Opinion – Page 284
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CommentSpeculative defence: Durham County Council vs Jeremy Kendall (t/a HLB Architects)
This is an example of a speculative defence following a design fault
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CommentWinning at Building Awards
The Gleeds chair says the firm has survived and strengthened through the recession
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CommentOFT appeal timeline: What happens next?
OFT has until 26 May to appeal Competition Appeal Tribunal fine reductions
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CommentForecasters shade up their estimates for construction output
But diverse range of views on economy’s prospects shows level of uncertainty in construction
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CommentMy digital life: Alexandra Notay
Are you into social networking?Absolutely - I like the immediacy of it. I’m ridiculed for being glued to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and foursquare.What’s your favourite app?Our LessEn app, of course. It shows the actual energy efficiency of buildings. I’m proud that we’ve made something invisible more engaging.What is your preferred ...
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CommentHansom: Flights of fantasy
The sun comes out and Brits go doolally, right? Luckily there are no examples here of pale, topless men walking the streets but there are wanna-be wrestlers, wizards and wardrobe fans
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Inbox: One fine day
Imagine a world in which all building projects had superlative design, ultra efficient costs, sustainable solutions, spotless health and safety - and there were no outraged letters to publish
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CommentA lesson in subeconomics
Cost consultants whisper in their client’s ear, ’take the lowest bid’. But by the time they’ve paid for poor quality products and claims and variations, it just doesn’t stack up
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Building buys a pint ... for Crofton
Building ventured to Borough to buy the first Pint held south of the river, for Crofton
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CommentSore loser
This week we consider the purpose – and boundaries – of the OFT and the results of our annual salary survey
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CommentSchools: Hands up if you know the answer
The James Review team has spent months coming up with the solution to schools delivery - and it looks suspiciously like existing body Partnerships for Schools. The government needs to swallow its pride and accept the verdict
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CommentBoris's Cable Cars
Boris's Cable Cars may not roll off the tounge as smoothly as his bikes but they will be a positive contribution to London
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CommentThe value of architectural services: Michael Phillips Architects vs Mr and Mrs Riklin
This case demonstrates just what might go wrong if a consultant’s appointment is not established at the outset of the project – and how things can spin rapidly out of control
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CommentA night to remember
The Building Awards ceremony was all glitz and glamour this year with a swanky casino, anecdotes from football stars, crushed velvet suits and er, a picture of an enormous pile of boxes …
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CommentWhy new build is such old hat
If you want a new building but don’t want to contend with planning permission and delays, consider refurbishment. It’s quick, low risk, cheaper and loads greener
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Inbox: What a waste
Readers bemoan a perceived lack of ambition on Oxford Street’s revamp, unsuccessful attempts to cut costs on education projects and QSs who fail to tackle underbidding and uphold ethical practices
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CommentFour go roofing
Thanks to Colin Govier for this photo in Sibiu, Romania - it looks like he was taking quite a risk just standing underneath these workmen.
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Schools: How do you make standardisation and refurbishment work together?
Caroline Buckingham of HLM architects argues that the government needs to join up its policies on school buildings