All QS articles – Page 113
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NewsEx-Kier chief engineer starts new consultancy
Barry Johnson joins ex-Robert Benaim director Brian Bell to form Bell Johnson
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NewsCyril Sweett buys biggest QS in Asia
Consultant plans expansion into China with aquisition of Hong Kong-based Widnell
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Gleeds snaps up consultant in bid to diversify away from BSF
Gleeds has bought an education consultancy, Cocentra, for an undisclosed sum in a bid to survive the cuts to the Building Schools for the Future programme
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FeaturesConsultants: The best way to beef up
As US giant URS subsumes Scott Wilson, Aecom closes in on Davis Langdon, and EC Harris prepares for a flotation, Tom Bill examines what the best options are for businesses looking to scale up
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NewsClient caution takes toll on Cyril Sweett order book
Chief executive points to stage-by-stage commitment to projects as orders fall 20%
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NewsBouygues supports Construction Youth Trust
Consultant offers a three year donation to the charity that helps disadvantaged youth into training and employment
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CommentIssue the notice or pay the price
If a requirement to issue a notice on time or budget extension is not properly met, the contractor may end up out of pocket
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NewsCyril Sweett announces new appointment
Hospitality specialist to lead new global hospitality and leisure service
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CommentGleeds on the budget 2010: Video
Clive Curd and David Gibson, Gleeds taxation, grants and insurance, look at the implications of the budget on the construction and property industry, focusing on taxes, spending cuts and enhanced capital allowances
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NewsEC Harris will float to fund $1bn global growth plans
Chief executive Philip Youell rejects takeover talk as partners vote for listing to raise up to £350m
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NewsColchester to sue T&T over £25m Viñoly arts centre
Client on troubled scheme to set aside £500,000 to fund claim against consultant
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News‘There’s no reason why T&T can’t be 50% bigger in five years’
Steve McGuckin, the consultant’s UK boss, explains the thinking behind its international growth plans - and dismisses all talk of US takeovers
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CommentBudget could have been worse
At least there are people within the coalition who realise how vital our industry is to the UK economy
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NewsTurnover drops 13% at Cyril Sweett
Consultant’s profits remain stable after year of ’right-sizing shape and headcount’
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CommentPause … to the Tolent clause !?
The question for the court: Whether a clause in a construction contract which determines that a party is liable for the costs of adjudication irrespective of the decision of the adjudicator, typically referred to as a ’Tolent Clause’, is effective
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NewsGleeds wins Mulberry London HQ contract
Construction consultant is cost manager on the £4.3m scheme for luxury brand
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NewsCapita Symonds appoints associate director
Chartered energy engineer joins the sustainability team from White Young Green
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FeaturesThe 2010 consultants’ salary guide
This year’s Building/Hays Construction & Property pay guide tells a familiar story of cuts and freezes. Roxane McMeeken finds out who’s getting by on economy baked beans, and why employers might be about to get a lot of belly aching
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NewsParty politics: Building's terrace reception at the House of Commons
Building’s annual terrace reception at the House of Commons was the setting for Mark Prisk’s first formal address as construction minister