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    Lesson time

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    On reading your article about contractors talking to schools (14 February, page 11) I felt compelled to write in and support your argument.

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    DIY developer in court – live!

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    I always enjoy reading Tony Bingham's column but this time he really struck a chord ("On the home front", 17 January, pages 48-49).

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    Deadline schmedline

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Although I was pleased to read your article "Physically challenged" (14 February, pages 44-46) and agreed with most of its content, I was disappointed with the glaring error in your last paragraph.

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    What about baby access?

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    I was very pleased to read your comments on the lack of public-friendly facilities at the British Museum's Great Court (14 February, page 44).

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    HSE to spot-check sites in eastern England

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    In an attempt to cut down on accidents caused by mobile construction plant, the Health and Safety Executive is launching a programme of spot checks across construction sites in eastern and south-east England.

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    American applause

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The Theatre Royal Production Centre in Plymouth, designed by Ian Ritchie Architects, featured in this year's American Institute of Architects Excellence in Design Awards.The other winners were: Edward Cullinan Architects, for the Weald and Downland Gridshell museum in Sussex; Eric Parry Architects for 30 Finsbury Square in London; and Eva ...

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    The healing art

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Work on the £25m Birmingham Ambulatory Care Centre PFI has started on site. The design brief for the centre, which will provide outpatient services, to is to create an environment conducive to the healing of patients. The building is centered on a public space that will contain a coffee bar ...

  • Features

    Hamlet on ice

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Sweden already had an ice hotel, so the next logical step was … an ice version of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, of course. Though this be madness, we discovered the method in't.

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    Fight Ken’s development tax

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Today, we launch a campaign to win construction an exemption from Ken Livingstone’s congestion charge.

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    Industry calls for green policy on existing buildings

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Construction experts say government's energy white paper is unrealistic if it only applies to new buildings.

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    SMC continues expansion drive with London merger

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Architect SMC Group has continued its aggressive expansion policy by merging with 20-strong south London-based practice Urban Research Laboratory.

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    WYG guns for 15% growth

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Multidisciplinary consultant White Young Green is aiming to increase turnover by nearly £10m and staff numbers by 130 over the next 12 months.

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    Sharewatch

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    How construction fared in the City this week

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    Face the FACT

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    A £10m centre for film, art and creative technology was opened last week in Liverpool's city centre.

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    Atkins pulls employee out of Kuwait

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Consultant Atkins has withdrawn an employee working in Kuwait amid fears over terrorist attacks in the run-up to an invasion of Iraq.

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    Metronet refines Tube deal

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Tube bidder Metronet is negotiating a special clause in its contract in case further work is needed on the Central Line after it signs its PPP deal.

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    Thrills and quills

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Developer SKMC has unveiled its design for the latest addition to London Docklands' skyline – a 237 m mixed-use tower at West India Quay.If given the go-ahead, the quill-shaped building would be the second highest in the UK after Canary Wharf tower. The 63-storey skyscraper, designed by DMWR and Weintraub ...

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    Chop the charge

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Ken Livingstone’s congestion charge is set to cost the average central London project an extra £50,000. Join Building’s campaign for an exemption from this tax on development – your industry needs you

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    A heated debate

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    McLaren was appointed architect by Abercromby for the design and supervision of the construction of four car dealership showrooms and workshops. Disputes arose between the parties relating to the level of McLaren's fee and a claim by Abercromby alleging that McLaren was negligent in the design of the ...

  • Features

    Where the smart money is

    2003-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The second issue of the 50 Top Clients review brings together key information on the UK construction industry's major clients – those firms that invest large sums on a regular basis