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The effect on non-domestic construction
Is the end of the transparent building nigh? Designs such as Foster and Partners scheme for the glazed fencing mask, also known as the Greater London Authority headquarters, could become a thing of the past if performance standards to avoid solar heating are introduced. The changes in the regulations aim ...
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Fast food race hots up
The top four supermarkets are battling to cut build times and costs. But, as delegates heard at a Building-organised food retail conference on 16 June, one of the sector’s biggest challenges is to make sure savings don’t come at the expense of safety.
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It’s a small world
Christian Spencer-Davies makes a living building diminutive versions of architects’ visions. It’s a life of long hours, difficult customers and little or no recognition. Why does he do it?
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The gender agenda
First person Women in construction aren’t just men with breasts. Making the industry more female-friendly means making a cultural change.
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Clean living
The Peabody Trust's zero-energy BedZED project in south London is a model for sustainable communities, as well as a useful guide to how designers can meet revisions to the Building Regulations.
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Coming to blows
All contractors, large and small, get into disputes at one time or another. This multimillion-pound struggle shows how overconfidence and haste can get even the biggest into a pickle.
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It’s payback time
The payment mechanisms in most subcontracts do not meet the standards set by the Construction Act. Here’s an argument to prove that, and a warning to contractors if they don’t take it on board.
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Holes in the net
Insurers want to exclude e-business transactions from surveyors’ insurance. But firms are taking all the necessary precautions with their electronic output, aren’t they?
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Let’s be cynical …
Partnership agreements are getting legal teeth. This may sound like a good idea in theory, but it is bound to cause confusion and undermine the worthy aims of the partnership ideal in practice.
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Cost model: Value for money
How can the project team identify the client’s needs at the start of a job? This cost model examines the techniques that can help firms define client requirements and develop solutions that add value to a project
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The long goodbye
Rob Smith of Hays Montrose explains how exit interviews can help you keep your staff.
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Appointments
Contractors Construction contractor Snape has promoted Robert Bath to commercial director. Construction contractor Allen has promoted Neville Colvin to regional director for the Midlands and the South-west.Northern contractor Totty Construction has appointed Mark Peatfield construction director. Clugston Group, the Scunthorpe-based construction, property development and distribution services company, has appointed John ...
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Exterior dream fades for ‘gang of five’
Tough market means directors who left Schal to start their own company are on verge of being bought.
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£500m Elephant & Castle race down to two
The race for the £500m redevelopment of London's Elephant & Castle is down to two teams, say sources close to the scheme. Southwark Land Regeneration and London Amsterdam Countryside are now fighting it out for the job to regenerate the 72 ha site in south London. It is thought that ...
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House Builders’ Federation set to quit Confederation
HBF members unhappy with neglect of land and planning as major contractors set new agenda.
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Prescott to meet with industry over safety
Deputy prime minister John Prescott is to meet major contractors and union leaders to discuss health and safety. Prescott will meet representatives from contractors and unions on 4 July and will hold a separate meeting with union leaders at a later date. The meetings come after Building revealed that site ...
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Welsh vote for assembly
The Welsh Assembly voted on Wednesday to go ahead with its controversial £22m chamber. The success follows lobbying from the building's architect, Lord Rogers, and senior director Ivan Harbour to ensure that the scheme went ahead. Lord Rogers met first secretary Rhodri Morgan and made a presentation to assembly members ...