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NewsWilkinson Eyre to renew Gilbert Scott library
Architect reveals design for redevelopment of grade II-listed library at Oxford university
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Dayworks document revised by RICS and Construction Confederation
New document outlining dayworks in building contracts is launched this month
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NewsBovis turns down £2bn of work
Bovis Lend Lease turned away about £2bn of work in the past year in its southern UK division alone, highlighting the underlying strength of the construction market.
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Dodging bullets
The shadow of adjudication looms over most construction projects but, on major undertakings, dispute resolution boards can offer a helping hand – even before problems arise
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CommentTraps on the money trail
Killer clauses In the latest of our series on tricky terms and perplexing conditions, Helen Garthwaite looks at the pitfalls that may be concealed in the wording of a bonus mechanism
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NewsWilkinson Eyre to renew Gilbert Scott library
Wilkinson Eyre is working on plans to redevelop the grade II-listed New Bodleian library at Oxford university.
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Turner & Townsend regroups to increase global reach
QS splits international division into six to speed up decision-making and prepare for expansion
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NewsSafety forum meets as HSE plans spring offensive
Peter Hain chairs summit on site deaths as watchdog warns of blitz in new year
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Prince’s Trust launches women-only construction training
Course addresses the growing skills shortage of women in the industry
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NewsHull council rejects £100m regeneration scheme
Planning committee lambasts Chetwood Associates’ The Boom project for ‘looking like Legoland’
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FeaturesDomestic air-conditioning unit
Fujitsu General has introduced the AGYV, a split air-conditioning unit that it says is designed to fit unobtrusively into homes in general, and conservatories in particular.
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Get off the fence
Whether it’s timber, concrete, steel or plastic, a garden fence has to be sturdy and secure. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans looks at the life-cycle costs.
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FeaturesPermeable paving: So what if it’s raining?
Housing As the UK dries out after the floods, the idea of a river view may not be as appealing as it was. But these houses in Holland are designed to rise as the water does. Bill Holdsworth finds out how they work, and whether they could catch on in ...
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FeaturesLocks to help disabled people
Door lock maker ERA Products has extended its range of locks to include five that meet the needs of disabled people.
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Outdoor sockets with translucent lids
Wiring device maker MK Electric has added two sockets with translucent lids to its Masterseal range, which allow users to view the on/off neon indicators of outdoor wiring devices without opening them and protect the plugs in environments in which they could be exposed to dust or water.
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Dual-control shower valve
Douglas Controls, a supplier of thermostatic controls and accessories, has introduced a dual-control version of its Avance Elite thermostatic shower valve called the Avance Elan.
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Prefabricated chimney
Schiedel Chimney Systems has launched a prefabricated chimney set for semi-detached properties.