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CommentMaking it worth their while
You will have no difficulty recalling Building’s many column feet over the past few years devoted to tales of disastrous contracts and distressed contractors.
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NewsNew test turns the screw on air-conditioned offices
Modern buildings could be given D energy ratings under legislation to be announced next month
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Tougher office eco-standards in the offing
Tough eco-standards for commercial and public buildings are being examined by the government.
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Supplementary information
The claimant contracted with the defendant to carry out the construction of a gas pipeline running from Samlesbury to Helmshore in Lancashire. The contract was the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (second edition) Option A; also, the Priced Contract with Activity Schedule, with certain secondary options and an Appendix 1 ...
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NewsBellway and Wren Homes upbeat ahead of interims
Bellway completions up 10% for six months to January 31 while Wrens interims are in line with expectations
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NewsMultiplex tower gets go-ahead in Kensington
The 27-storey Multiplex/Tesco tower will be the biggest in Kensington for 30 years
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NewsGovernment denies ODA role for Jowell
DCMS spokesperson says Tessa Jowell has no plans to step down as an MP and apply for the job
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FeaturesHere’s one way to cut traffic
A consolidation centre in south-east London has improved site efficiency and dramatically reduced vehicle movements. Thomas Lane looks at how it did it, and the chances of the idea catching on
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CommentWriting wrongs
Just about any legal issue depends to some extent on the definition of terms – and definitions depend on who wins an argument in front of a judge. Take the vexed and exasperating question of ‘contracts in writing’
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CommentFor goodness’ sake
The home buyer of the future is going to want to pay extra money for low carbon homes, because owning a good home makes people feel so much better about themselves
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Planning gain pays for more than half of social housing
Private developers also paid for 46% more affordable development in 2005/06 than in 2003/04
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NewsHopkins’ profit jumps 65% after ‘challenging’ period
Architect posts pre-tax profit of £1.4m – one of the best results in its 30-year history
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Capita Symonds stalks top consultants
Capita Symonds is in talks with some of the UK’s top 10 consultants with a view to making an acquisition this year.
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NewsSharp rise in New Year activity
Construction kicks off 2007 in style as commercial growth drives spurt in purchasing activity
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Capita Symonds stalks top consultants
Consultant reveals plans to buy firm with strong project management focus
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Waste opportunities
EU watch The European commission wants a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020. To meet this goal, a variety of policies and guidelines are due this year.
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NewsCrest confident HBOS deal will go ahead
Crest Nicholson is hopeful that HBOS and private equity group West Coast Capital will make an offer for the housebuilder after they complete due diligence this month.In January, Crest Nicholson recommended an offer of £713m from Castle Bidco, a consortium made up of HBOS and West Coast Capital. The group ...
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NewsT&G joins crane campaign
Workers on hundreds of sites across the UK are set to back Building’s campaign for crane safety.