More news – Page 2012
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Dos and don'ts: Pre-action protocol
The latest in our dos and don’ts series looks at using the pre-action protocol to settle construction disputes
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FeaturesRichard Vining: True grit
Shepherd Construction boss Richard Vining reckons the industry’s in for its hardest year yet. But instead of panicking, the straight-talking chief exec is on a mission to turn the firm from York into a national player
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CommentThe tracker: signs of life
Overall activity is static and prices continue to be reduced, but enquiries and orders are higher than last month. Experian Economics examines the latest figures
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NewsCSCS chairman keeps job despite vote of no confidence
Chief executive and board members voted to save Walker
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CommentIt's all pants: Unreliable economic indicators
We keep being fed confusing, contradictory, even wrong industry figures - often based on something as haphazard as the sale of underwear. You may as well ask Mystic Meg
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CommentWonders and blunders: Christina Seilern
Christina Seilern is dreaming of a holiday - but you won’t catch her travelling out of Luton airport. Stansted, on the other hand, provides the perfect start to a journey
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NewsWexford's new council HQ
London-based Robin Lee Architecture, formerly one half of Nord, has completed Wexford council headquarters in Ireland.
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Waterproofing system
Alumasc’s Derbigum waterproofing system can be done with residents still inside the premises
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Conservation range
Mumford & Wood’s timber windows and doors meet Part L Building Regulation standards
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Flood protection
Whitehouse Construction’s door system have security, thermal and sustainability credentials
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NewsHistory in flames
Demolition contractor 777 Group has already been engaged to pull down the remains of the Reeves furniture store in Croydon following rioting on Monday night
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NewsNearly half of householders turn down Green Deal in trial
Pilot scheme in Sutton was unsuccessful
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NewsAukett and IDA settle out of court over Russian tower dispute
The firms have said they have ’amicably resolved’ the dispute
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NewsNorthampton railway station plans approved
Project will be the cornerstone of the town’s ’Station Gateway’ scheme
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CommentInbox: That's enough
This week, readers have had it with airports near their homes, having to operate at unsustainable margins, those late-paying main contractors and architects’ stardom-seeking experiments