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CommentOur learned friends
After thorough consultation the Technology and Construction Court has revised its procedures in a new extended Guide. This is how it works …
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A serious breach of protocol
The pre-action protocol was designed to help resolve disputes out of court, but a recent ruling means that it now has the opposite effect. The law needs changing
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Alun Michael
Once upon a time, the government saw construction as a vital lever for regulating the economy, and gave it an entire minister. These says it gets an average of seven minutes of Alun Michael’s day. So what can he accomplish in that time?
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FeaturesTop 200 Consultants 2005: Class acts
It’s Friday night and that means it’s time for … erm, Building’s eagerly awaited annual consultants’ league. Before we count down the top 200, Katie Puckett and Richard Heap pick out the highest climbers, hottest new entries, bestselling acts – and a rather familiar group in the number one spot ...
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FeaturesThe blame game
As soon as Mowlem’s accounting difficulties hit the news last month the race was on to find the person responsible. Building reports on the unseemly row between the past three chief executives over their financial problems and the impact they have had on the company …
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NewsEx-Mowlem boss Gains defends his record
Ex-Mowlem boss Sir John Gains this week defended his record as chief executive of the ailing contractor.
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Waterman’s dividend rises 6%
Engineering and environmental consultancy Waterman Group this week increased its final dividend pay-out 6%, following a freeze last year.
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NewsSenior official quits Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate has been hit by a fresh blow after the resignation of the official responsible for operations across the south of England’s growth areas.
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NewsWhat’s the big idea?
The ODPM’s plans for housebuilding have so far been disastrous, says Roger Humber
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Call to use car factory workers
Constructing Excellence has called on the DTI to investigate the possibility of workers from the car industry doubling up as construction manufacturers to ease the industry’s skills crisis.
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HSE raises concerns over mobile plant
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning over the potential dangers of using mobile plant after a series of accidents involving two machines commonly used by construction firms.
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NewsA solid defence
Architect Scott Brownrigg has released these images of its winning proposals for the Ministry of Defence’s Northwood headquarters, the home of the chief of joint operations in north-west London.
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Cream of industry’s specialists vie for awards
Building's 2005 Specialist Contractor Awards, now in their third year, will take place on 3 November at the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane.
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Cyril Sweett to oversee £2bn Scottish transport spend
Consultant to project manage nine high-profile projects, including troubled Edinburgh tram network
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NewsRoof with a view
Architect Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands has designed this £16m block for developer IVG Asticus.
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Farrell’s Euston Road plan moves a step closer
Sir Terry Farrell’s radical vision for revamping the streets of London has taken a step forward.
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Arup to lead masterplanning of Thames Gateway zone
Team appointed to produce master strategy for all development between Olympic zone and Thurrock in Essex
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NewsVillage people
Developers Merepark and Ballymore Properties have submitted plans for a £160m mixed-use shopping, residential and leisure scheme on vacant land behind Liverpool Central Station.