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FeaturesHamlet on ice
Sweden already had an ice hotel, so the next logical step was … an ice version of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, of course. Though this be madness, we discovered the method in't.
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Fight Ken’s development tax
Today, we launch a campaign to win construction an exemption from Ken Livingstone’s congestion charge.
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NewsIndustry calls for green policy on existing buildings
Construction experts say government's energy white paper is unrealistic if it only applies to new buildings.
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SMC continues expansion drive with London merger
Architect SMC Group has continued its aggressive expansion policy by merging with 20-strong south London-based practice Urban Research Laboratory.
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WYG guns for 15% growth
Multidisciplinary consultant White Young Green is aiming to increase turnover by nearly £10m and staff numbers by 130 over the next 12 months.
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NewsFace the FACT
A £10m centre for film, art and creative technology was opened last week in Liverpool's city centre.
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Atkins pulls employee out of Kuwait
Consultant Atkins has withdrawn an employee working in Kuwait amid fears over terrorist attacks in the run-up to an invasion of Iraq.
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Metronet refines Tube deal
Tube bidder Metronet is negotiating a special clause in its contract in case further work is needed on the Central Line after it signs its PPP deal.
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NewsThrills and quills
Developer SKMC has unveiled its design for the latest addition to London Docklands' skyline – a 237 m mixed-use tower at West India Quay.If given the go-ahead, the quill-shaped building would be the second highest in the UK after Canary Wharf tower. The 63-storey skyscraper, designed by DMWR and Weintraub ...
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Chop the charge
Ken Livingstone’s congestion charge is set to cost the average central London project an extra £50,000. Join Building’s campaign for an exemption from this tax on development – your industry needs you
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A heated debate
McLaren was appointed architect by Abercromby for the design and supervision of the construction of four car dealership showrooms and workshops. Disputes arose between the parties relating to the level of McLaren's fee and a claim by Abercromby alleging that McLaren was negligent in the design of the ...
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Where the smart money is
The second issue of the 50 Top Clients review brings together key information on the UK construction industry's major clients – those firms that invest large sums on a regular basis
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Anglian Water Services
Procurement policyIn early 2000 Anglian Water Services selected six construction partners on a framework basis for all work covering the period April 2000 to March 2005, the current review period. This followed a comprehensive tendering exercise, and means that the company no longer spot-tenders for construction work.Current and future projectsWhen ...
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Asda Stores
Procurement policyAsda uses an approved list of partners for its main contracting and design work. In terms of contracting, the main suppliers are HBG Construction, Laing, Carillion and Pearce Retail, which have worked with the company for more than five years.For all projects, the partners have pre-agreed overhead costs, profit ...
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Associated British Ports
Procurement policyAssociated British Ports has no preferred procurement route, but much of its work is suited to a design-and-build form of contract.The type of contract used depends on the project and even on different elements of the scheme. Contracts above the various thresholds detailed in the procurement regulations are advertised ...
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BAA
Procurement policyThe bulk of BAA's construction work is let under framework agreements. These cover all types of project and are aimed at promoting long-term relationships with a preferred list of suppliers.The goal is to produce "seamless project teams" comprising representatives from the company and from suppliers with the intention of ...
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The Big Food Group
Procurement policyThe company uses different contractual arrangements for different types of purchases. Competitive tendering is used for new stores and refits, whereas serial contracts are used for such items as security and lifts.The group has started to use online auctions, but mainly for equipment such as refrigeration units.Current and future ...
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Boots Group
Procurement policyFor larger contracts, those worth more than £300,000, Boots has a list of three preferred contractors, which work with the group on an open-book basis. This relationship is something between a negotiated contract and partnering arrangement.It is one year into this procurement process and is constantly reviewing its needs. ...
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Birmingham City Council
Procurement policyBirmingham City Council procures all its building work via its urban design department. A wide range of contracts is used, including JCT, design-and-build and PPC 2000. The ICE form of contract is used for highways work, and term contracts for maintenance work. Some major housing schemes are procured via ...