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FeaturesCost model: Energy savings
Following April’s budget, landlords can claim tax relief if they invest in energy-efficient technologies. But will these savings cover the extra initial outlay? Patrick Murdock, head of capital allowances consulting at Cyril Sweett, and Simon Harris, associate in the firm’s engineering services cost management team, use the case study of ...
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Learning from mistakes
A report published this week gave damning evidence concerning the state of construction training today. This critical problem needs to be addressed – and fast
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Incident at an injunction
Philandering footballers and fiery models are known for firing off injunctions, but they do occur in construction as well – unless the claimant applies too late
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The new world order
Over the years, the role of the adjudicator has been transformed from an impartial first stage of problem-solving to the judicial last word on dispute resolution
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Wish you worked here?
Earn your true potential! Engineer required to work in jungle. Must be prepared for civil unrest and tough conditions. £60,000+ tax free. Tempted? Well that's where the money is– the 2002 Hays Montrose/Building international salary survey shows that elsewhere in the world, salaries are largely unchanged
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Features'Michael told us he was going to go on holiday for a few weeks. We expected him to come back'
After the death of the great architect Sir James Stirling 10 years ago, his partner Michael Wilford (pictured) stepped up to steer the practice forward. Then Wilford suddenly walked out, his partners claim.
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FeaturesShadow boxer
Tory construction spokesman Robert Key is something of a country gent – but don't expect him to pull any punches Gordon Brown's latest spending spree or the industry's skills crisis.
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FeaturesThe wasteland
With 4000 ha of brownfield land, the Thames Gateway could be the answer to London's housing crisis. But in the absence of a strategic masterplan, the area's potential is being squandered.
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Ballast Nedam deputy chair heads UK arm sale team
Potential bidders for loss-making UK subsidiary Ballast are tipped to include YJL, Hochtief and HBG.
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Operating profit at Haymills falls despite rise in turnover
Business is brisk at contractor Haymills but sharp rises in insurance cover and labour costs have hit margins.
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Amey chief under pressure as key director leaves
City turns up heat on Brian Staples following premature departure of main board director Robert Osborne.
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Councils demand better deal for PFI housing
Councils running PFI housing schemes are to tell the government that the flagship projects may have to be scrapped unless funding is improved.
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NewsBBC plans five schemes – including TV centre refurb
Corporation announces construction schedule, but has still to decide project manager for Broadcasting House.
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Trio wins first 'arm's length' housing repair deal
Connaught, Frank Haslam Milan and Bullock Construction win £64m Nottinghamshire social housing contract.
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NewsCash concerns hit asylum centre
Government plans for a £35m detention centre for asylum seekers in south-west London have hit difficulties because of concerns over project insurance and rising bid costs.
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Down but not out
In this month's tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reveals a downturn in activity levels in May – although the industry remains bouyed by a positive long-term outlook
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Rule nothing out
If you thought that adjudicators couldn't rule on professional negligence claims or award damages, take note – a recent Scottish case proves that they can
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Foresight sagas
We like to think that arbitration will always be able to challenge an adjudication decision we don't like. Well, just make sure you've got your notice of dispute sorted
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FeaturesLighting the way
A Tokyo art gallery perched atop a skyscraper needed a ground-level entrance building to lure visitors in. The architect's response – a giant glass, elliptical Japanese lantern – demanded some inspirational structural engineering.
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Appointments
Contractors Liverpool-based David McLean Contractors has appointed David McCormick supply chain manager.Housebuilders Paul Bennett has been appointed sales and marketing director of Laing Homes North Homes Counties.Brian Duckworth, chairman of Severn Trent Water, has been made non-executive director of Redrow Homes.Consultants Engineering and environmental consultant White Young Green has appointed ...