All QS articles – Page 90
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NewsDavis Langdon’s senior staff cull spreads to global division
UK business was told last week about plan to reduce 30% of director posts
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NewsTurner & Townsend pledges to remain independent
Global chief executive and UK managing director say avoiding consolidation will help firm win work
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FeaturesQ&A with the RICS: The new qualification
The RICS’ new AssocRICS qualification has been met with scepticism and accusations of devaluing the profession. Building talks to executive director Mark Walley about why a creating a new path into the institution is a good thing for everyone
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CommentWhy BIM doesn't have to be 3D
QSs may adopt BIM more quickly if they stopped thinking of it as a 3D tool. BIM’s about more efficient ways of working not just computer models
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FeaturesThe rise of the BIM consultant
With its clear government backing and success stories in the press, construction firms realise that BIM is a Very Important Thing. The question is, how to do it? Thomas Lane meets the new wave of BIM consultants who may have the answer
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FeaturesThe consultancy sector: Little and large
Consolidation is now the name of the consultancy sector game - except some clients still like a more individual touch. Joey Gardiner asks if uneasiness over the new giants is spawning small startups
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NewsA quarter of Davis Langdon directors face redundancy
Forty directors may go as consultant confirms senior level restructure in response to downturn
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NewsHill wins Dallas jail contract
Firm will project manage North Tower Jail renovation scheme for County of Dallas
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NewsRLB launches sustainability ‘health check’ service
Launch follows successful trials for Tesco and the Ministry of Justice
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NewsTfL QS apprenticeships programme revealed
Boris Johnson lauds scheme allowing 12 apprentices to attend college while getting hands-on experience
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NewsEC Harris partners approve Arcadis deal
Partners vote overwhelmingly in favour of takeover by Dutch engineer
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NewsOlympics QS killed in cycling accident
Mace employee Brian Dorling had been working for Olympics delivery partner CLM
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FeaturesSean Tompkins: Setting it straight
The RICS has faced a lot of criticism lately, with its global expansion drive and proposal to drop its top level qualification under fire. Iain Withers finds out how chief executive Sean Tompkins plans to reconcile ambitious plans abroad with winning back support at home
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NewsTurner & Townsend to manage London energy retrofit scheme
Firm will oversee roll out key priority for mayor Boris Johnson in contract worth £2.67m
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NewsCapita and Populous prepare masterplan for Mumbai racing circuit
Firms part of consortium examining the case for a new Formula One standard stadium
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CommentBIM and the QS: Better late than never
Why are the majority of QSs reluctant to use BIM? It’s time to get on board before early adopters in the contracting market get too far ahead
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NewsTurner & Townsend buys US project manager
Consultant swoops on $5m-turnover New York firm Ferzan Robbins & Associates
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NewsArcadis seeks Asian growth after EC Harris buy
Dutch firm on hunt for further acquistion after announcing merger with EC Harris this week
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NewsTroubled Mouchel must sell off more assets to appease banks
Consultant has debt mountain of £87m