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NewsHammerson and Ballymore to restart Bishopsgate Goodsyard
Bishopsgate Goodsyard work will progress in 2011 following talks between developers and architect
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NewsKPMG appoints head of infrastructure for construction
Former Citigroup and UK Department for Transport employee has 15 years experience in infrastructure projects
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CommentIs bigger really better?
Do large firms really have an advantage when compared to their smaller rivals? Probably not, it's cash that counts.
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May Gurney buys Turriff Group for £13.6m
May Gurney has boosted its Scottish business with the £13.6m acquisition of infrastructure maintenance specialist Turriff Group.
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Common mistakes in ... tiered dispute resolution clauses
The fourth in a series on dos and don’ts on major projects discusses tiered dispute resolution clauses, which can save you time, money and paper hankies
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CommentComing back for seconds
A first adjudicator’s decisions are a no-go area for a second adjudicator. But it’s open season on the bits that didn’t actually decide the dispute
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THE NAME’S BOND
Bonds are a crucial part of contractual relationships, but do you know your on-demand bond from your conditional bond? A recent case should help you
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FeaturesDrama in Shanghai: Shanghai campus by Morphosis Architects
There’s more than one way to achieve contextualism, and Morphosis Architects’ Giant Campus in Shanghai goes for the provocative approach. Ike Ijeh is beguiled. Photographs by Roland Halbe
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FeaturesMadani Sow: Why it’s great to be in Britain
Innovation in business practice and access to wider markets make Britain a good place for a French contractor to be, says the boss of Bouygues UK. And then there is the opportunity for more acquisitions
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Open mike: The good old days
The Property Services Agency did more good than harm, despite what its detractors - and the state of public sector procurement - may suggest. What we need now, says Steve Hale, is a new, streamlined version
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FeaturesA hard man to lose: Rob Holden on leaving Crossrail
When Rob Holden, chief executive of Crossrail, resigned last week, the company was quick to try to reassure its partners. But questions remain as to why he quit and where his departure leaves the £14.5bn project in its most critical year so far
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Latest construction appointments: 21 January 2011
This week Mansell, Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Bennett Construction, Ernst & Young and Heidrick & Struggles have made new appointments
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FeaturesThe tracker: That's snow business
The industry was badly affected by the winter weather and construction activity is expected to continue to decline through the start of 2011. Experian Marketing Information Services reports
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FeaturesBuilding Intelligence Q3 2010
Experian’s Marketing Information Services’ analysis shows the relatively buoyant state of the market up to September last year
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Austin-Smith:Lord partner exits in restructure
Architecture firm cuts jobs as it shifts focus, including partner who helped re-develop the business
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Stop right there
This week’s theme is ’caution’. From a cash-happy economist, to pillow-throwing protestors, to the RICS’ attempts to cash in on water, my advice is: count to 10 before making hasty decisions
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Architect sandwich, anyone?
It’s easy to blame the architects for the glut of “look-a-like” housing developments throughout the country.
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Tick-tock: the sustainability clock
What are construction companies doing to meet the 2019 carbon emissions targets?