All articles by Phil Clark – Page 19
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FeaturesThe battle of the BBC
When the bidders lined up to manage the £250m redevelopment of Broadcasting House, some of them were already muttering about Bovis' hidden advantages. We report on the row that has forced the BBC to defend its reputation for impartiality
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Firms to team up for Procure 21
Major contractors are preparing to form joint ventures to pitch for the £1.5bn-a-year national roll-out of the Procure 21 hospital building programme.
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NewsBucknall to make dramatic comeback in Citex buyout
Management buyout of Citex's QS arm is likely to bring David Bucknall back to the helm of his old firm.
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Carillion in £100m cliffhanger
Contractor Carillion could seal two major central London contracts worth a total of £100m in the next month.
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Construction degrees will be extinct in 10 years, says shock report
Last building student will enter university in 2012 if present rate of decline in applications continues.
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Terminal 5 deal sparks fears of national M&E crisis
Contractors are predicting a crisis in the M&E sector in the wake of last week’s £55,000 pay deal for craftsmen working for Laing O’Rourke at Heathrow Terminal 5.The agreement has led to predictions that electricians on the £2.6bn terminal would respond by asking for as much as £75,000. Amicus, the ...
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NewsThree contractors in running for £60m Berkeley scheme
Housebuilder presses ahead with south London development, providing boost to capital's housing market.
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NewsConstruction degrees extinct in 10 years, says shock report
Last building student will enter university in 2012 if present rate of decline in applications continues.
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NewsMerger puts Cyril Sweett in position to win Iraqi work
Quantity surveyor joins forces with project manager DG Jones, which has strong presence in Middle East.
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Amec snaps up Mowlem’s construction boss
Steve Bowcott makes ‘amicable’ departure to take over troubled contractor’s infrastructure division.
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Amec snaps up Mowlem's construction boss
Steve Bowcott makes 'amicable' departure to take over troubled contractor's infrastructure division.
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NewsRogers' £150m Paddington office is put on ice
Market jitters stall £150m Grand Union scheme, and half-built £50m FA centre runs out of money.
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NewsNo single winner expected in twin towers design contest
Architects shortlisted for sensitive site believe judges will adopt 'mix-and-match' approach to development.
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NewsContractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme
Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.
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Bovis wins Broadcasting House job
After a Four month delay, Bovis Lend Lease was this week appointed by the BBC as construction manager for the £250m redevelopment of Broadcasting House.
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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.
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News£190m Victoria office to go ahead despite downturn
Land Securites to persevere with Esso Glen project in the hope of cashing in when market recovers in 2004.