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How to … Specify Brickwork for Chimneys
A chimney is the most exposed element of any building, so it's important to design and build it to last. We explain what has to be considered
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Comment
Stop at nothing
A case in the Scottish courts has underlined the fact that adjudication must be effective – even if the parties have to forgo some of their basic rights
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FeaturesJam and bread
With the registration date for London's congestion charge just two weeks away, construction firms appear to be blissfully ignorant of how much it could cost them. We find that confusion and belated indignation are the typical reaction
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Skilled workers at Heathrow Terminal 5 to earn £55,000
Laing O'Rourke and construction unions reach pay agreement as BAA reveals plans to employ refugees on T5.
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NewsMerger puts Cyril Sweett in position to win Iraqi work
Quantity surveyor joins forces with project manager DG Jones, which has strong presence in Middle East.
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FeaturesAmerican dreams
At last: the USA, the world’s biggest polluter, has woken up to sustainable construction – which means that UK firms’ green expertise gives them a real competitive edge. But they’d better make use of it fast …
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Comment
On the home front
TV makeover shows have their place, but the latest pushes the boundary between fix-up and serious building – which puts it into the legal danger zone
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Prescott to use Tory powers for Thames Gateway plan
Government adopts mechanism pioneered by former Tory minister Heseltine for regeneration of 4000 ha site.
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NewsTerminal 5 pay deal shocks electricians
The landmark deal agreed between Laing O'Rourke and the construction unions has transformed the position of electricians' union Amicus in its negotiations with M&E contractors over a national pay deal for major projects.
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Alfred McAlpine on £100m acquisition trail
Contractor Alfred McAlpine has decided to put £100m of capital into an acquisitions warchest, rather than returning it to shareholders, as originally planned.
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NewsWard Holdings considers return to stock exchange
Less than three years after buyout, housebuilder concedes relisting is an option to fund future expansion.
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Arup in talks with Whitehall over Olympic study fee
Consultant demands extra cash for additional work as government decides whether to bid for 2012 games.
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News£500m Bristol plan gets go-ahead
The government has given the go-ahead to the £500m regeneration of the Broadmead shopping centre in Bristol city centre despite local opposition, writes Roya Nikkhah.
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NewsAmey and Carillion cling on to rail deals for another year
Network Rail temporarily extends three maintenance contracts despite taking responsibility for Reading line.
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Congestion charge to cost typical London site £50,000
Construction projects in central London to be hit after industry fails to lobby for concessions.
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Sport England seeks minder for Wembley
Wembley stadium backer Sport England is seeking a consultant to monitor the construction of the £757m project in north London.
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Features
Skilled workers at Heathrow Terminal 5 to earn £55,000
Laing O’Rourke and construction unions reach pay agreement as BAA reveals plans to employ refugees on T5.
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Features
Terminal 5 pay deal shocks electricians
THE LANDMARK deal agreed between Laing O’Rourke and the construction unions has transformed the position of electricians’ union Amicus in its negotiations with M&E contractors over a national pay deal for major projects.Amicus is upset about the T5 deal because it breaks the understanding that it had reached with BAA, ...
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BAA training programme aims to 'permanently improve' construction
Airports operator BAA is planning to build three training centres for workers at the £2.5bn Heathrow Terminal 5 project in west London.Carillion has been in talks with BAA officials this week to build a training facility on the T5 site that will enable workers to acquire skills and gain CSCS ...
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In the danger zone
Experience shows us that the industry's approach to risk management could be a lot more sophisticated. Here's how to face your demons – and win