More news – Page 1992
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No more privileges
The Supreme Court has stripped expert witnesses of their immunity from prosecution. But could the fear of being sued make them less likely to admit their mistakes?
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Latest construction appointments: 15 April
Midas, North Midland Construction, Morrish Builders and KPMG are among firms to have made new appointments this week
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CommentIf the cap fits
A couple who tried to cap the costs in an oral ’cost plus’ contract have received short shrift from the Court of Appeal. Here’s why …
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Heating and cooling pump
Daikin’s heating and cooling pump is intended for residential and small commercial applications
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Hold it right there
A recent case shows that fraud is not the only ground upon which a call on an on-demand performance bond can be restrained by an injunction
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High pressure sockets
The Masterseal Plus outdoor sockets can withstand high pressure water jets
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Airtight pipe sleeves
New company ATK has brought out a range of kits that are designed to improve airtightness where pipes pass through a building’s fabric. Called Airtightkit, the product is a sleeve that fits around the pipe where it interfaces with the cladding and provides an airtight seal. It consists of a ...
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Showervalves
Shower product maker Roman has brought out a range of shower valves offering 17 different options. These include concealed, semi-concealed and exposed designs, hand showers and a choice of shower heads. The company said the valves were designed to be easily installed with a safety stop at 38°C and an ...
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High efficiency boiler
An Ariston boiler and unvented water cylinder have been installed in a flat in Brighton
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Tall toilets
Impulse Bathrooms has launched a range of WC pans and washbasins for taller people.
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Multifit drainage
Brett Martin;s multifit drainage fittings work with other manufacturers’ products
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NewsNorthern star: development at One Peter's Square
Three firms have been shortlisted to build a mixed-use office, retail and cultural space in Manchester
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Sir Simon Milton dies aged 49
London’s former deputy mayor for policy and planning has died after an illness
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Inbox: What a waste
Readers bemoan a perceived lack of ambition on Oxford Street’s revamp, unsuccessful attempts to cut costs on education projects and QSs who fail to tackle underbidding and uphold ethical practices
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CommentFour go roofing
Thanks to Colin Govier for this photo in Sibiu, Romania - it looks like he was taking quite a risk just standing underneath these workmen.
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NewsCITB seeks cash to train workers for the Green Deal
CITB submitted an application for over £1m of funding to help prepare workers for the Green Deal
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NewsWillmott Dixon Homes grows following new strategy
The group decided to become a hybrid contractor and housebuilder in early 2010
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NewsTurner & Townsend expands in Poland
Firm opens another office in Krakow in addition to the office opened in Warsaw in February
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FeaturesThe tracker: negative territory
February was a bleak month, with activity down due to insufficient demand and finance, which was not good news for tender prices or employment. Experian Marketing Information Services reports