All QS articles – Page 99
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FeaturesThe tracker: negative territory
February was a bleak month, with activity down due to insufficient demand and finance, which was not good news for tender prices or employment. Experian Marketing Information Services reports
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NewsTurner & Townsend expands in Poland
Firm opens another office in Krakow in addition to the office opened in Warsaw in February
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NewsCapita Symonds pay stays still
Pay freeze at the consultant continues for the third year running
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FeaturesBuilding Intelligence Q4 2010
Experian Marketing Information Services’ analysis predicts last year’s strong growth will not be matched in 2011 as demand in the private sector is unlikely to outweigh public sector cuts
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NewsHouse price falls continue according to RICS
Latest RICS survey shows prices weak outside of London and Scotland
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NewsCapita appointed on £4m garden project
Firm is project manager on Southport King’s Gardens restoration scheme
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NewsHill wins £1.8m contract with Texan university
Firm project manager on the construction of various higher education and healthcare projects
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CommentContract advice: clauses that risk unravelling your claim
Certain combinations of clauses may have profound consequences for the unsuspecting contractor or subcontractor if the terms are not strictly complied with
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CommentBenefits of working as a QS abroad
The trainee Costain QS can see the benefits of working abroad but would rather stay here in the UK
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NewsThree year outlook for construction worse than feared
Output likely to fall more than previously thought, according to analysis
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NewsTrading normal despite Middle East turmoil, says Hyder
Internationally focused consultant says Bahrain office is now fully operational again
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NewsErnst & Young expands construction team
Firm appoints in construction and real estate advisory services in NY and expands in California
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CommentTender lists, who cares?
Tender lists are too long and as a result bidding is often a waste of time and money
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NewsMouchel rejects Interserve and Costain bids
Consultant reports half-year pre-tax profits down 73%
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NewsRICS attacks Budget on zero carbon U-turn
Body ’disappointed’ standards are watered down despite industry backing for zero carbon homes
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NewsOsborne unveils package to boost construction
Chancellor announces shake-up of planning, stamp duty changes and extra infrastructure cash
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NewsDavis Langdon returns to Bahrain against Foreign Office advice
Consultant evacuated office last Wednesday but has now flown staff back despite Foreign Office warnings