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  • News

    Scaffolding to dine out on

    2006-09-25T15:20:00Z

    Restaurant tables, a couple of concrete blocks and a plank of wood are clearly all you need ...

  • Tom Broughton
    News

    Bet fair

    2006-09-25T12:54:00Z

    The business of betting on project completion dates gives rise to the possibility of 'insider dealing' among construction professionals

  • Stewart McColl
    News

    SMC acquires four practices in Scottish raid

    2006-09-25T10:08:00Z

    Scottish move sees architect pay £10.7m for Parr Architects, Jenkins & Marr, David Duncan and Hugh Martin Architects

  • Vancouver
    News

    A view to die for

    2006-09-25T14:41:00Z

    Not content with being 22-stories up, these two workers felt the need to add a little extra height by standing on tressles just millimetres from the edge

  • Chip Hornsby
    News

    Wolseley revenue rockets to £14bn after record year

    2006-09-25T10:15:00Z

    Pre-tax profit hits £789m while revenue rises 26% despite difficult trading conditions at home

  • News

    Minerva reports positive first half

    2006-09-25T09:30:00Z

    Property company generates net asset value of 311.5 pence and interim profit of £9.3m

  • Sir Steve Redgrave and Richard Steer
    News

    Gleeds joins in BBC Sport Relief

    2006-09-25T16:00:00Z

    Consultant brings in Sir Steve Redgrave to raise more than £4500

  • Nick Shepherd
    News

    Drivers Jonas prepares for Euro expansion

    2006-09-25T12:08:00Z

    Property consultant increases profit by 28% and announces the impending opening of a European office

  • Features

    Directory

    2006-09-25T17:26:00Z

    A brief explanation of the methods involved in off-site construction kicks off mtech’s list of players

  • Steve Small
    Features

    Thinking outside the box

    2006-09-25T17:07:00Z

    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

  • Features

    Taking the world by storm

    2006-09-25T16:43:00Z

    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

  • Features

    Looking for unity

    2006-09-25T16:26:00Z

    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

  • Features

    Spreading the word

    2006-09-25T16:01:00Z

    Saba Salman looks at the key reports to influence the growing use of modern methods of construction

  • Features

    Move into the mainstream

    2006-09-25T13:41:00Z

    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

  • Features

    Second sight

    2006-09-25T13:00:00Z

    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

  • Martin Tidd
    News

    Wembley firm's MD to quit

    2006-09-22T17:04:00Z

    Martin Tidd says he will continue to work on Wembley until he leaves the contractor in March next year

  • Yvette Cooper
    News

    Government backs green incentives for home

    2006-09-22T16:18:00Z

    Big boost for Building's 99% campaign as Yvette Cooper calls for financial incentives in Energy Performance Certificates

  • David Rogers
    News

    Murder on the Blueberry Estate

    2006-09-22T09:00:00Z

    Chapter one of David Roger's regeneration murder-mystery story set in east London

  • Lord Foster
    News

    Foster bids for Olympic stadium without contractor

    2006-09-22T06:00:00Z

    Lack of firms willing to take on scheme forces architect to put together a consultants-only team

  • Jones Blogs
    Comment

    Dubai’s big freeze

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    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