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  • News

    Offsite directory 06

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Going globalOff-site construction takes on the world. Your guide to the international hot spots. The route to a unified industry.

  • Features

    So which one gets the job?

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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 ...

  • Comment

    My favourites …

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    This week - Suzannah Nichol

  • Martin Ellis
    Features

    The £1.2bn shopping spree

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    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

  • The Lowry Centre in Salford combines art galleries and theatres. It was designed by Michael Wilford & Partners
    Features

    Cost model: Museums

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    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

  • News

    Plumbing market on the mend, says Wolseley boss

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    The chief executive of Wolseley remains upbeat about the UK plumbing and heating market, although it had been quiet over the past 12 months.

  • News

    First BAA management change

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Ferrovial, the Spanish owner of airport operator BAA, has made its first management change three months after taking over the company for £10bn.

  • News

    Downbeat sales prediction from modular housing firm

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Heywood Williams, the British modular housing-to-conservatory company, said that it expected UK sales to remain flat this year.

  • News

    Utilities delay 86% of projects, survey reveals

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • News

    Leadbitter buys Kent builder

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Regional contractor Leadbitter has acquired Kent-based Denne Construction to create a company with a £250m turnover.

  • News

    Henry Boot profits shoot up 74% but slowdown expected

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Liz Peace
    Comment

    Unto the breach

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Having lost patience with government initiatives on sustainability for commercial buildings, the British Property Federation is stepping in with its own code

  • Comment

    Building buys a pint …

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    for the Construction Industry Council

  • Hansom
    Comment

    Great and good

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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 …

  • News

    Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in August 2006

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    This month’s data reveals the usual quiet summer, but private sales are up on August 2005

  • Michael Gove
    Features

    The Gove in government

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Michael Gove, the highly opinionated polymathematical star of the Tory front bench, might just get the chance to translate his thoughts on housing and planning into action soon. David Blackman found out what they are

  • John Redmond
    Comment

    Mr Eggleston explains

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    For those clients, project managers and contractors still unsure how the changes in the NEC3 form affect them, this new book sets it out clearly

  • Tony Bingham
    Comment

    Read them and weep

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Letters of intent are often used inappropriately in the construction industry and, as such, they should be employed with a good deal of caution – or not at all

  • Comment

    Young and old alike

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Getting to grips with the incoming age regulations is likely to give employers a headache, but they are going to present particular difficulties for those in the construction industry

  • Comment

    A common obstacle

    2006-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Landowners face trouble ahead with the introduction of the Commons Act 2006, especially section 15, which could block a development for at least five years