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Two blokes go into a pub
As you'll know, a man who drinks alcohol puts a thief in his mouth to steal his brains. What you may not know is that it can also negotiate construction work
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Give the guy a break
You certainly took a poke at our new construction minister (11 July, page 11).
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Striking exception
Ann Minogue writes (1 August, page 43) that the new JCT major projects form does not give extensions of time for strikes.
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Birmingham bull
Your article on Birmingham's Bull Ring (29 August, page 30) will upset many Brummies.
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The RICS has let us down
That RICS members have to turn to Building for news of a QS rebellion is proof of the extent to which our institution has let the profession down.
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And the banned played on
Wasn't your article "Scourge of the Skyline" a little sensationalist (25 July, page 24)?
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Keep on puffing
As a chartered QS, I read Nick Brooke's article (29 August, page 28) as so much hot air and piffle – does the guy honestly have any idea what it takes to manage a small QS practice in the UK in 2003? I think not.
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The information gap
In his interview, Nick Brooke, the RICS president gave no new information about the need to increase subscriptions (15 August, page 28).
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Sunburn and stress
I noted with interest the article about the need to protect site workers from the sun (8 August, page 13).
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The secret of our success
With the fastest-growing construction industry in Europe, Britain is the envy of its continental neighbours. And a revealing report shows that it's all down to the economy-transforming magic of the PFI.
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FeaturesGood morning, Vietnam
Welcome to joined-up 24-hour working, whereby consultants going to bed in the UK can hand over work to those waking up on the other side of the globe. But does outsourcing really open up a world of possibilities?
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Talking turf
Architects like to have the final say on the design, and we respect that. But we know more about roofs than they do, so how do they feel about that?
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When walls have ears
When housebuilders were told they would have to test the acoustic insulation of homes to prove they complied with tough new regulations, they were so worried they decided to radically change the way homes were built instead
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NewsLevel best
A group of four sculptures, entitled Lock Level Line, has been installed at South Wharf Piazza in the West End Quay development, part of the regeneration of Paddington basin. Designed by artist Danny Lane, the four columns of steel and glass will move diagonally across the piazza, creating an internal ...
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Prescott weighs up second regeneration summit
Deputy prime minister John Prescott may host a second urban summit to assess regeneration policy, just two years after the first event.
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NewsArchitectural gymnastics
Architect SHH has completed this £1.6m LA Fitness centre in Bressenden Place, south London.
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NewsCostain decides working in Iraq is too risky … for now
Costain, the first contractor to state publicly that it would bid for contracts to rebuild Iraq, will not work in the country until the security situation has improved.
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Interim profit at Wilcon jumps 58% to £30.2m
Housebuilder Wilson Connolly this week unveiled strong results for the six months to 30 June.
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Healthy results at Taywood
Taylor Woodrow this week reported that pre-tax operating profit had risen 15% from £108.1m to £130.1m in the six months to 30 June 2003.