All articles by Victoria Madine – Page 5

  • Features

    Going to plan?

    2001-04-12T00:00:00Z

    Everyone agrees that masterplans are essential to any self-respecting regeneration project. It's just a pity that councils and urban regeneration companies don't know what they are …

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    Rogers to write GLA masterplans

    2001-04-06T00:00:00Z

    Lord Rogers is to draw up masterplans for up to 10 rundown London areas in his first major project as adviser to the Greater London Authority.

  • News

    Wilcon bucks trend and pushes for 90% prefab

    2001-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Top housebuilder to ignore City fears over timber frame and double its factory-built output.

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    Deputy mayor slams London housing design

    2000-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Nicky Gavron calls for innovations and higher density in a stinging attack on architects.

  • Features

    The stress timebomb

    2000-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Yesterday was National Stress Day, but did you have enough time to do anything about it? Job insecurity, high technology and a frenzied marketplace have conspired to turn stress into a hidden epidemic, but construction is proving slow to act.

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    Pay and perks at the top

    2000-10-27T00:00:00Z

    Construction bosses are increasingly being offered share options as part of their pay package by firms anxious to retain their services, according to the Hays Executive survey.

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    The Ireland race

    2000-10-27T00:00:00Z

    The Irish construction boom is feeding a cash bonanza for workers in the Republic. As the Hays Montrose/Building contractors' salary guide 2000 shows, a shortage of skilled professionals means that firms are paying top rates to attract site managers, QSs and planners, and are looking abroad to fill places. The ...

  • News

    Kenyans clean up at industry half-marathon

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Commonwealth stars head the field at 19th annual race in Windsor Great Park.