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E-commerce crashes to earth
Last year, the industry was poised to make a giant leap onto the internet, and all the big players set projects in motion. But now it seems construction took a wrong turn in cyberspace …
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The lifeguard
With next month's government safety summit looming, all eyes are trained on the construction industry. So how does Suzannah Thursfield, director of health and safety at the Construction Confederation, intend to respond?
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Classic FM
First person - Soon, facilities managers will be a key part of the design team – who else knows how much a building will cost to run?
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Long to reign over us
In a special feature-length programme on BBC2 last Sunday, Jonathan Meades expounded his theses on High Victorian architecture. John Fidler of English Heritage was watching …
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We need a new plan
The new Human Rights Act has thrown a spanner into the planning system. Where on earth do we go from here?
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Defective vision
Manchester's Homes for Change was billed as a model for the urban renaissance. Four years later its image has been tarnished by defects.
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Signed, sealed and delivered
Architects and specifiers rejoice! A new international standard for sealant specification means goodbye to hours spent searching for the right product.
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Becoming unattached
BT claims its new cordless workstations will halve companies' space requirements and slash their overheads – Laing says they have cut one of its firms' rental costs 40%. Here's how they work.
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Trench warfare
Plans were studied, cable-locating devices were used and care was taken, but the builder still managed to sever three live cables. So was the builder negligent?
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But you promised!
If someone wants you to do work for them free, gratis and for nothing, on the understanding that they'll give you a job later, can you get paid if they don't? A recent – and largely unnoticed – case says you can.
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Adjudication in the bushes
Spend six months preparing your claim, spring it on your quarry when it's least expected and refuse any extension of time. Result? You lose when you get to court.
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Cost study: National Agriculture Centre
In common with many farmers, the Royal Agricultural Society sees diversification as the key to increased competitiveness. The society hopes that the new exhibition hall at its National Agriculture Centre in Warwickshire will allow it to attract general trade shows and give the nearby Birmingham National Exhibition Centre a run ...
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Fighting fit
Exercise can alleviate stress and improve work performance. Impress your boss by making it this new year's resolution.
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Appointments
ContractorsGraham Carr, former managing director of Willmott Dixon's sister company E Turner & Sons, has been appointed managing director of the firm's Birmingham-based construction operation.Birmingham construction company Buxton has appointed Stuart Handley and Mick Bates site managers.Construction and development company The Rydon Group has made the following promotions. Bob Bond ...
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Firms cold shoulder quality mark discount
Raynsford tries to kickstart anti-cowboy pilots by slashing £350 off registration, but builders won't join.
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Preferred Tube bidders to be named by end of month
GLA underground chief to hold last-minute talks but insiders confident that deals will be announced quickly.
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New drive to recruit young people
Advertisements in Loaded, FHM and Mizz aim to sell sexier image of the industry.