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Five internet sites for small businesses
www.fsb.org.ukThe Federation of Small Businesses is an independent lobby group. The site has a wealth of information including the results of surveys of its members, the in-depth analysis of key business issues, and plenty of practical advice. You can telephone the federation on 01253-336000. www.iod.comThe Institute of Directors produces lots ...
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Focus on the regions
How are the activity levels and order books changing around the UK? THe figures give the balance of firms reporting an increase compared with those reporting a decrease
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Seeing the light
With clients demanding aesthetic style and building regs requiring superb performance, it's time for the fenestration industry to rethink its philosophy
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Moving on up
Katy Butland and Elizabeth Kinloch, consultants at the Building Recruitment Company, give advice to graduates who want to start their career in construction
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Why you need Sven, too
How is it that everybody's an expert on team tactics, but nobody applies them at work?
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Storm warning
Clients are increasingly refusing to accept that extreme weather is an excuse for handing over a building late. At the same time, the weather is, as you may have noticed, becoming more extreme. Matthew Richards reports on a troubled outlook for Britain's contractors
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Train in vain
Labour's transport policy hasn't exactly been scoring points with the public. And now, the Institute of Directors has revealed that even bosses in their first-class carriages are becoming disillusioned. The good news is that Max Fordham has a bright idea …
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FeaturesAppointments
ContractorsEngineering firm Dartmouth has appointed Martin Clark, Tony Cole and Mark Newman mobile mechanical and electrical supervisors.HousebuildersPeter Vella (left) has been promoted by Crosby Homes (North West) to sales and marketing director. He was sales and marketing project manager. Redrow Homes (Scotland) has recruited two field sales managers. Christine Higgins ...
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FeaturesWalk of art
Glass artist Alexander Beleschenko has turned a featureless underground passage into a festival of light and colour
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FeaturesBest of British
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is making life better for thousands of people – and no, it's not handing out free chocolate. Foundation director Lord Best told Martin Spring about his organisation's innovative plans to tackle the housing crisis.
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Cost model: Hotel refurbishment
Despite sharp drops in profitability over the past year, hotel operators continue to invest heavily in refurbishment. In this quarter’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest examines the key elements and challenges of hotel refurbishment, giving detailed costs for guest rooms and front-of-house areas
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FeaturesThe duke of hazard
How much was your last insurance premium? Too much, probably. Construction is a risky business but, if that risk is managed, it needn't push up your costs, says American expert Michael Mainelli. He tells Victoria Madine how we could learn from other high-risk industries
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Five tips on public speaking
Know yourself Practise in front of a mirror or, better still, film yourself. There is no faster way to improve your delivery than getting a chance to see what others see when you get on stage. Get your friends to watch you and comment on your delivery.Be brief Deliver your ...
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FeaturesLiving in a Huf
If your idea of prefabricated housing is a sardine can with slits for windows, think again. Huf Haus has been building light, spacious factory-made homes for years – and they're great for key workers earning more than half a million pounds a year. Thomas Lane checks out the latest design ...
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Teen spirit
John Berry, managing director of contractor Bluestone South West, explains the company's apprenticeship scheme for youngsters and its aim to turn site workers into managers
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FeaturesUnder the spotlight
Recent campaigns by environmental pressure groups have exposed the construction industry to a barrage of bad press, with the aim of shaming firms into changing their ways.
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FeaturesWhat the talking toilet has to tell us
The long wait is over. Intelligent objects, the smart design tools that are set to revolutionise the way buildings are constructed and operated, have materialised in the UK – in the rather unexpected form of communicating airport loos.