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Violence is the answer
The Safe Crackers debate (11 March, page 36) highlighted the difficulties of getting clients and designers to buy into and comply with their obligations under the CDM regulations.
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Between JCT and reality
Malcolm Taylor (24 March, Letters, page 34) supports the JCT provisions on practical completion and partial possession and disagrees with my comments on these clauses (“A hard way to earn £2”, 11 March, page 60).
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A policy of caution
A recent survey conducted by the Association of British Insurers will come as welcome news to those businesses that have been hit by the spiralling costs of obtaining professional indemnity cover.
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Moments of truth
James Bessey’s comments on the Great Eastern Hotel vs Laing case (11 March, page 46) rightly remind us of the risk of an independent expert appearing to turn advocate.
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An anglocentricismophobe writes
I recently took a little time out from tending my croft and drowning my sorrows after another Calcutta Cup defeat to read Building.
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Survival first
Holism seems to have become such an unholy grail in human behaviour that it was with some pleasure that I read David Bucknall’s “In for the duration” (18 March, page 37).
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Scots miffed
“You can't get that passionate about training” (24 March, Leader, page 3)? Really! Again I find myself having to state the Scottish position regarding apprenticeships and training within the construction industry. We are different - and those differences produce results, which indicate we are also successful.
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Multiplex plans to crack open concrete sector
Contractor to sign framework-style deal with major concrete supplier and increase capacity of a smaller firm
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NewsCivic minded
The Brindley Arts Centre in Runcorn, Cheshire, was one of 82 winners of the Civic Trust Awards, which were announced this week.
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Industry unites to call for reform of Whitehall
The announcement by the prime minister that a general election is to be held on 5 May has led to a flood of calls from construction bodies for the next government to reform its relationship with the industry
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Henry Boot profit up 15%
Construction and plant hire group Henry Boot has released preliminary results showing a 15% rise in pre-tax profit, despite a £22m drop in turnover.
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Atkins tries to poach rivals’ high-profile architects
Engineering consultant aims to become the UK’s second largest design practice, overtaking Foster and Partners
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Think tank casts doubt over findings of Barker review
The government’s housebuilding plans were in turmoil this week after its favourite think tank said its housing strategy was flawed.
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NewsRoyal Albert halls
Planners have approved Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects’ £33m student residence complex for the University of East London.
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RICS to crackdown on incompetent QSs
Quantity surveyors who are found guilty of incompetence will face tough penalties as part of a review of the RICS’ regulatory functions
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Demolition plans need urgent review, warn MPs
Plans to demolish hundreds of thousands of homes across the North and the Midlands should be urgently reviewed after signs of life in the regions’ housing markets, MPs said this week.
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Staff gain right to quiz bosses over business plans
Lawyers warn of £75,000 fines if firms fail to comply with the Information and Consultation Regulations
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Industry will miss Revenue’s online tax deadline
The construction industry is unlikely to be ready for the introduction of mandatory online tax returns next year, according to a survey by the National Federation of Builders.
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Beach facelift for Aberdeen
Architect John Thompson & Partners has won a masterplanning competition to regenerate a 2.5 mile stretch of seafront in Aberdeen.
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Building Futures seeks new ways to attract funding
BUILDING FUTURES, the think tank set up to consider the future of the built environment, is to undergo a shake up.