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FeaturesThinking outside the box
Steve Small is contracts manager at Higgins Construction. He joined the company four years ago after 10 years with Wilmot Dixon. His experience spans both traditional construction and off-site methods. He is currently working on Cambourne Village in Cambridgeshire, a social housing scheme spread over 11 sites
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FeaturesTaking the world by storm
As the world embraces off-site construction, Andy King, operations director of Mtech Consult, looks at the opportunities and pitfalls awaiting those imaginative enough to shop overseas
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Features
Looking for unity
While the use of off-site construction is growing steadily, the demand for innovation is bringing pressure for greater integration and certification. Charles Westbrook, R&D director of Mtech Consult, reports
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FeaturesSpreading the word
Saba Salman looks at the key reports to influence the growing use of modern methods of construction
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FeaturesMove into the mainstream
Modern methods of construction are accepted as useful tools, but it’s time to step up a gear. Martin goss, group technical director at mtech, argues for early project involvement
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FeaturesSecond sight
Off-site construction has proved itself when it comes to speedy and cost effective building, but how does it look a year or two down the line? Graham Ridout went back to three key projects to see how they are standing the test of time
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NewsWembley firm's MD to quit
Martin Tidd says he will continue to work on Wembley until he leaves the contractor in March next year
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NewsGovernment backs green incentives for home
Big boost for Building's 99% campaign as Yvette Cooper calls for financial incentives in Energy Performance Certificates
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NewsMurder on the Blueberry Estate
Chapter one of David Roger's regeneration murder-mystery story set in east London
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NewsFoster bids for Olympic stadium without contractor
Lack of firms willing to take on scheme forces architect to put together a consultants-only team
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CommentDubai’s big freeze
The bloggers are doing their best to dispel the flattering image of the emirate as a land of plenty by drawing attention to its traffic congestion and ice-cold air-conditioning
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CommentCritical flaws
A lack of consistent training or doctrine among council officers is hindering the development of small-scale building projects in conservation areas, regardless of how good they happen to be
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NewsHerzog & de Meuron get go-ahead for social housing
Stirling prize-winners receive planning permission for mixed-use scheme in Poplar, east London
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CommentAfter the fire
If your home goes up in smoke, you naturally expect that it will be rebuilt quickly. Here’s a case in which, after more than three years of bitter wrangling, the house is still a ruin
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NewsCity anticipates Laing bidding war after £887m offer
Henderson’s bid for PFI specialist pushes shares up 32% as dealers wait for rival bids
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NewsFoster bids for Olympic stadium without contractor
Lack of firms willing to take on scheme forces architect to put together a consultants-only team
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Comment
Get it in writing
In 2002, the defendant, Mr Guy Marsh engaged the claimant, Mr Brian Maggs, to carry out refurbishment works on his town house in Bath. The contract between Mr Marsh and Mr Maggs for the works was partly written and partly oral. A budget estimate of £36,510 plus VAT was accepted ...
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NewsArgent appoints David Partridge alongside Roger Madelin
David Partridge steps up from deputy chief executive to become joint chief executive alongside Roger Madelin
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NewsEC Harris looks to acquire BNG’s nuclear build capacity
Consultant sees break-up of government’s nuclear arm as chance to strengthen market position
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NewsPathfinders plan U-turn on demolition
Housing market renewal managers have volunteered to redraw some of the areas covered by the initiative in response to rising house prices. Opponents of demolition have argued that this has made the policy redundant in many districts.