All QS articles – Page 58
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CommentScottish independence would be madness
I implore construction colleagues north of the border to vote no in the independence referendum
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CommentO women, where art thou?
It’s important professional bodies and leading employers unite in the effort to attract more women into construction
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CommentA QS would have helped Brazil avoid its World Cup woes
Brazil is a fast-maturing economy, but delays on World Cup projects highlight the importance of early QS involvement
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NewsFirms appointed to £600m NHS framework
Aecom, Sweett, Ridge and BDP among the consultants and architects picked for University College London Hospitals’ 10-year development framework
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NewsAtkins to partner with Chinese construction giant
Atkins signs deal with massive state-owned Chinese contractor that will see firms working together across the globe
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NewsAecom lands key role on third phase of Battersea development
Exclusive: Consultant to work with architects Frank Gehry and Foster Partners on 1,300 home project next to power station
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NewsUK recovery helps Sweett to beat expectations
Consultant posts trading update for the year to 31 March 2014
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CommentStephen Fry needs the new QS handbook
Once again the quantity surveyor is the butt of a joke, but these are glory days for the profession
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NewsNetwork Rail Consulting targets growth down under
Network Rail Consulting is making a push to expand its opperations in New Zealand and Australia
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NewsMott MacDonald posts strong revenue and profit growth
Engineering group’s Canada and Asia Pacific division prove to be “engine for strong growth” as UK trading remains “sluggish”
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NewsWSP wins Network Rail level crossing role
WSP to undertake a feasibility study on options for closing level crossings on the East Coast Mainline
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Comment
An end to exploitation
Construction’s recovery means that clients that have had the upper hand since the start of the recession now have to find ways of persuading contractors to work for them - so expect a lot more collaboration
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NewsRevenue at Atkins UK set to be flat
But firm points to improved trading in its Middle East, Asia and energy businesses
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NewsEC Harris buys property advisory business
Consultant acquires 20-strong Corporate Property Advisers
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NewsLondon tube appoints firms for £330m upgrade work
Atkins, Capita and Giffin Group among winners to deliver upgrade programme across 70 stations
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NewsProject team picked for £200m Aberdeen exhibition centre
Turner and Townsend, Aecom and Arup among those appointed to work on the scheme
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NewsRICS warns infrastructure costs to rise 15%
Data from the RICS shows that costs and tender prices are both set to rise over the next five years
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NewsMott MacDonald wins £325m Hong Kong Disneyland hotel
Engineer lands job on exotic forest-themed 750-room hotel
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NewsSweett launches second bribery probe
Consultant in “discussions” with UK and US authorities as it uncovers potential “material instances of deception”