All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 585
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The IT department fights back
Re: your recent leader on IT (QS News, 13 May), in which you mention the “dubious pleasure of talking to the IT department".
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Archive TitlesBPF’s consultancy agreement criticised as ‘totally unacceptable’
The BPF’s attempt to bring standardisation to construction contracts fails to win the confidence of consultants
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Majority not in the ‘Dark Ages
After reading your article (QS News, 6 May – see picture, above), I must totally disagree with Steve Hindley’s views. I would suggest it is he that is in the Dark Ages, not the majority of PQSs.
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EC Harris becomes key advisor for future Government contracts
EC Harris has emerged as a major advisor on procuring future government contracts, winning four deals with the Treasury’s buying arm, the Office of Government Commerce (OGC).
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Archive TitlesDavis Langdon adds four to Norwich office
Davis Langdon has recruited four new members of staff to its Norwich office in response to the firm’s continued growth in the regional marketplace.
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Archive TitlesHill International launches UK acquisition drive
US consultancy Hill International is looking to expand its operations in the UK and Europe
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In the trade?
I would like to clarify an area of potential confusion regarding schemes that provide certification of fire protection products and services.
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Underground supply stability
Claude Lyons is guaranteeing voltage levels at London Underground stations during system improvements.
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More of the same?
There have been few post-election surprises as far as the construction industry is concerned. Business as usual is the cry from most practitioners who see no let-up in the constant stream of public sector work coming in, and no major changes in policy to affect the running of their businesses. ...
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Archive TitlesTales of the riverbank
A new development on the Thames at Battersea offers m&e services to meet the demands of key workers and millionaires alike.
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QES Projects
QES Projects has completed the m&e design and build on the largest Bentley showroom in Europe. Based in Leicestershire, the £600 000 showroom opened to coincide with the launch of Bentley’s new Continental Flying Spur. QES Projects’ sister company QES Electrical Contractors carried out the installation work.
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Archive TitlesPump priming
Containment for power and data networks is critical in any modern office building, but it is often difficult to specify appropriate systems for speculative developments. We look at how it was done at the Old Pump House.
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Presidential view
It is gratifying that in my first ECA presidential view I am able to congratulate the ECA and its members for the continued improvement in safety performance.
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On the nose
Now retired from a life of flight, Concorde is on public display, with Vision Systems’ Vesda and Adpro equipment ensuring the aircraft’s safety. Vesda smoke detectors are protecting a decommissioned plane at the Museum of Flight in East Fortune. At Manchester Airport, the Adpro remote cctv system is overseeing Concorde.
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What makes the network?
No self-respecting consultancy would dream of operating without a website, but take a look at those on offer and it’s clear that some add more value to a firm’s marketing strategy than others. Here are those that came out top in QS News’ snapshot survey
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Killing time
Many in construction anticipate an increase in corporate manslaughter cases against directors and company bosses. Stuart Lyall explains why he still finds it relatively easy to sleep – albeit cushioned by his paperwork.
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Archive TitlesIn the hub
As London’s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games gains speed, a new sports venue in Regent’s Park aims to get the city off the starting blocks.
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High-flying novices
More m&e apprentices will be learning the ropes on Heathrow Terminal Five thanks to BAA. The project client has put forward a funding package to allow AMEC and Crown House Technologies to take on more apprentices from the local area. The initiative is part of BAA’s Heathrow Employment Forum, in ...
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High workforce registration
A site audit conducted by the ECA/HVCA Joint Major Contractors’ Group (JMCG) has revealed that over 84% of those questioned were able to produce evidence of membership of industry registration schemes.