All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1278
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We are listening
The evidence shows that leases in all property sectors are becoming more flexible. So if it ain't broke, don't let the government fix it.
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Health service: Fourteen vye for NHS PPP
Big bang sell-off of surplus property will give secretary of state money up-front.
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T&T re-enters facilities fray
Turner & Townsend sits out three-year covenant then comes back fighting.
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Rent levels: Rents rise despite a dip in occupier demand
Across the UK as a whole, in the six months to 31 March 2001, rents have increased by 1.1 per cent.
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Ministry of Defence: RAF PFI race
Facilities management company Serco is in a two-horse race to win the 27-year PFI, worth an estimated £13bn, to supply the UK Royal Air Force with a fleet of Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft until 2030.
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Defence: Sodhexo foils five foes
Sodexho Defence Services has won a £7m, five-year multi-service contract for more than 20 army sites in the north-west of England.
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Training the new crop
Who's doing what to train and educate the next generation of facilities managers? The Facilities Business surveys the training scene and finds a plethora of courses aimed at mature professionals. But she also unearths a small but growing band of facilities management companies who are growing their own.
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Contract management: Make sure you measure up
Does your contractor know what you mean by 'down-time'? The Facilities Business turns its attention to performance measurement and advises on targets, measurement systems and getting the language right.
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The column
Nicola Milenstead says getting into international FM demands a high level of skills and experience plus a little je ne sais quoi
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Citywatch
Jacobs profits at Bell's expenseOne man's cloud being another man's silver lining, Jacobs Holdings, Michael Kingshott's transport group, has seen its share price rise on news that it is now in talks with a number of local authorities regarding various servicing contracts. These were previously held by Bell's of Richmond, ...
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Construction: Hard hats off to charter
Construction workers are to be given the right to down tools on unsafe sites, under a charter launched by the Major Contractors Group (MCG).
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European procurement: Industry warns EU on PFI changes
The proposed amendments to European Union procurement regulations, which abolish the preferred bidder system, would completely derail private finance initiatives according to experts.
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People: Chairman leaves
The executive chairman of integrated property solutions company, Connaught has resigned after less than two months due to a 'conflict of interest.'
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Hospital catering: Contract sector loves hospital food
The greatest potential for growth in the UK contract catering industry is in the healthcare sector, where outsourcing of non-core activities is expected to increase, according to a new market report.
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School catering: Scolarest serves in South Yorks
Compass Group's education catering company Scolarest has secured new contracts with three Barnsley schools, worth more than £2.4m per year.
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Joint venture: Hyder Business and Servus pool talents
Merger brings together different skills to provide service and efficiency.
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Manual handling: Fear makes firms watch backs
Fear of compensation claims and enforcement are key to employer compliance on manual handling, a research report by the Health & Safety Executive on the implementation of the Manual Handling Regulations has found.
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Local authorities: Crunch time for bidders
Kent council continues to outsource and has shortlisted for the latest tranche.
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Health & safety: The art of noise control
Increased noise levels are the bane of many working lives, especially for those in open-plan offices. We look at the different sources of noise and its effect on the performance of staff in the office.