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We're just fine, thanks
I was intrigued to read Andrew Gay's article on Mott MacDonald on 5 September. We agree with much of what he wrote.
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Death to the quantity surveyor
I would be interested in joining a body that could promote my profession as a construction cost consultant – however, I do not believe that an institute purely for quantity surveyors will do this (12 September, page 12).
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Give me one good reason
I am a 36-year-old building surveyor and a probationer member of the RICS.
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Tough on the tender side
His Honour Judge Thornton's attempt to talk up enthusiasm for taking on the public sector ("Enemies of the State", 29 August, page 42) only examines the tip of the iceberg.
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With bodies, less is more
It was kind of Building to suggest that I might be suitable for the role of championing construction within the RICS (15 August, page 3).
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CommentA reader writes: A state of gradual collapse
In the latest of our columns by Building readers, Gavin Clarke reveals the awful truth about the Scottish construction market – and tells us who's to blame, too
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FeaturesThe techmeisters
Building systems have got a whole lot smarter – now services, IT and telecom facilities can be integrated to maximise efficiency. Just one snag: who is clever enough to actually install the technology?
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FeaturesTele vision
Welcome to Telenor: an ultra-high-spec office building housing 7000 staff and all the latest wireless technology but nestling on the quiet banks of a Norwegian fjord. We take a look at pastoral networking
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NewsAngel face
One scheme that would be likely to face a "wealth tax" if it was introduced is architect Pollard Thomas & Edwards' £8.5m office and residential development overlooking Regent's Canal in north London. Most of the 57 flats at Angel Waterside are contained in a curved, sloping "crystal"; the rest of ...
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Small firms hit profit high
Regional contractors Midas and Geoffrey Osborne have announced record annual pre-tax profits.
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CABE: Bring international developers to UK housing
Architecture watchdog CABE has told the Barker review that housebuilding competitions should be opened up to international developers.
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McCarthy & Stone slams section 106
The UK's largest retirement homes builder, McCarthy & Stone, has hit out at the misuse of section 106 agreements in its submission to the Barker review.
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NewsDiners' club
The Mint Leaf Indian restaurant, designed by Julian Taylor Associates, has just opened in London's West End. The interior is based on a mixture of Oriental and contemporary Western influences, using Uruguayan slate, stained oak and fibre-optic lighting. The refurbishment contractor was The Stanton Group.
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NewsEnd of the old school
Ask Developments has resubmitted design plans to Sheffield council for a 57-room hotel in the city's landmark Leopold Square development. The city council has already granted permission to turn the grade II-listed building, formerly Sheffield Boys' School, into a leisure centre complete with bars, cafes and restaurants. The plans for ...
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Let's be seen and not heard, say homeowners
Sound transmission is the main concern for people living in homes built to the density levels of PPG3, according to a report by architectural lobby group Design for Homes.
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Indian labourer wins tribunal
An Indian labourer has been awarded £31,464 after a Watford employment tribunal ruled that contractor Shrico dismissed him unfairly.
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AWG cleared over electrician's death
Contractor AWG Construction Services has this week been cleared of breaching health and safety regulations by Edinburgh Sheriff Court after the death of an electrician.
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NewsHousing bubble about to burst
House prices are set to tumble 20% over the next few years, according to Roger Bootle, an economist and adviser to the Treasury (pictured). Bootle said: "By spring I would expect house prices to be falling and they will carry on falling. The years of people being able to ...