All Letters articles – Page 49
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New tricks
Regarding the fact that the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is to be axed and its responsibilities reallocated to local authorities (18 March, building.co.uk), I think this shift in emphasis is a good idea.
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A fundamental flaw
The proposals to review Building Regulations regularly every six years looks like a throwback to the seventies to me (I am a former building control officer).
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To complete the list …
I noticed that your article on The Sunday Times’ good employers list (14 March, page 15) missed out Royal Haskoning.
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Voice of the common man
Congratulations on your article about pleural plaques (14 March, page 36), as it is an important issue that deserves prominent and regular attention.
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Material matters
I am glad Mr Woolas has spoken out, as recorded in your article “Minister predicts death of brick and concrete in decades” (3 March, building.co.uk).
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Room for improvement
In reply to Joe Martin’s letter “Easy as LCC” (7 March, page 39), I thoroughly endorse his exhortation to do life-cycle costing (LCC).
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Costly mistakes
Late payment is to do with weak legislation, of which the big boys take advantage.
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Ken again?
It’s debatable whether the London Plan was anything other than a pointless waste of taxpayers’ money, as noted in the article “Should we vote for Ken again?” (7 March, page 3).
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Easy as LCC
I would like to take issue with the headline to Peter Mayer’s excellent article on lifecycle costing (22 February, page 78).
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CommentDealt a poor hand
“Manchester wins £10m consolation prize after supercasino shelved” – that’s a nice spin on things (building.co.uk, 28 February).
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Let the legacy commence
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 welcomes the launch of the legacy masterplan framework.
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Be quick to claim
The High Court has sent a clear warning to all professionals who buy or are required by law to carry professional indemnity (PI) insurance, to ensure they notify their insurer of any situations that might give rise to a claim.
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An interim measure
I take issue with Amanda Levete’s position on nuclear power (8 February, pages 30-31).
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The insurance game
Regarding Malcolm Taylor’s letter (15 January, pages 36-37) a few corrections are required.
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A failure of democracy
Regarding the article “Row over supervisor safety training” (11 January, page 14), once again the Construction Confederation finds itself at odds with the rest of the industry.