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FeaturesThe future of construction training in this country hangs on what happens to this crumbling site. Why?
By 2009, the National Construction College’s flagship facility in Bircham Newton, west Norfolk, stands a good chance of being shut down. Many industry observers will probably snigger that the construction sector cannot even build and maintain its own training centre. Unfortunately, there’s precious little to smile about.
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FeaturesRelax … we have a plan
SME focus — Design consultancy MPSL has opened a total planning service for developers
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FeaturesWhat to do if your boss won’t leave
You know the problem: you’re hungry for power, you want your boss’ job and you want it now. But the boss is showing no signs of wanting to quit. What to do? Lydia Stockdale looks at the options
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CommentWonders & blunders
Simon Birchall marvels at the beauty of Will Alsop’s design for Marseille’s local government headquarters, but rails against inner-city ring roads ...
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Back issues: October 1895
The hoi polloi spoil the ambience, according to the well-to-do in London
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FeaturesSo which one gets the job?
The old-timer on the left has a lifetime of experience to offer, but the whippersnapper on the right is an IT graduate and an ace with a mouse. From 1 October regulations outlawing age discrimination come into force and you’ll have to treat them both equally if you don’t want ...
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FeaturesThe £1.2bn shopping spree
Martin Ellis is on a mission. His employer, Capital Shopping Centres, has just multiplied its budget by nine and he’s looking for suppliers to spend it on
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FeaturesCost model: Museums
Museums and galleries have to be more high-tech, sustainable and visitor-friendly than ever before. Neal Kalita of Davis Langdon runs through the funding, design and environmental issues as well as breaking down the costs of a new-build extension for a museum
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Plumbing market on the mend, says Wolseley boss
The chief executive of Wolseley remains upbeat about the UK plumbing and heating market, although it had been quiet over the past 12 months.
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First BAA management change
Ferrovial, the Spanish owner of airport operator BAA, has made its first management change three months after taking over the company for £10bn.
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Downbeat sales prediction from modular housing firm
Heywood Williams, the British modular housing-to-conservatory company, said that it expected UK sales to remain flat this year.
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Utilities delay 86% of projects, survey reveals
Eighty-six per cent of projects are delayed by utilities, leading to a financial loss in 41% of cases, according to a new contractors survey.
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Leadbitter buys Kent builder
Regional contractor Leadbitter has acquired Kent-based Denne Construction to create a company with a £250m turnover.
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Henry Boot profits shoot up 74% but slowdown expected
Contractor Henry Boot put in a strong half-year performance but warned it was unlikely to continue at the same level for the rest of the year.
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CommentUnto the breach
Having lost patience with government initiatives on sustainability for commercial buildings, the British Property Federation is stepping in with its own code
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CommentGreat and good
This week Hansom is pround to invite onto his page a galaxy of stars including Elvis Presley, Austin Powers, the Ryder Cup golf team, Dannii Minogue, Victoria Beckham and the fabulous Boney M …
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in August 2006
This month’s data reveals the usual quiet summer, but private sales are up on August 2005