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Five tips on public speaking
Know yourself Practise in front of a mirror or, better still, film yourself. There is no faster way to improve your delivery than getting a chance to see what others see when you get on stage. Get your friends to watch you and comment on your delivery.Be brief Deliver your ...
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A choice of damage
Liquidated damages may make contractors wince, but really they should be seen as a good and faithful friend – particularly when you consider the alternative
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Time, gentlemen, please
The new rules on limitation periods still have a loophole that means contractors could be liable – almost indefinitely – for their employees' mistakes
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FeaturesLiving in a Huf
If your idea of prefabricated housing is a sardine can with slits for windows, think again. Huf Haus has been building light, spacious factory-made homes for years – and they're great for key workers earning more than half a million pounds a year. Thomas Lane checks out the latest design ...
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Teen spirit
John Berry, managing director of contractor Bluestone South West, explains the company's apprenticeship scheme for youngsters and its aim to turn site workers into managers
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FeaturesAppointments
ContractorsEngineering firm Dartmouth has appointed Martin Clark, Tony Cole and Mark Newman mobile mechanical and electrical supervisors.HousebuildersPeter Vella (left) has been promoted by Crosby Homes (North West) to sales and marketing director. He was sales and marketing project manager. Redrow Homes (Scotland) has recruited two field sales managers. Christine Higgins ...
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Cost model: Hotel refurbishment
Despite sharp drops in profitability over the past year, hotel operators continue to invest heavily in refurbishment. In this quarter’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest examines the key elements and challenges of hotel refurbishment, giving detailed costs for guest rooms and front-of-house areas
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50 British architectural terms for the 21st century
Are you a cladiator living in Islingtundra or a cyclopath prone to sustainagility? Find out with our guide to the terms currently redefining architecture.
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Unions raise concerns over migrant worker schemes
The Home Office's proposal to grant short-term working visas to overseas construction workers has been met with scepticism by some unions.
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NewsFit-out firm gets backing for hire-purchase refurbs
Contractor wins support from six banks for plan to offer PFI-style contracts to corporate clients.
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FeaturesWheels and deals
When construction's biggest companies buy each other, they turn to Richard Smee to make it happen. Matthew Richards finds out what drives one of Europe's key consultants – and is rather surprised to find out what he drives …
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Good practice vs Dracula
The construction industry regards fitness for purpose with horror – but, as a recent Court of Appeal case demonstrates, there's really nothing to be afraid of
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NewsRogers seeks summit with Prescott over urban failure
Two men behind government's original regeneration policy are brought back together after reshuffle.
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NewsDavid Walker quits Swanke to go it alone
David Walker, design director of the London office of US architect Swanke Hayden Connell International, has left after 14 years to start his own practice.
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Ours not to reason why
If you're an 'expert determiner' and choose to go your own sweet way rather than obey instructions, then don't. Your decision is likely to be set aside
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M&E firms accused of plan to deskill sector
Proposals by large specialist contractors to create a career grade that would apply to staff with both electrical and mechanical qualifications have been opposed by AMICUS-AEEU, the conglomerate union for the M&E sector.
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NewsBalfour, Kier and Jacobs face trial for bribery
Lesotho expected to bring case against three British companies after official jailed for 18 years.
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Industry divided on who should spearhead safety
Fears raised that construction issues may be sidelined if health and safety comes under transport umbrella.
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Queen faces illegal timber probe …
BUCKINGHAM PALACE has been accused of using endangered species of hardwood to renovate a gallery.