All Features articles – Page 557
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Contracts to watch
PFI abroadPFI is going global – and UK firms’ expertise is required everywhere from Ireland to Turkey. Beijing Olympics 2008This year, China will start awarding tenders for what is likely to be the most ambitious Olympics of all time. Firms are licking their lips at the prospect of the £23bn ...
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People who need people: Construction's management in crisis
The modern industry demands news skills from its leaders
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Changes to the Building Regulations
Part A: StructuresConsultation on amending this section took place in 2001 and the part on disproportionate collapse has been rewritten. However, the events of 11 September have meant that this section has come under intense scrutiny, which has delayed the publication. Expect new guidance late in the year. Part B: ...
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Bad news for the City
The year will have a poor results season and a difficult housing market
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The Vikings have arrived
This year, France’s domination of the European contractors league table was brought to an end by a Swedish assault. And, as Matthew Richards reports, Skanska isn’t the only firm with global ambitions.
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Get ready to answer your critics
We're in for a year of ecological activism – from an unlikely source
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Local lowdown: East Anglia
In the latest of the series on regional job markets, Robert Smith of Hays Montrose examines East Anglia, where activity and salaries are on the up and up
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Persimmon to pay £220,000 to ex-Beazer workers
Housebuilder makes payment to 200 UCATT members after allegations that it broke employment regulations.
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Contractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme
Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.
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For starters
Paul Slater, Adam Brooks and Eric Biggs tell Phil Clark what it was like quitting Gleeds, striking out on their own and setting up project management firm APE
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On queasy street
Construction Forecasting and Research's figures for October reveal an air of unease in the industry, particularly when you consider declining order books and dwindling economic confidence
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FeaturesNow for a feast …
Imagine what a restaurant critic would make of a Christmas visit to a bustling site canteen. Well, you don't have to: Jonathan Meades has done just that at Bovis' site at White City in west London – and found that not everything was quite to his taste. In fact, he ...
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Bovis Lend Lease storms ahead with £600m work
Two thumping contracts mean Bovis' November tally is six times that of nearest rival HBG Construction.
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FeaturesHighlights of 2002
If you’re looking for one building that symbolises 2002, it has to be Swiss Re, the City tower that’s the last word in first-class design and construction – and is still largely unlet. If you want more than one, read the next 12 pages as Building rewinds the past year ...