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The fixed-price fix
Having read Colin Harding’s article on the curse of the virtual construction sector (16 June, page 29) I must congratulate him on telling it like it is.
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CommentNot-so-green roofs
Your article on green roofs (30 June page 70) states that “roof systems based on sedum blankets no more than 30 mm thick are the most common specified in the UK”.
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How refreshing
How good to see the reinvigorated Building, and to continue to have one serious and resourceful reference for everyone in construction. Congratulations and good wishes for the future!
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CommentThe front door’s probably easier …
I saw these builders on a roof in Portugal – I guess they were trying to break their way in.
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FeaturesWhy engineering doesnt suck
Vacuum cleaner man James Dyson talks about his school for young engineers
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NewsNAO to check architects’ green performance
Architects such as Sir Terry Farrell who have designed government offices recently are set to have the green credentials of their work scrutinised by the National Audit Office.
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NewsSculpted speed
This steel sculpture was on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week. Designed by sculptor Gerry Judah, the £250,000 structure is 20 m high and spans 32 m. Structural engineer on the project was NRM Bobrowski and director
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FeaturesConstruction checks in to The Priory
Or rather, Vaughan Burnand went along to find out why so many in the industry are seeking help with drink and drug addictions. Mark Leftly found out what he learned.
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NewsRail contractors miss track renewal targets
Fears grow that Network Rail may be forced to bring Jarvis and Balfour Beatty’s work in house
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NewsMilton Keynes council gets tough with developers
Developers have warned that Milton Keynes council is putting its groundbreaking infrastructure funding deal with the private sector at risk.
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CommentReality check
The mayor of London wants large projects in the capital to generate one-fifth of their own energy from renewable sources. Is there a snowball’s chance in hell of this happening?
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Grimshaw’s £375m aquarium may go belly up
Proposals by architect Grimshaw for one of the largest freshwater aquariums in the world may have to be scrapped as the client decides this week whether to push forward with the scheme or quit.
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NewsBurst of energy
Architect Marks Barfield and low carbon engineer XCO2 have unveiled this image of a new form of urban energy generation.
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Construction’s addicts find solace at Priory clinic
One in 20 patients being treated for alcoholism or drug use in The Priory, the world-famous private clinic in south-west London, is from the construction industry.
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NewsGovernment backs Building campaign
The government this week endorsed Building’s Reform the Regs campaign as it launched its long-awaited energy review.