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Do your groundwork
Contractors must be sure at tender stage of the terrain they are expected to work on – or they could find themselves in a legal minefield later on
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FeaturesWindows 2002
In the age of the supercomputer, architects are looking back nearly 2000 years for inspiration. Thomas Lane examines two dramatic glazing projects that have used ancient materials to create an undeniably 21st-century effect
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Seeing the light
With clients demanding aesthetic style and building regs requiring superb performance, it's time for the fenestration industry to rethink its philosophy
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There may be trouble ahead
In this month's tracker, Construction Forecasting and Research reports a slight improvement in April – but unfortunately the good news is marred by a rather less optimistic outlook
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Focus on the regions
How are the activity levels and order books changing around the UK? THe figures give the balance of firms reporting an increase compared with those reporting a decrease
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Moving on up
Katy Butland and Elizabeth Kinloch, consultants at the Building Recruitment Company, give advice to graduates who want to start their career in construction
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FeaturesAppointments
HousebuildersCarol Bosley has joined the Redrow sales team in the Midlands as sales manager. Sharon Osborne (left) has been appointed field sales manager.Persimmon Homes has appointed Walter Harrison site manager.Linden Homes has appointed Andrew Brown managing director of Linden Homes North-west. ConsultantsInternational property adviser GVA Grimley has promoted Martin Hoyle ...
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Integration nation: How Britain is dealing with foreign workers
In a week of high-profile discussions on immigration in general and the future of migrant workers in British construction in particular, we examine what the industry is doing to solve the problems
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QSs predict 4% inflation
Tender prices will increase 3.5-4% this year, according to two forecasts from QS practices.
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Higher public spending doubles Parkman's profit
Consulting engineer and asset manager Parkman Group has enjoyed a 94% surge in profit after its flotation last July.
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Amnesty international?
In the first of a regular series, the construction minister discusses the pros and cons of legitimising the many illegal immigrants on UK building sites
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Don't do it Tony's way
The government knows what is wrong with the planning system and is trying to put it right. But are its solutions the right ones? Probably not, says Gareth Capner
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FeaturesArt for art's sake
Exposed, geometric concrete is making a comeback in Sheffield with an award-winning complex of artists' studios designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley. But, wonders Martin Spring, will it stand the test of time?
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Train in vain
Labour's transport policy hasn't exactly been scoring points with the public. And now, the Institute of Directors has revealed that even bosses in their first-class carriages are becoming disillusioned. The good news is that Max Fordham has a bright idea …
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Why you need Sven, too
How is it that everybody's an expert on team tactics, but nobody applies them at work?
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Five internet sites for small businesses
www.fsb.org.ukThe Federation of Small Businesses is an independent lobby group. The site has a wealth of information including the results of surveys of its members, the in-depth analysis of key business issues, and plenty of practical advice. You can telephone the federation on 01253-336000. www.iod.comThe Institute of Directors produces lots ...
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Whitehall plan to give HSE 4000 extra safety police
Building control officers may be given safety powers – unless scheme is scuppered by departmental shake-up.
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Jarvis keeps the faith with rail despite Potters Bar
Contractor denies that it is to scale back track maintenance work in face of possible negligence claims.