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Making reasonable demands
Mohammed contracted with Dr Michael Bowles in order to carry out work to Dr Michael Bowles’ residence. The contract contained in Article 6 a clause providing for the resolution of disputes by way of adjudication. The works did not progress in a timely fashion and there were also questions about ...
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FeaturesStretching the truth
Or, how a sculptural fabric roof at Chatham's historic dockyard was designed to be energy efficient – something that everybody thought was impossible. As Alex Smith discovered, the solution was in the spec
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Lifetime costs: pitched roofs
You've got your pitched roof, but how do you cover it? Peter Mayer of Building Performance Group considers the whole-life costs of a variety of roofing options, from bitumen to concrete to metal to tiling …
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The future’s tight
With Network Rail trying to halve profits for its maintenance contractors, what kind of incentives will firms have to invest in the railways?
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Appointments
Contractors Structural and cladding contractor PCE has appointed Ian Bowes operations manager.Contractor Benson has appointed Ian Pinington regional business development manager for the South-east division. He will be based in the firm's Reigate office.M&E contractor Glibbery Services has appointed Michael Craven electrical contracts director.Housebuilders Alan Tester and Brian ...
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FeaturesFull circle
This is the tale of how David Bucknall sold his family firm, then five years later bought it back in an adrenalin-charged race against the clock. We chart the rise and fall of Citex and talks to Bucknall about how he got his old job back.
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Cash-strapped Amey retreats from £3bn defence PFI
City fears grow as support services group decides not to take on equity stake in two barracks upgrades.
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FeaturesOn the beat with building control
It’s not easy being a building control officer – you have to be exacting yet diplomatic. We spent the day with three honchos from Southwark council and found out what eventful lives they lead – that, and not to go on a roof alone with an angry builder …
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NewsListen to the housebuilders, Taywood tells Prescott
Government plan to build 200,000 homes will fail unless it listens to the industry, says housebuilding chief.
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NewsPersimmon bullish over housing as profit leaps 42%
Chief executive John White expresses measured confidence, despite predictions of falling prices.
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Raging bull
A judge was so irate with an expert witness that he complained about him to a disciplinary tribunal – which promptly dismissed his complaints as a lot of hot air
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NewsNow Libeskind tackles the hard part …
Architect says that getting World Trade Centre design built will involve compromises.
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Macob promotes two key staff to board
Cardiff contractor Macob Construction has made two employees executive directors.
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NewsScottish industry backs our Chop the Charge campaign
Construction bodies and firms across Britain join in fight against levy, but Ken Livingstone is unmoved.
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And now from the BBC: Hodder's Manchester HQ
Local practice wins landmark scheme to design the corporation's northern England headquarters.
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NewsBucknall: I will stay for five years
David Bucknall, who led a management buyout at Citex Project Services last week, says he will stay for up to five years.
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Call to 'get back at Ken'
Construction logistics firm Wilson James has called for contractors to pool resources to reduce the burden of the London congestion charge.