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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?
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A little consideration please
When the construction industry is losing staff left, right and centre, including Turner &Townsend, I find Robert Deatker’s comments (14 January, page 30) on his “favourite restaurant in Barbados” and his “favourite meal of clams and linguine”, to be crass, affected and insensitive. I couldn’t bring myself to read the ...
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CommentCan we be of any assistance?
Like it or not, lawyers are tending to intrude into the adjudication process. Perhaps the industry should stop resisting and treat them as a guiding hand
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CommentConsolidation is the name of the game
A major bout of consolidation is under way, marked by a shrinking band of suppliers and a growing list of casualties. Alastair Stewart looks at the players in a game of musical chairs
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NewsSkanska buys first UK housing site
Contractor becomes housebuilder with deal for 128-home Countryside Properties site
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NewsMidlands contractor enters administration
Clark Construction collapses with the loss of 60 jobs
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NewsMitie wins £110m housing contract
Facilities management firm wins 10-year deal for 14,000 homes
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Johnson & Johnson Furniture goes into administration
Bespoke fit-out firm appoints administrator and makes 50 out of 70 staff redundant
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NewsCapita reveals Leicestershire regeneration plans
Consultant presents proposal for the development of Earl Shilton and Barwell
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NewsGreat Portland FD moves to Hammerson
Hammerson finance director Simon Melliss will retire in June and be replaced by Timon Drakesmith