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Carillion secures rail services ownership
Contractor Carillion now has complete ownership of rail repair and maintenance company GT Rail Maintenance.
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Mark Whitby
The next president of the ICE talks to Building about his role as construction's voice on the New York tragedy, and his passion for his profession.
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Teaching the Big Apple
The Manchester bomb in 1996 provided an opportunity for revolutionary urban renewal that was ultimately wasted. New York should learn from our mistakes
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All Saïd and done
Born in scandal, Oxford University's Saïd Business School has succeeded in merging ancient Roman discipline with contemporary urban humanism – with a ziggurat thrown in for good measure. Building visits architect Dixon Jones' monumental building.
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World Wide Winners
Last year's league table of the 50 largest contractors' websites found that firms had a lot to learn. Leeds University has just complied a second table: so which firms have got the hang of this e-marketing business?
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Be prepared
Britain may not be in the euro, but that doesn't mean the new currency won't affect your business
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Five tips on sprucing up your website
Wow them with a webcamThis camera can be used to broadcast the on-site progress of high-profile projects. It can be set to take photos of its subject at periodic intervals or to film continuously. Web Cams cost between £50 and £250 and are available from all major computer suppliers.Regular news ...
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The industry's black sheep
Recent cases suggest that consultants and their advisers are becoming too defensive. If this continues, there's a danger they'll lose the goodwill of the industry
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Question a silly answer
Tony Bingham An adjudicator makes a boob and the judge says he has answered the wrong question. But he hasn't: he's just answered the right question wrongly
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Meaningful relationships
Much like any relationship, partnering is more about mutual understanding and commitment than subscribing to a given definition
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Something rotten …
Not sure what the payment arrangements of the Construction Act are? You're not alone. They're confusing, that's what, and it's time for reform
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No more New Yorks
Ever since it emerged that the collapse of the World Trade Centre was actually caused by raging fires, safety experts have been putting their heads together to see how fire protection and escape routes can be improved in new landmark buildings.
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Back to square one
Construction could take a few notes from the motor industry on process improvement
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Just the job
Building talks to Guy Russell of BDG McColl about how he's happiest when he's busy, but can always make time for his family
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Appointments
ContractorsJohn Williams has been appointed marketing manager at Caddick Construction.HousebuildersDavid Jackson (right) has been promoted to regional director of Redrow Homes South West. Peter Dartnell has been made technical director of Redrow Homes North West.Newland Homes has appointed Peter Hayes planning officer.ConsultantsProject and facilities consultant EC Harris has made six ...
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Cost model: Shopping centres
As government planning policy drives retail developments back into city centres, the design and construction issues of urban schemes have never been more complex. In this month’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest, in association with architect Geoffrey Reid Associates, sets out the key issues and examines the advantages, disadvantages ...
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BAA's £600m budget expected to be halved
Commitment to Terminal 5 reaffirmed but upgrades at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick could be shelved.
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Gruesome £685m clean-up set to last a year
Contractors and engineers pull together in Manhattan recovery operation on a site likened to Chernobyl.
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Government to overhaul construction New Deal
Revamp of job placement scheme will shift focus to training and recruiting older people.