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FeaturesTwo ways to work smart
If you have formed the opinion that partnering works better as theory than practice, take a look at these two schemes. Both show how profit and product can be radically improved by the application of partnering
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FeaturesTrends
Insulation is something the average homebuyer pays scant attention to, unless they stray into their loft – but it is actually at the heart of environmental action, because of its potential to improve energy efficiency in our homes. Unfortunately, insulation can also harm the environment through the release of ozone-depleting ...
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E-registration: The future of the Construction Industry Scheme
The plan to overhaul the Construction Industry Scheme by axing employees' registration cards and putting workers' details online is a great idea – even if it does mean a bit of extra admin for contractors. But will it work?
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Mechanised tree-houses
One reason for our British spinelessness is that we don't like to make a fuss. Which wasn't always the case. In fact, our cars used to look a perfect fright …
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FeaturesThe Deptford Rainbow
What Herzog & de Meuron did for Southwark with the Tate Modern it is about to repeat at another deprived south London borough, this time with a dance centre in glorious technicolour plastic. Martin Spring pays a visit to a unique building.
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FeaturesGo with the flow
Why has Buro Happold adopted a tiny western Indian engineering firm, dedicated to transforming the water and sewer systems in India's poorest slums? Victoria Madine finds the answer is less a charitable gesture than shrewd business nous
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Getting to know you
Your reputation depends on your supply chain – so how do you get the best from it?
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Five things about the Employment Act 2002
Sweeping changes Legislation contained in the new act will come into effect from 2003 and will make big changes to existing employment law that could affect your small business.Dispute resolution The legislation will require employers to implement statutory dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures, which, for the first time, will have ...
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Redmond's recipe for fudge
For an adjudicator, reaching a decision on a complex case in 28 days may be tricky – but doing a botch-job, as John Redmond suggested, doesn't do anyone any justice
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FeaturesAct of union
Creating an underground link between two of Edinburgh's most revered art galleries would be a challenge under any circumstances. But with one-third of the site tied up in political red tape and a big Monet exhibition looming, the £28m Playfair project has become the stuff of nightmares …
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Looking forwards
Your annual performance appraisal is your chance to talk with managers about your career goals. Victoria Madine tells you how to make the most of it
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Skills card may be extended in crackdown on illegal workers
Head of Construction Skills Certification Scheme to present case to Home Office for its use in other industries.
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Staff bail out High-Point Rendel
Directors and management step in to save troubled Birmingham consultant by taking pay delays and offering loans.
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Australian developer rules out £600m sale of Bovis
Lend Lease retains construction arm, putting Bovis boss Ross Taylor in pole position to head up whole group.
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Subcontractors' fees have risen, says report
Medium-sized construction companies are paying increased fees to subcontractors but are benefiting from fuller order books, according to an unofficial Pricewaterhouse Coopers survey.
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FeaturesWhat's going on, John?
One minute Prescott is slamming housebuilders for the shortage of new homes, the next he's hitting key developments with planning demands so tough that the schemes screech to a halt. No wonder the industry is a little dazed and confused …
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Foreign affairs
With European Union enlargement only months away and more clients dipping into international markets, what better time for consultants to set up shop abroad? Victoria Madine considers the different approaches that UK organisations take to forge overseas links.
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Shame, Brunel, shame
You'll all know that a certain Victorian engineer just missed out on "greatest Briton". But did you know he was one of the worst employers Britain has ever had?