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High-flying greenhorns
You published a reader's article complaining of over-regulation (11 April, page 39), followed up by a reader's letter (9 May, page 35) complaining that there is an expert consultant for everything.
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Let there be light
Constructing new buildings with windows is not exactly rocket science, and it would seem that the Cumberland Infirmary is breaking the law in asking its employees to work in windowless workspaces (30 May, page 38).
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Ask a silly question
Skilled labourers work in abysmal conditions, are paid peanuts and have to compete against cheap imported labour. Take a guess why nobody wants to work in construction
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Trading up
Gary Redman of NOW recruitment shows how to respond if you are wooed by a headhunter
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FeaturesThree-part harmony
Designing a housing estate can get a bit monotonous so Feilden Clegg Bradley brought in a couple of chums to swing along with
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Homesick blues … and a £4500 phone bill
A homesick Caribbean builder on the site of a Four Seasons hotel development in Hampshire has been sacked for refusing to pay a £4500 phone bill.
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West End theatres to get £35m overhaul
Contractor WFC Shopfitters is to carry out major refurbishment work to London's Prince of Wales and Strand theatres, as part of a makeover for theatreland unveiled this week.
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Made in Taiwan
Work is due to finish next month on the world’s tallest building, Taipei 101, in Taiwan. The 508 m high, 101-floor block is designed by Chinese practice CY Lee & Partners. The client Taipei Financial Centre Company, structural design is by Thornton-Tomasetti and Evergreen, retail planning is by Lend Lease ...
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Welsh agree £48m fixed-cost deal for assembly
The Welsh assembly this week agreed a £48m fixed-price contract to build its chamber in an attempt to avoid the difficulties that have beset its Scottish counterpart.
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Scott Wilson wins £6m Sri Lanka contract
Scott Wilson, the planning and engineering consultant, has signed a £6m contract with the Ministry of Port Development and Shipping in Sri Lanka to develop the port of Colombo over the next 20 years.
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NewsPromenade des Anglais
Landscape Design Associates has drawn up a masterplan for the redevelopment of Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset. The plan covers 45,000 m2 of public space, located on the seafront between the town centre and the shore. Proposals for this esplanade would provide shops, cafes, restaurants and flats. Two pavilion buildings, which would ...
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Milton Keynes to get housing injection
More than 4000 homes are to built in the middle of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire.
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Plans for £1bn business park
A £1bn business park is being planned by Miller Developments of Edinburgh and American architect RTKL on the site of a former US airbase in Cheshire.
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License contractors, says CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building has called on the government to introduce a contractor registration scheme to improve safety and rid the industry of cowboy builders
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NewsBenoy's bubble surfaces
Architect Benoy has completed designs for a visitor centre at Swansea Waterfront and is due to apply for planning permission this summer. The scheme is a mixed-use development, including residential, office, leisure and retail space. The visitor centre is at the heart of the masterplan to extend the urban ...
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NewsBarging in
Consultant Hornagold & Hills has joined the team working on designs for the £6m Woking Galleries project in Surrey. The firm will be project manager and planning supervisor for the Marks Barfield-designed scheme. Client Woking Museum and Arts & Craft Centre is seeking funds from Woking council, the Heritage Lottery ...
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NewsFinishing touch
The only piece of curved glass in Swiss Re's landmark headquarters at 30 St Mary Axe was successfully installed last week. The lens was lifted into place at the apex of the 180 m building from within the dome and placed into position with the assistance of abseilers. Measuring ...
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Tunnel but no light
Kent council drew guffaws of disbelief recently by suggesting its residents might like to help solve its housing shortage by upping sticks, moving to France and commuting to their jobs in England via the Channel Tunnel. Well, perhaps we should all start learning French.