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CommentAn idiot’s guide to being an idiot
Rudi Klein Novation transfers the risk of design liability to those who may have had precious little to do with the design. How smart is that?
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CommentDon’t poke lions
Tony Bingham Composite companies hold out the promise of tax savings for the self-employed, so of course they are popular – just make sure you understand how they work so you don’t provoke the taxman
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An unconventional route
Martino Giaquinto As PFI projects go, the M6 toll road has had more than its fair share of disputes, but now one has gone all the way to the Court of Appeal over the usually straightforward issue of provisional sums
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Dictionary corner
I was interested to read your article “Jolly green clients” (21 July, page 44), which highlighted the bewilderment that still surrounds the term “sustainability”.
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A load of syphonic action
I was at the Science Museum last week with my grandson and among the interesting displays was the syphonic-action flushing system invented by Thomas Crapper.
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Survey begets survey
After my experiences training to become a home inspector I’m not surprised that the home condition report has been dropped.
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Bingham: still looking buff
I add my compliments to those who have praised the new format and design of Building. Properly thought-out changes for the better – surely a message for the industry.
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Local leads the way
Your facts about local authority representation on the Public Sector Construction Clients Forum are wholly wrong (28 July).
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Tortoise vs hare
I was interested to read Chris Jarvis’ letter (21 July) concerning the use of thermal mass in new buildings.
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From Russia with love
In regard to Bill Mellor’s photograph of the pipe crossing the footpath in St Petersburg (28 July), could this be the UK’s gas supply from the Russian Federation?
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FeaturesCost model: Social housing
Our series on projects worth less than £1m returns with an in-depth look at affordable homes. Max Wilkes of Davis Langdon explains what kinds of schemes the Housing Corporation wants for its money, and breaks down the costs
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CommentBack here in the real world …
Richard Steer wasn’t surprised to read that the cost of the London Olympics is set to rise – they nearly always do. What counts is what you get for the money
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FeaturesThree men and their boats
With just a month until the Little Britain Challenge Cup gets under way, Katie Puckett meets three industry amphibians who’ve found true love off the coast of England
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FeaturesMultiplex vs WNSL: The squeeze is on …
As Wembley’s contractor and client take their first steps towards the Technology and Construction Court, Sarah Richardson analyses what the parties are claiming, and what it means for the stadium
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CommentGet out of our way
Colin Harding If the government would just leave us alone and stop interfering with its feeble regulations and all-encompassing spin, we could get on with building for the Olympics
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Schools body names chief executive
Partnerships for Schools, the delivery body for the £45bn Building Schools for the Future programme, has appointed a chief executive.
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NewsThe beauty of Bolsover
Architect HOK International has designed this mixed-use development for clients Ridgeford Properties and Manhattan Loft Corporation.
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NewsX marks the spot
Architect Will Alsop has revealed these images of his first big project in Asia.
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Former Hyder director lands key World Cup role
Denis Lillie, a former director of Hyder Consulting, has been appointed construction project director for the 2010 World Cup finals, to be held in South Africa.