All Comment articles – Page 74
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NewsEducation spending cuts: any hints?
With the party conference season in full swing, we just might find out where we stand with the school building programme
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NewsIs it still cover pricing without the phone call?
The OFT has outlawed cover pricing, but that won’t stop firms putting in high bids so they lose contracts they can’t cope with
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NewsOFT verdict: The client's options
What could those who have employed or are currently employing the services of contractors named by the OFT do now they know the score
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NewsHuge OFT fines are harsh and unfair
The OFT’s fines are as unpleasant as they are unnecessary but as an industry we must move on
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In with the old
Reusing existing buildings is set to be the next big thing because it is greener and cheaper than new build
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NewsAn apprentice's tale
When Allan Lamb was laid off at the end of last year, his career was put on hold, but thanks to the apprenticeship matching service he has found a new job
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CommentOFT investigation: It’s wrong – but how wrong?
The recession has weakened regional contractors to the point that a fine set at the ‘lenient’ level of 2% of turnover may force many to close down
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NewsThe battle of Little Britain: On board with Sheppard Robson
A snapped-off tiller, an injured knee, some serious seasickness and almost a lost spinnaker – a fun day out was had by all!
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CommentThank you, Sir Stuart Lipton
Lipton won the intellectual argument that good design wasn’t a luxury limited to an arts project backed by a patron with more money than sense
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NewsBSF brings in the benefits
Providing 110,000 pupils with new facilities and buildings is something to be proud of
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CommentLittle Britain diary: Dressed to impress
Oilskins and black-tie outfits packed, the Weightmans team can't wait for the race – so they can get to the parties in good time
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NewsAn uphill road to recovery
Construction activity may be falling more slowly now, but a number of issues are challenging the sector
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CommentBack to schools: Building in a recession
Question one. How can we keep spending billions on school building while struggling with the biggest crisis in our public finances since the war?
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NewsHealth and safety – time to get real
Let’s stop hiding behind tiresome paperwork and start talking to each other again instead
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NewsOn the receiving end
The difficulties many firms have had getting paid in Dubai are a harsh reminder to tread carefully when working in this land of opportunity
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CommentPayments in Dubai: On the receiving end
Veterans of the Middle East will tell you that the region doesn’t play by the same rules as, say, Europe or North America
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CommentTrain drain: Impact of ConstructionSkills’ cutbacks
ConstructionSkills’ cutbacks could mean companies get 20% less in training grants than before, which is why it is important to be aware of all the changes
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CommentWhen is a duck an albatross?
Davis Langdon’s recent purchase of architect DEGW may mark another mutation in the DNA of cost managers. But there are reasons to think it will be a problematic one
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NewsWho ever heard of rent going down?
Government is intent on cutting rent for social housing tenants, but that leaves housing associations with a big hole in their budgets
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NewsSigns of life for housing?
Economist Noble Francis sees glimmers of an upturn but remains cautious