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Fulcrum Consulting
Our objective is buildings that work; for the procurer, the user, and for future generations.
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Are we really ready for eco-towns?
Do we have enough green experience to develop sustainable towns?
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Circular saw + high roof + no harness = death trap
This roofer is standing on the edge of reason with his approach to site safety
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HIPs 'unworkable' says RICS
June implementation is unworkable says RICS as it calls for emergency meeting with MPs
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‘Grave concerns’ over cement shortage
Precast concrete firms blast cement manufacturers for shortage as production facilities are forced to close
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Eco-town pledge kicks off Brown's leadership campaign
Councils invited to bid for zero carbon new towns modelled on Prince Charles' developments
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Paper round: Blair's legacy of big policy announcements
The Sunday Times says Tony Blair will outline plans for 12 new nuclear power stations and will try and push through legislation for more casinos before he steps down as prime minister on 27 June.
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Contractor fined £100,000 over electrician's death
Poor risk assessment and evidence of overwork blamed on fatal electrocution
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Beware the green backlash
People will grow weary of the sustainability message if climate change scaremongering continues - far better to focus on practical measures
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Armitt’s first job to close stadium deal
New ODA chairman must finalise plans with Sir Robert McAlpine
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Comment
Table talk
The Milan furniture fair is where commerce meets style. This year, it was also visited by a new seriousness, reflecting the way design comments on the society that creates it
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Comment
Mr Justice Jackson vs Gaymark
The issues of extensions of time and liquidated damages are of crucial importance in commercial contracts – hence the importance of the controversial Gaymark principle
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German cement company ponders swoop on Hanson
Shares in materials giant rise 25% as HeidelbergCement considers formal approach
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Treasury ponders return of new town corporations
Taskforce will work up proposals that may include post-war-style development bodies
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Armitt’s first job to close stadium deal
New ODA chairman must finalise plans with Sir Robert McAlpine
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Images: Piers Gough's Southwark library
Gough-designed library will be at the heart of Canada Water's regeneration