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When people design their own offices, they create a very different product from that typically offered by spec developers. And thereby hangs a tale
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FeaturesDeoxyribonucleic lighting
This astonishing concept of mirrors coiled into a DNA-type helix and floated in mid-air was intended to sex-up the Albert Hall's restaurant. But constructing it proved so complex that Arup was called in to check it could work.
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NewsBroker's notes: When Rok fell for Galliford
After years of slaving away producing my fluent prose for Sharewatch, Building has finally decided the time is right to reward me with the recognition I so richly deserve.
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NewsA pane in the arts
The Hayward Gallery in London's concrete South Bank Centre has been made more visitor-friendly with a £1.8m glazed extension to the main entrance. Extra space has been provided for a cafe and a disabled lift. Glass panels also serve as screens for viewing artists' videos. The project is ...
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Millennium villages face uncertain future
The future of the government's millennium village programme was in doubt after it emerged that a review was being undertaken by regeneration quango English Partnerships
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DTI launches recruitment drive for quality mark
The government has launched a regional drive to recruit members to its quality mark scheme, which aims to rid the industry of rogue traders.
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T Clarke warns of 99 job cuts
Electrical contractor T Clarke has warned M&E union Amicus that 99 of its workers face being made redundant as a result of delays to some of its projects.
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Tories would build more roads – if elected
The Conservative Party pledged to launch a roadbuilding bonanza if it wins the next election.
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NewsContractor turns a def ear to rock
Two builders who were sacked after they left work early to go to a rock concert in Sheffield have been given £2000 in compensation from the company that dismissed them.
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NewsGovernment to appoint infrastructure tsar
Constructing Excellence looks for industry figure – and some form of windfall tax – to implement key strategy.
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Rogers sets tough targets for design benchmarking
The strategic forum has set ambitious targets for take-up of the new design quality indicators, which benchmark design standards.
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NewsMitre block
Architect Sheppard Robson has submitted a detailed planning application to redevelop a site at Mitre Square Island, London EC3. The scheme comprises a 32,500 m2 office development rising 20 storeys, which is below the maximum height imposed to preserve views of the Tower of London world heritage site.The clients are ...
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Positive thinking on PFI
Unison and a TV programme are among those who have laid into PFI in recent weeks but contractors and the government have been quick to hit back - they say that PFIs are value for money and they say they can prove it.
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FeaturesTalking 'bout evolution
The building world has spawned a new breed of executive who speaks of sustainability, accountability and ethical finance. But, according to a KPMG survey, the rest of the construction species still has some growing up to do.
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Fabulous creatures
This punch-up between Tesco and Costain illustrates some important points for those interested in construction law – some of them to do with slaying non-existent beasties
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100 Olympic training camps planned across Britain
Regional Development Agencies to find suitable sites for camps as part of London's bid to host 2012 games.
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NewsRok pursues Galliford despite rejection of £113m bid
Exeter contractor hopes to have 'constructive dialogue' with takeover target after initial bid undervalues firm.
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FeaturesChasing Gehry
When the world's most famous architect came to Dundee to open a cancer care centre, Building naturally sent an ace reporter along to grab an exclusive interview with him. of course, most of the rest of the UK's media did the same. So here's the diary of George ...
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CommentLegal substances
Were you too busy to plough through the summer's output of construction law books? Fear not, dear reader, your legal beagle has sniffed through them for you