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FeaturesFlight from reality?
Airports have to expand, but doing the work seems strangely problematic
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The nightmare we're trying to wake from
What use is insurance if you go broke trying to pay for it?
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People who need people: Construction's management in crisis
The modern industry demands news skills from its leaders
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FeaturesPeople to watch
Stuart GrahamThe new American chief executive of Skanska will this month conclude a top-level review of the firm's businesses worldwide. Expect big changes in the deployment of Skanska's forces.Will AlsopThe jolly architect's peculiar brand of blobular, stilt-propped architecture may no longer be the height of fashion, but Alsop has hit ...
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Mystic wag
In an attempt to stay ahead of events in 2003, Marcus Fairs invested in a crystal ball and saw from the news stories rolling off the presses that life in the construction industry will be as unpredictable as ever …
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Hazarding an opinion
Sometimes it makes sense for disputing parties to agree a joint expert. That's all very well until the expert says something one side disagrees with …
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Another fine mesh
Disputes in PFI cases often involve three parties. So why shouldn't they all be dealt with together before one tribunal? It might save all sorts of entanglements
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We have to close now
If your various legal proceedings have failed to get your debtor to pay up, you might consider a winding-up petition. But you may also find that things turn against you
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The Vikings have arrived
This year, France’s domination of the European contractors league table was brought to an end by a Swedish assault. And, as Matthew Richards reports, Skanska isn’t the only firm with global ambitions.
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Local lowdown: East Anglia
In the latest of the series on regional job markets, Robert Smith of Hays Montrose examines East Anglia, where activity and salaries are on the up and up
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Tube deal heralds bumper profits
PPP is set to bring handsome rewards for the consortium that has just taken over part of the London Underground.
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The year ahead
What's going to happen in 2003If you’re curious about the changes that the next 12 months have in store for you, but don’t want to wait a whole year to find out what they are, then look no further.
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Europe's top 300
Is Vinci still the biggest contractor in Europe? And which are the top British firms? Look here to find out who’s in the ascendant this year and whether your company is one of the Continent’s top 300 contractors and materials producers
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Persimmon to pay £220,000 to ex-Beazer workers
Housebuilder makes payment to 200 UCATT members after allegations that it broke employment regulations.
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Tube PPP: Amey's last chance for survival?
Amey boss Brian Staples steps down as the troubled support services firm finalises the Tube PPP deal with the government
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NewsTesco sues Costain team for £10m after fire guts store
Firm claims contractor and architect failed to provide proper fire protection at Worcestershire supermarket.