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People in the know
It was refreshing to see in the techmeisters article (26 September, page 74) that the work of technology specialists is beginning to be valued.
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From caves to frames
Bill Dunster's opinion (5 September, page 11) is another example of a lack of continuous professional development.
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The perfect hat trick
For those in search of wide-brimmed headgear (5 September, page 35) take a tip from me.
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The West is the best
We discover that if you're in the South-west, you're probably wondering what all the fuss is about
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Are you being served?
When people design their own offices, they create a very different product from that typically offered by spec developers. And thereby hangs a tale
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FeaturesDeoxyribonucleic lighting
This astonishing concept of mirrors coiled into a DNA-type helix and floated in mid-air was intended to sex-up the Albert Hall's restaurant. But constructing it proved so complex that Arup was called in to check it could work.
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NewsBroker's notes: When Rok fell for Galliford
After years of slaving away producing my fluent prose for Sharewatch, Building has finally decided the time is right to reward me with the recognition I so richly deserve.
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NewsA pane in the arts
The Hayward Gallery in London's concrete South Bank Centre has been made more visitor-friendly with a £1.8m glazed extension to the main entrance. Extra space has been provided for a cafe and a disabled lift. Glass panels also serve as screens for viewing artists' videos. The project is ...
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Millennium villages face uncertain future
The future of the government's millennium village programme was in doubt after it emerged that a review was being undertaken by regeneration quango English Partnerships
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DTI launches recruitment drive for quality mark
The government has launched a regional drive to recruit members to its quality mark scheme, which aims to rid the industry of rogue traders.
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T Clarke warns of 99 job cuts
Electrical contractor T Clarke has warned M&E union Amicus that 99 of its workers face being made redundant as a result of delays to some of its projects.
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Tories would build more roads – if elected
The Conservative Party pledged to launch a roadbuilding bonanza if it wins the next election.
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NewsContractor turns a def ear to rock
Two builders who were sacked after they left work early to go to a rock concert in Sheffield have been given £2000 in compensation from the company that dismissed them.
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NewsGovernment to appoint infrastructure tsar
Constructing Excellence looks for industry figure – and some form of windfall tax – to implement key strategy.
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Rogers sets tough targets for design benchmarking
The strategic forum has set ambitious targets for take-up of the new design quality indicators, which benchmark design standards.
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NewsMitre block
Architect Sheppard Robson has submitted a detailed planning application to redevelop a site at Mitre Square Island, London EC3. The scheme comprises a 32,500 m2 office development rising 20 storeys, which is below the maximum height imposed to preserve views of the Tower of London world heritage site.The clients are ...
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Positive thinking on PFI
Unison and a TV programme are among those who have laid into PFI in recent weeks but contractors and the government have been quick to hit back - they say that PFIs are value for money and they say they can prove it.
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FeaturesTalking 'bout evolution
The building world has spawned a new breed of executive who speaks of sustainability, accountability and ethical finance. But, according to a KPMG survey, the rest of the construction species still has some growing up to do.
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Fabulous creatures
This punch-up between Tesco and Costain illustrates some important points for those interested in construction law – some of them to do with slaying non-existent beasties