassment? A code of conduct will protect employers and staff
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Acoustic merger
Scotland-based acoustics consultancy Hamilton McGregor has merged with Faber Maunsell to enhance the firm’s acoustic capabilities.
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Access control systems should allow for expansion
Flexibility is the key when designing access control systems, says Janine Lewis, introducing this month’s focus on fire and security products
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Target CO2 emission rate (TER): the dos and don’ts
TER stands for target CO2 emission rate and it’s a legal requirement to meet it. Far better to aim a little higher
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Improvements all round in 10th KPIs
Constructing Excellence has released its 10th construction industry key performance indicators (KPI), a decade after the Egan report.
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EPC specialist to expand services
Estate and lettings agent targets commercial market
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ODA downscales Olympic Village
The economic downturn has forced the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to cut the number of apartments in the Olympic Village by a quarter.
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Archive TitlesHousebuilding crisis latest
Taylor Wimpey urged to sell off TayWood, Persimmon outrages suppliers with demands for further cuts, experts say 100,000 industry jobs to go this year
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Migrant worker paid under £10 for 40-hour week
A migrant working on a Skanska PFI hosptial site in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire took home just £8.80 for working a 40-hour week, according to union Ucatt.
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Carbon targets impossible without post occupancy overhaul
MPs told project teams should have the opportunity to return to schemes after completion
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Whole life costing analysis crucial, says BSRIA
Industry research and consultancy body introduces guide
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Paradise Street: a technical guide by WSP (part 2)
WSP continues to describe some of the defining elements of the Liverpool Paradise Street retail and mixed-use project in words and picture
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Building Services Awards 2008
Haden Young and JS Wright & Co triumph at the Building Services Awards.
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Contractors held to blame for construction hold-ups
Research reveals that poor time control could result in six month project delays.
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Archive TitlesLondon Festival of Architecture: The Editor's Choice
A month of events celebrating, investigating and discussing and exploring architecture are taking place all over London as part of the London Festival of Architecture.
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Report sets out sustainable future for London
News analysis: Siemens issues study which examines future solutions to tackle the buildings, energy, transport waste and water needs for the capital
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UK set to miss own green goals
Report slams government for leisurely approach to renewables targets.