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A bit rich for a lawyer …
Despite my respect for John Redmond, I find his complaint that adjudicators’ fees are too expensive a bit rich (16 November, page 77). This is because, in my experience, the increase in the cost of adjudication is due almost entirely to the influence of lawyers.
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Smoke without fire
There is great speculation about the causes of the warehouse fire in Atherstone, Warwickshire, last month. Some of this is inappropriate and inaccurate, and seeks to make commercial gain by linking the untimely deaths of the firefighters with aspects of the construction.
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Old school
Presumably the Wren Academy (23 November, page 54) will be busing in children from all over who suddenly discover an urge to learn about the built environment.
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Correction
Thank you for your article written on our project based in Andover, entitled “BedZed’s Baby” (housing supplement, 23 November, page 36).
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FeaturesJenga!
The structures were high and expectations even higher as some of the UK’s leading experts in the design and construction of tall buildings gathered for the Jenga Christmas challenge. In an afternoon of flair, passion and beer, only those with nerves of steel and hands of iron could survive. Readers ...
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CommentSix stories that made a difference
Carillion snaps up McAlpine, Bouygues buys Warings, Turner & Townsend floats on the stock exchange … the year is ending as it started, with a bang.
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CommentBuilding buys a pint … for the Sandblasters
As with most great adventures, it started with a conversation over a drink in the pub. Or rather over a meal in the Ivy, where Steve happened to mention to his friends that he was good at running long distances.
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NewsPlanning applications: November 2007
The number of projects in South-east is up from last month’s 284, while Clearstorm heads the clients list
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CommentWonders & blunders
A south London bus garage provides a stirring journey’s end while a hideous addition to the Thames riverside just spoils a good walk
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NewsStar surveyors
London wine emporium Vinopolis provided the backdrop to a celebration of the brightest and best at Building’s annual QS Awards lunch last week.
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Shepherd reports 220% profit hike on back of PFI sale
Shepherd Construction has reported a 220% rise in profit for this year after the sale of a PFI equity investment, even though turnover fell 7%.
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Skanska seeks boss
Skanska is looking for a president and chief executive to replace Stuart Graham, who will step down next year. Graham, who said he wants to leave while he is “still on top”, is expected to say on in an advisory role.
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Record performance
Structural steel specialist Severfield-Rowen unveiled a record order book of £405m, up from £300m at the half year stage.
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NewsWill it be a Chinese new year?
Contractor MCC is one of a number of Chinese firms understood to be looking to enter the UK market.
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Three bidders drop velopark
At least three of the six contractors shortlisted to build the £40m Olympic velopark have pulled out of the bidding contest.
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Head of ConstructionSkills to retire after 10 years at top
Peter Lobban, chief executive of ConstructionSkills, is to retire after 10 years with the body.
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NewsHow good’s your grub?
This is your last chance to enter Building’s Nouvelle Canteen competition to find the best site cafe in the industry.
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NewsSweet Valleys High
Plans for a school in Newport, South Wales, were given the go-ahead this week.