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NewsSenior official quits Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate has been hit by a fresh blow after the resignation of the official responsible for operations across the south of England’s growth areas.
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NewsWhat’s the big idea?
The ODPM’s plans for housebuilding have so far been disastrous, says Roger Humber
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Call to use car factory workers
Constructing Excellence has called on the DTI to investigate the possibility of workers from the car industry doubling up as construction manufacturers to ease the industry’s skills crisis.
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HSE raises concerns over mobile plant
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning over the potential dangers of using mobile plant after a series of accidents involving two machines commonly used by construction firms.
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NewsA solid defence
Architect Scott Brownrigg has released these images of its winning proposals for the Ministry of Defence’s Northwood headquarters, the home of the chief of joint operations in north-west London.
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Cream of industry’s specialists vie for awards
Building's 2005 Specialist Contractor Awards, now in their third year, will take place on 3 November at the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane.
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Cyril Sweett to oversee £2bn Scottish transport spend
Consultant to project manage nine high-profile projects, including troubled Edinburgh tram network
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NewsRoof with a view
Architect Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands has designed this £16m block for developer IVG Asticus.
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Farrell’s Euston Road plan moves a step closer
Sir Terry Farrell’s radical vision for revamping the streets of London has taken a step forward.
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Arup to lead masterplanning of Thames Gateway zone
Team appointed to produce master strategy for all development between Olympic zone and Thurrock in Essex
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NewsVillage people
Developers Merepark and Ballymore Properties have submitted plans for a £160m mixed-use shopping, residential and leisure scheme on vacant land behind Liverpool Central Station.
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Comment
Four ridiculous weeks
As chairman of a small committee in the east Midlands that, among other things, is concerned with good practice in the construction industry, I would like to bring to your attention a serious problem being faced on a regular basis by main contractors, namely that of absurdly short tender periods ...
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Trust and naivete …
TrustMark chairman Ian Livsey’s comments cheered me up, particularly his belief that householders do not always go for the cheapest quote.
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… mixed with a little despair
The remarks by Ian Livsey are typical of the type of comments that contributed to the regrettable demise of Quality Mark.
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Washing your dirty linen in public
As a regular reader of your magazine for many years, I must agree with the market opinion that Building is a quality leader in the construction industry and it is gratifying to know you give readers the opportunity to express concerns about any of the issues published.
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The thing about frameworks
Framework agreements allow commercial parties to set down their commercial aims and objectives without working out detailed terms or using lawyers, and before designs and contractual procedures have been finalised.
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The Danieli crusade rides on
Nick Henchie (26 August) states: “It is possible that more use will be made of jointly appointed experts, which could not only save time and costs but will probably lead to earlier settlement of cases.” This is most interesting. In response to Alan Danieli’s difficulties in getting clients to pay ...
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Stone from home
Thank you for the excellent spread on the Victoria & Albert’s revamped central courtyard (23 September).
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CommentWhat could possibly go wrong?
In response to your call for photos of health and safety breaches, we rather like this one!