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Commercial property demand set to drop
The CBI and property consultant GVA Grimley have warned of a looming drop-off in confidence in the property sector. The latest CBI/GVA Grimley survey of 389 companies' property needs shows that demand for commercial property is holding up despite falling confidence in the rest of the economy. But CBI director ...
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Struggling Lovell suffers £3.2m loss
YJ Lovell has reported a £3.2m pre-tax loss for the year to 30 September 1998. The social housebuilder and construction group managed an operating profit of £238 000 compared with a £415 000 loss the year before but was hit by £3.5m in exceptional items. Chief among these was ...
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Tay Homes caught in takeover tug of war
areholder and rival housebuilder Sunley plans to eject Tay's management team after shares fell 20% during buoyant 1998.
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Euro most likely to hit smaller businesses
Small and medium-sized construction firms are most at risk from the effects of the euro, says the Construction Confederation. Confederation economist Chris Nicholls said that large firms already working internationally were likely to be relaxed about using the currency, which came into force on 1 January. However, he ...
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Bovis hangs on to monthly number one spot
£350m shopping centre deal helps to keep Bovis on top, but Laing continues to dominate yearly table.
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Growing turbulence at Manchester Airport
The busiest airport in the North is set to expand to accommodate the surge of passengers expected by 2005. But contractors working on its £500m construction plans have found that it can be a very bumpy ride.
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Where to next?
There is disagreement over where output growth is heading in 1999, but some sectors are sure to feel the pinch. Forecasters and industry chiefs give their views on what's in store.
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At the wheel
Although Gleeds' new senior partner Richard Steer has followed in his father's footsteps, he intends to take the cost consultant in a new direction.
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Comment
Beauty before age
Purists might not like them, but 1960s buildings are part of Britain's architectural heritage and they deserve protection.
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Getting to know you
Construction doesn't know enough about what its customers want which is where marketing comes in.
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ninety-nine for '99
Building kicks off the new year with a cornucopia of places to go, people to spot and things to do before the new millennium.
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Too much of a good thing
The European parliament's new home in Strasbourg is undeniably monumental, but do 626 MEPs really need a second vast complex to do their job?
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No-go area
Clients and consultants are at odds over who should carry the risks in restoring decontaminated land. Inconsistent interpretations of the law do little to help.
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Sweeping statements
A new year, and the mother of all eves the eve of the millennium deserves something radical. How about we start by getting rid of all those lawyers who stand in the way of good building?
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Got it covered?
The insurance market's approach to claims that may arise out of year 2000 and date recognition problems in computer systems will have implications for those renewing their professional indemnity insurance.
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All in favour
The Working Time Regulations give employers considerable scope to enter into agreements with particular groups of workers.
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Sharpening one's clause
When the BBC amended its standard contract to include a clause that can delay payment of an adjudicator's award, the industry cried foul. But it is only ever intended to be used as a last resort.
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Parting company
The climate is right to sell your business, but if negotiations go awry, the consequences can be costly. Owner-managers looking to cash in should heed a few words of advice.
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Euro-vision
Britain may not be part of the single currency yet, but that doesn't mean its introduction won't affect your business. Will your computer systems cope?
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The job hunt
If your new year's resolution is to get your dream job, Robert Smith of recruitment consultant Hays Montrose has the advice you need.