All articles by Iain Withers – Page 156
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NewsHouse prices post unexpected rise
But Nationwide says market is still “treading water” in its monthly House Price Index
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NewsSchool procurement trial saves £4m
Significant savings made on Sebastian James test case in Doncaster
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NewsAward-winning schools architect fires salvo at government
Westminster Academy architect Paul Monaghan says government risks wasting “last six years”
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NewsInterserve in advanced tie-up talks with Mouchel
Financial Times reports Interserve is mystery suitor
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CommentBuilding buys a pint ...for Mivan
The Cittie of Yorke in High Holborn was the venue this week, where Mivan’s business development manager Alasdair Donnachie and marketing manager Lee Campbell discussed the hazards of sport and bad behaviour at football matches
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NewsHighways Agency to use project bank accounts
Organisation is the latest body to adopt government plans to combat payment abuse
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NewsWSP planned next chairman quits
Tony Thorne has decided to step down from the board for personal reasons
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NewsRoof death client fined £260,000
Fife papermakers failed to make sure contractor’s work was properly planned and organised
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NewsTravis Perkins indicates bumper performance in 2010
Preliminary results point to £3.2bn sales, up 5% on previous year
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NewsWillmott Dixon wins £10.3m Birkenhead Academy deal
Project is the latest to combine refurbishment and rebuild work as clients move away from new builds
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NewsFMB demands green budget for SMEs
Call for VAT cut and reduced stamp duty to meet government targets
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NewsScottish council stunned at low bidding
Mansell winning bid for care home contract 10% lower than council expects
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NewsTarmac and Lafarge merge to create giant materials firm
Deal is expected to deliver £60m in savings and sales in the region of £1.8bn
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FeaturesCan subbies survive on less?
Government and private sector clients are pressurising contractors to make big savings on projects. Often that means just pushing the pain down the supply chain. Can specialists get by on smaller and smaller rations?
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Aukett appears in Russian court over outstanding fees
Architect accused of failing to pay consultant for shelved project
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NewsHousebuilding at lowest level for 88 years
Government figures reveal completions at lowest level since 1923
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NewsWestminster council paves way for Cucumber tower
Designs for controversial Paddington skyscraper approved
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NewsTesco unveils huge Midland’s hospital redevelopment
Retail giant proposes 139,800 sq ft mixed-use scheme for Wolverhampton’s Royal Hospital
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NSCC launches campaign against retentions
No Retention campaign gains backing from members, Crossrail and Stanhope