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CommentPC or not PC, that is the question
James Bessey ‘Practical completion’, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, but if you get it wrong on a PFI project then things can turn very ugly indeed…
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FeaturesThe time machine
Imagine taking an elderly building full of small dusty rooms and turning it into attractive modern teaching spaces for a world famous university. Thomas Lane explains how the project team tackled the problem and passed with aplomb.
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NewsUp periscope!
Building TV has been experimenting with a pole-mounted 360° camera that was designed for the US military but could be extremely handy for construction types.
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NewsSheffield boss is frontrunner to lead homes super agency
Council chief executive Sir Robert Kerslake tipped to take over Housing and Communities Agency
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NewsRLF celebrates launch of Sheffield office
Consultant raises £2,000 for Sheffield homeless charity in Grand Prix themed reception
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Sweden hopes to cash in on UK interest in eco products
The Swedish government is teaming up with UK environmental consultant Beyond Green to promote its green products and services in Britain.
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NewsBuilt-in security means easier access
If security was integrated with building design one benefit would be less hassle getting into meetings
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Ridge takes on Nigerian High Commission
Consultant wins contract on £30m scheme for British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
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NewsGleeds’ project management arm to grow 150% by 2012
Consultant intends to double staff and boost division’s turnover to £40m
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NewsSheffield boss is frontrunner to lead homes super agency
Council chief executive Sir Robert Kerslake tipped to take over Housing and Communities Agency
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Housing fears hit land prices
Average value of greenfield plots rises just 0.8% in third quarter as concerns grow over market
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NewsGleeds’ project management arm to grow 150% by 2012
Consultant intends to double staff and boost division’s turnover to £40m
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Job cuts at contractor
One hundred and twenty employees have been made redundant from William Sapcote & Sons after the company failed to find a buyer.
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NewsAIM float values Cyril Sweett at £61m
The first QS to be listed on AIM says it has agreed the sale of 9m of the 23m shares available
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FeaturesBuilding in the fourth dimension
You‘ll know about intelligent 3D programs, but they’re old hat now. The leading firms are using software that can model an entire scheme from planning application to demolition. Stephen Kennett looks at how it works and, overleaf, how it has transformed a Foster + Partners office
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CommentLeave them judges alone
When a judge in a notorious Scottish murder trial dismissed the case, he was publicly criticised by the lord advocate, who was herself publicly criticised by the lord justice general. There’s a lesson for us all here …
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Making whoopie
Well, clients do want to get into partnering. Their hearts are in the right place. Trouble is, says Greg Verhoef, their hearts don’t always know what other parts of their body are up to
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NewsSMC still open for takeover
Stewart McColl remains in frame to take control of architectural group he founded
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NewsEP’s public land offerings will not satisfy housebuilders, experts warn
Only 12 sites on government’s surplus public land register are bigger than 2.5ha