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FeaturesE-construction award
The winner of this Rockwool-sponsored award stood out thanks to its fast adoption of new technologies and willingness to put e-construction at the centre of its business strategy
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NewsCitex arm set for sale as Hong Kong market weakens
Citex looks to pull out of region as industry experts predict that downturn could lead to exodus of UK firms.
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Gleeson shake up axes 30 after £1.5m loss
Housebuilder halves regional offices and cuts jobs after making a loss for last six months of 2001.
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Don't you want me?
They have just turned in another bumper set of results, southern Britain doesn't have anything like enough homes and chief executives are shouting their successes from the rooftops. So why does the City still treat housebuilders like lepers?
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FeaturesDavid Mackay
The architect who played a key role in making Barcelona the best-designed city in Europe is not trying to bring the Catalan touch here. We already have it – all we need to add is great design, civic pride and public money.
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FeaturesWhatever happened to best value?
Two years ago, best value was meant to revolutionise local government procurement. Instead of tendering on the basis of cost alone, councils would get the deal that was best for them in the long run. But little seems to have changed.
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Poor Superman
Referees are supposed to be the superheroes in construction disputes. Now they're just as likely to be cast as persecutor – before turning into victim
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FeaturesAppointments
Contractors Sunbury on Thames-based Contrad Construction has appointed Andrew Clarke managing director.HousebuildersCongleton-based Dane Housing has appointed Danny Doherty commercial manager. He will head the property management department.ConsultantsCyril Sweett has appointed Patrick Murdock, formerly with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, to head the capital allowances team in London.Alan Palmer, previously with Fletcher Priest Architects, ...
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Arup: Terror victims must have hour to escape buildings
Summit on terrorism to be told that buildings must be designed to allow occupants 60 minutes to evacuate.
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Laing sells property arm to Kier for £40m
Deal clears the way for disposal of Holloway White Allom, Laing's last construction business.
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Suit yourself
You don't have to go bespoke to get a contract that suits. A nip here, a cut-and-paste clause there, can keep everyone happy. Just be careful with the scissors
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NewsEgan: government is a bad client and won't change
Speech to RICS describes state sector as slow, ineffective and "totally wedded to tendering".
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Costain appoints MD for building arm
Costain has appointed Mark Gordon managing director of its building division.
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Budget gives tax boost to small firms
Small firms received a boost from chancellor Gordon Brown’s Budget, announced this week.
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Firms face jail over illegal labour
Immigration officers will soon be entitled to enter building sites to look for illegal immigrants, and contractors could face jail under proposed legislation covering illegal work.
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NewsDome management 'not fraudulent', says watchdog
Investigation into New Millennium Experience Company criticises procurement but refutes claims of fraud.
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Wilson should quit 'neglected' construction, says Tory MP
Ex-construction minister Robert Key claims Wilson's construction brief is overwhelmed by energy needs.
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Humane modernist Peter Shepheard dies
Sir Peter Shepheard, who worked in architecture, planning and landscape design, has died aged 88.
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Comment
Built on sand?
Poor housebuilders. For nearly a decade, they've given the City what they thought it always wanted – year-on-year growth in profits and, latterly, double-digit margins. The response from the Square Mile? Utter indifference. The sector is rated at less than half the stock exchange average. Even contractors, with their 2%-if-you're-lucky ...