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FeaturesSkin grafting
Edward Whipp, preconstruction director at English Architectural Glazing, explains how his firm has coped with the high demand caused by a shortage of cladding specialists.
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CommentA few corrections …
As reported in Hansom, (22 June, page 29) I can confirm that I have recently resigned from the position of deputy chairman of the Construction Industry Council’s sustainable development committee. However, most other aspects of your short report are misleading.
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CommentExclude the dissenters
I would like to comment on Apocalypse Cow, the column by Richard Steer (13 April, page 34.)
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Home and away
Your article suggesting that the launch of international health and safety assessment will “encourage unqualified workers to come to the UK” is misleading (15 June, page 15). The new international assessment, based on the success and high standards of the UK ConstructionSkills Health and Safety Test, is aimed at qualified ...
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The master builders
This photograph of workmen trimming rebar at a site near Giza in Cairo was sent in by Eric Fleming of Dawn Construction.
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FeaturesThe handover
When Mike Davies took over from James Wates as chair of the Strategic Forum earlier this week, the organisation got a quieter, more reserved leader. Mark Leftly spoke to both men to find out if this will also mean a change of direction
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FeaturesSpotlight on — critical systems
Martin Smith from Gardiner & Theobald reviews the lead times for major M&E components on critical systems projects such as data centres
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Mediation under the microscope
Enthusiasts will tell stories to show that mediation is a cure-all while others remain unconvinced. Nicholas Gould summarises the findings of a survey that goes beyond the merely anecdotal
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FeaturesDo you want chips with that?
The most commonly used and available form of biomass is wood. Here the Building Cost Information Service discusses this source of fuel, and the technology used to burn it
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NewsSustainability awards 2007
With green issues at the top of everyone’s agenda Building’s new and improved awards this year aim to cut through the greenwash and recognise organisations who really take sustainability seriously
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Linden plans land buying spree in London
Linden Homes, which was bought by Galliford Try in March, is making its first foray into the central London housing market.
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Morgan Sindall prospers in strong construction market
Morgan Sindall, which is in the process of buying Amec’s regeneration and construction business, said it was in line to meet expectations for the six months to 30 June, partly because the construction market was stronger than last year.
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Affordable homes trust formed
The first private trust for investing in affordable housing is to be launched later this month.
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CommentNot too comfy
Construction output is at an all-time high but with skills and materials shortages creeping up on us, we need to be prepared for a downturn
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CommentRegime change
More stories from the dark side as politicians struggle for each others jobs, rogue builders cash in on the floods and I violate the smoking ban
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NewsPretty: give tax relief to first-time buyers
David Pretty, Barratt’s former chief executive, has urged the government to give tax breaks to first-time home buyers.