All Features articles – Page 545

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    Appointments

    2003-03-26T12:11:00Z

    Movers and shakers this week

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    Labour agency set to import workers from Romania

    2003-03-24T14:50:00Z

    The Home Office has agreed in principle to a proposal to import east Europeans to help solve the skills shortage.

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    New bosses for Kier and Alfred McAlpine

    2003-03-24T14:46:00Z

    Contractors' chief executives both scale back roles by becoming chairmen of the companies.

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    Workshop

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    This week, check out some nifty kitchens for the stylish but spacially challenged, the roofing system that can reduce your insurance premiums and a hand-picked selection of the finest construction guides

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    Skyscaper

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    How do make an airport hotel sprout wings of its own? Apparently by pioneering the use of a ceramic-granite cladding system that is so reflective, skies and planes become a part of the facade – and all for an economy-class price

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    We need vocal locals

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Council planners generally put the interests of the community first, but if things don't work out that way, there's not a lot the community can do about it

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    Local lowdown

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    This month, Robert Smith of Hays Montrose looks at the job market in Northern Ireland, where a glut of civils projects means that engineers are hot property

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    Dressed to thrill

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Inspired by a wallet-busting designer frock, yet designed to be a bargain in itself, the exterior of Future Systems' Selfridges store in Birmingham is a sight to behold. We got the inside story on how this futuristic, shimmering, blue beehive was built.

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    HBG is cock of the north in February league table

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Sir Robert McAlpine and Laing head down the monthly table, but Bovis Lend Lease stays on top over the year.

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    Choked

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    As Building predicted, the congestion charge is throttling London's small builders. We talked to two who are so fed up with it that they're thinking of quitting the capital – and a roofer delivers his message to Ken.

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    The children's crusade

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    How can you make a name for yourself if that name belongs to your famous parent? We talk to people who've wrestled with this problem – and found their own answers.

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    Appointments

    2003-03-19T15:02:00Z

    Movers and shakers this week

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    Majors close final salary pensions to new entrants

    2003-03-14T09:48:00Z

    Balfour, Carillion, Sir Robert McAlpine, Bovis, Mowlem, Travis Perkins and Rok close schemes to reduce deficits.

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    Amicus wins £200,000 for steel contractor's staff

    2003-03-14T09:46:00Z

    Tribunal orders Wescol to pay former staff £2000 each for failing to comply with law over union consultation.

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    London to get centre to combat skills shortage

    2003-03-14T09:26:00Z

    The London Development Agency is to tackle the capital’s shortage of skilled craftsmen by setting up its own recruitment office.Nicky Gavron, the deputy mayor of London, said the office would help to take the strain on labour supply imposed by projects such as Wembley Stadium in north-west London and Heathrow’s ...

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    WakeyWakeyWakey

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    David Bentley of NetConstruct explains why firms should be more worried than they are about their internet strategies

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    Stretching the truth

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Or, how a sculptural fabric roof at Chatham's historic dockyard was designed to be energy efficient – something that everybody thought was impossible. As Alex Smith discovered, the solution was in the spec

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    The rules

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Legislation harmonising European product standards will force manufacturers to upgrade their insulation materials.

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    Ready for the ride?

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    With the stock market stuck in the doldrums, the allure of a management buyout has never been stronger. But be warned: going private is a roller-coaster ride that requires guts, patience and the ability to hold on by the seat of your pants …

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    Know your rights

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Confused about your employment rights? We explain the protection you are entitled to at work