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The cathedral
The Jubilee Line Extension has been plagued with difficulties. Praise be, then, for Foster and Partners' inspiring, light-filled station.
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It's prime time
The government intends to turn itself into a model construction client within the next three years and prime contracting is being touted as the procurement route to do it.
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How the Building Down Barriers pilot projects are shaping up
Wattisham Airfield recreational training centre Laing and its supply partners started on site on this army physical and recreational training centre at Wattisham Airfield near Ipswich in April. It includes a 25 m long swimming pool, squash courts, a fitness training room and associated facilities. Due for completion in ...
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Pool and physical recreation centre, Aldershot army barracks
"I was in a cosy position in Brussels when I was invited back to look at Building Down Barriers," says Nigel Miller, Amec's commercial director. He adds that, at the beginning of the project, he felt like a rabbit caught in the headlights of a truck when faced with ...
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Local leagues
The latest workload round-up shows which regions are prospering and which firms are benefiting.
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Less than transparent
These days, electronic catalogues can solve common problems associated with access to data and are becoming essential tools in the modern office. This CD-ROM from Pilkington presents detailed information on all of the manufacturer s glass products, uses and specifications, as well as information on built examples. It does not ...
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A charge too far
Like any service provider, arbitrators need to know what their customers like and dislike about the way they do their job. What their customers don't like is cancellation charges.
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The procurement jigsaw
The government has made giant strides in procurement by putting into practice concepts associated with Latham, Levene and Egan. But one or two pieces of the puzzle still have to be slotted into place.
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Lump sums: the essentials
The third part of an occasional series explaining procurement methods outlines the whys and wherefores of lump-sum contracts.
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Avoiding a pitfall
If running a construction team can be equated to conducting an orchestra, the new breed of thin project managers are maestros of fine-tuning the team.
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Get in the frame
Cinema operator Cine-UK plans to build 15 more multiplexes by the end of next year. Contractors may be able to win a starring role, although consultants will be lucky to land bit parts.
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Dressed for success
Christine Little of the Federation of Recruitment and Employment Services gives her top tips for shining at interviews.
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Appointments
Contractors John Brannam has been promoted to construction director at Stansell. He will be responsible for Somerset and Dorset. Fit-out and refurbishment contractor Miletrian has appointed Richard Brackstone commercial director. Peter Gould , formerly with Bovis, has been appointed executive vice-president and managing director of Philipp Holzmann International. ...
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Drugs giant abandons £240m PFI-style deal
SmithKline Beecham has second thoughts about consortium financing for London headquarters.
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Atkins boss upbeat after 14% rise in profit
Jeffries says consultant's prospects are better than ever as he announces plans to boost international work.
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Ove Arup in talks over social housing
Multidisciplinary group Ove Arup has held talks with housing associations to try to promote its prefabricated housing system. It is understood that Ove Arup s head of technology, John Miles, approached large housing associations, including North British Housing Corporation and Peabody Trust, after failing to interest private housebuilders. Ove Arup ...
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Crackdown on bogus firms
The Inland Revenue is to launch a crackdown on professionals and consultants who provide services through intermediary companies. A spokeswoman said new rules would stop people hiding behind fake personal services firms to avoid tax and National Insurance. The clampdown could affect a number of consultants and specialists in the ...
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Treasury backs Bates plan for PFI revolution
Proposal for UK Capital to handle PFI schemes now being put to government departments.
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Industry lobbies for anti-cowboy VAT cut
Industry lobbyists are to write to chancellor Gordon Brown in a fresh attempt to persuade him to cut VAT on refurbishment and repair and maintenance work from 17.5% to 5%. A letter will be sent to Brown in the next seven days after representatives of materials producers, contractors, specialists and ...
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Firms told not to expect 'rich pickings' in Kosovo
Ove Arup executive tipped to head rebuilding taskforce says estimates of £50bn of work exaggerated.