All QS articles – Page 172

  • News

    WSP poaches two Currie & Brown

    2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

    International consultant WSP has poached two directors from Currie & Brown to head a PPP and project finance division.

  • News

    Salary boost for consultants

    2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Demand for young staff is forcing up wages in the consultancy sector, according to the annual salary survey from recruitment firm Hays Construction and Property.

  • Features

    Is the grass any greener on the other side?

    2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

    The lawn may look plush over at the clients’ and contractors’ place, but that doesn’t necessarily mean envious consultants should jump the fence.

  • A concert hall at the Yehudi Menuhin school in Surrey
    News

    Consultant of the Year

    2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Thanks to the strength in depth of the consulting sector, this is always one of the most bitterly contested categories in the Building Awards. This year was no exception – as the following summary makes clear

  • Haynes will bring expertise in the nuclear sector
    News

    WYG appoints new boss

    2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Consultant White Young Green has appointed Lawrie Haynes, the former head of the British Nuclear Group (BNG) as chief executive.

  • News

    RICS to lure back former QSs

    2007-04-13T01:00:00Z

    Refresher courses to be launched this autumn as surveying body tries to tackle skills shortage

  • Comment

    Construction’s movable feast

    2007-04-13T00:00:00Z

    Fraud, theft and vandalism cost the industry more than £1m a day, with some of the stolen plant surfacing as far away as Australia. What can you do about it?

  • News

    RICS ready for French showdown

    2007-04-05T00:00:00Z

    The RICS could take France to the European Court of Justice if it refuses to permit a British building surveyor to practise there.

  • Paul Morrell
    Features

    More than just a QS

    2006-10-13T00:00:00Z

    Paul Morrell will leave a big hole when he says goodbye to Davis Langdon

  • Kings Cross fire
    News

    Fire engulfs new Guardian HQ at Kings Cross

    2006-06-26T17:20:00Z

    One person is treated for burns following fire at the Sir Robert McAlpine construction site in central London.

  • News

    Capita Symonds wins £30m Dubai rail contract

    2005-09-29T12:00:00Z

    UK firm furthers transport infrastructure expertise with Rapid Rail Link deal.

  • News

    Sun, sand – and stone

    2003-09-12T00:00:00Z

  • Features

    David Langdon & Everest's Rob Smith

    2003-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Davis Langdon & Everest’s new boss tells us about his plans for the QS in the chilly days to come. Nothing drastic – just a complete change of culture and business strategy …