All Letters articles – Page 75
-
Comment
Private concerns
As the newly appointed chairman of the Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (which represents about 30% of the building control industry), I would like to endorse the five manifesto proposals, particularly the first two. It is noted however, that the private sector building control was not included in the summit, ...
-
Comment
Don't blame the software
I have no wish to defend the shambles of the implementation timetable of Part L, forced on the ODPM by its political masters and the European Union. The development of the Simplified Building Energy Model was part of that sorry process, but to criticise SBEM because it doesn't give the ...
-
Comment
Keeping at arm's length
The government should temper its move to replace the Decent Homes standard with a wider benchmark by taking into account the achievements of many arm's length management organisations to date.
-
CommentAh, they've finally made that safe, then
This classic safety precaution comes to us from Tony Rackliffe, of Farnham, who explains it was one of a series of similar holes in a fairly busy street in Kuala Lumpur. It was much more dangerous before the planks went across, presumably
-
Comment
Friend or foe?
Fascinating to see Gillian Birkby's article (7 April) on design liability in partnering concepts, but collaborate is also defined in my dictionary as "co-operate traitorously with an enemy".
-
-
Comment
Canute's law
So what that the new Part L signifies the end of fan coils (7 April)? About time, too.
-
Comment
A welcome for Wates
It is good to see another industry leader in the role of chairman of the Strategic Forum and we should all support James Wates in his work (10 March, page 16).
-
Comment
That's the spirit
Here we sit, a proud nation, and already the doom and gloom merchants of this country are sowing the seeds of doubts over our ability to deliver on the promises of our successful Olympic bid.
-
Comment
When Richard left town
I would like to set the record straight on the article about Richard Rogers and City Park Gate (24 March, page 15).
-
CommentWell, one of them's wearing a hat …
You seem to like photos of people working at heights, so here's another.
-
Comment
An overestimation of girth
Reading your list of the top architects, no-one - apart from my bank manager - can have been more surprised than me to see my practice listed at number nine, with projects valued at £250m.
-
CommentIn the detail
Can you identify this building to win a £25 drinks voucher, courtesy of door manufacturer Vicaima?
-
Comment
Model dads
This week, readers reveal their pride in dads, industry leaders and our great British nation, plus two more scary examples of workers cheating death …
-
Comment
Following the car
UK buildings (specifically homes) in the 21st century are still mainly built using technology that is more than 100 years old.
-
Comment… Meanwhile, back on terra firma
And thanks to Alan Crich for sharing this novel approach to covering up a big hole in the ground.
-
Comment
Everyone's an administrator
The essence of Andrew Hemsley's article (31 March, page 61) is that architects no longer enjoy a monopoly as contract administrators - "many professions can bid for the job".
-
Comment
The wonder of MIPIM
I was amused to read Richard Steer's comment piece in the 17 March issue ("Time to Cannes MIPIM", page 38), as it showcased a wonderful "greatest hits" of the hoary old chestnuts that get wheeled out at this time of year about MIPIM.