All Archive Titles articles – Page 571
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Archive TitlesEC Harris’ staff praised for ‘prompt action’ after bomb
The emergency services were ‘amazed’ by what was done, says chief executive Philip Youell
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New start on plans for Paddington hospital after £1bn PFI collapse
St Mary’s hospital in Paddington has confirmed it has started working on new plans to redevelop the hospital after the collapse of a £1bn PFI planned for the area last month.
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The new JCT05 Minor Works Building Contract
The new MW contract is based upon the text of the superseded 1998 Edition.
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Archive TitlesWWII women ready for Queen to unveil
A memorial for the women of the Second World War was bolted together in preparation for tomorrow’s unveiling by Her Majesty the Queen.
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Archive TitlesWhat it takes to be a project manager
Project management opportunities are there for the taking – if you’ve got the talent and skills. But just what are employers looking for in potential project managers?
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The rise of the machines
Whether contractors like it or not, the role of the QS is changing with project management integral to the service many now provide. With this shift, Mark Herbert believes that IT has a vital role to play in helping project managers and construction teams work together
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Jingle jogs the memory
In your 1st July 2005 edition, Robin Campbell, QS (retired) fondly remembered the jingle he had learned as a boy for remembering his trigonometry formulae.
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Plymouth hospital plan restarts
The troubled £300m PFI scheme to build a new hospital in Plymouth is to be retendered after the client last week ended negotiations with the sole remaining bidder Medico Vanguard, which includes contractor Amey.
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Archive TitlesRICS defends position as Morgan eats humble pie
RICS rejects criticisms of poor financial control and defends benefits to QS members
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Computers measure up
I was delighted to learn from this week's edition that BDP’s new IT based approach to design will make the traditional QS role redundant.
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Archive TitlesTeam starts on lab build
Work started last month on an extension of the University of Manchester’s chemistry laboratory.
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Construction products dip but outlook brightens
Construction products sales are slowing down, a construction activity barometer showed this week.
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More efficient use of property could boost profits, says RICS
RICS survey shows businesses could benefit by improving how they use their property
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North boom bumps up build costs
The booming residential market in the North of England has led to a 12% increase in build costs for houses and flats in the region, according to new figures released by Gleeds
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Tesco faces tunnel bill
The collapse of the Tesco tunnel at Gerrards Cross could lead to the closure of the rail line for weeks, according to rail infrastructure body Network Rail.
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Mott MacDonald beats rivals to key role in biggest PFI hospital
Consultancy is appointed technical advisor for £1bn Barts job, beating off bids from WSP and Mouchel Parkman
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Archive TitlesGood vibrations on the South Bank
As the Royal Festival Hall closes this week ready for work to begin on its refurbishment, other elements of the South Bank Centre redevelopment master plan are being worked out. Michael Willoughby reports on the work so far on a project with a unique set of challenges
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Get back to basics
Having had over 35 years experience on all sides of the building industry, my career has been underpinned by what I consider to be the three basic elements of QS – construction, measurement and contract; irrespective of the profession’s obsession with trying to reinvent itself.