All Specialists articles – Page 25
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NewsMore power to the subbies
Public sector clients would get better value if they worked directly with subcontractors rather than through main contractors
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Tower crane safety guide launched
Construction Products Association guide aims to standardise safety procedures on crane use
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Rogue roofer gets ASBO
Antisocial behaviour order forbids cold-calling for two years after conviction under trade description and consumer protection acts
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Roofing boss jailed after teenage employee's fatal fall
North Eastern Roofing owner imprisoned for 10 months after admitting manslaughter in relation to site accident
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NewsSkills enabling priority immigration to be unveiled
Government to announce which skills will boost non-European immigrants' applications for UK jobs
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NewsSkills shortage threatens UK’s built heritage
Lack of conservationist professionals and tradesmen is putting ancient buildings at risk, says report
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NewsSharp fall in housing workloads
The Federation of Master Builders says credit crunch and slowing housing markets are to blame
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Small firms lose out through rivals' unfair sales tactics
Government to tackle unfair trading practice through new consumer protection regulations that come into force next month
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ISG forms fit-out joint venture in Dubai
Partnership announced with local contractor Al Habtoor Leighton Group
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FeaturesFirst glass honours
Cambridge university’s Newnham College wanted diners in its restaurant to have a view as well as privacy. The architect and glass specialist on the project explain their solution
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FeaturesHighbury Stadium window renovation: 163 SU8ST1TUT10NS
Doors and windows As the old Arsenal stadium is transformed into luxury flats, one firm has been charged with the job of removing, refurbishing and reinstalling hundreds of windows on the famous art deco facade. Stephen Kennett finds out how it is going
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Electrical Contractors Association sets up £10m adult training fund
Funding package launched to help ECA members improve older people's skills
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Specialists campaign on fair payment in Scotland
National Specialist Contractors Council starts campaign with seminar on how to get paid on time
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HVCA backs single body for mechanical and electrical firms
Support from Heating and Ventilating Contractor Association brings single trade association a step closer
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NewsISG deals with downturn by focusing on smaller fit-outs
Contractor aims low as it announces 43% rise in pre-tax profit and plan to tackle credit crunch
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Costain woos blue-chip clients
Costain says it will increasingly target blue-chip clients as part of its recovery plan after last year's £61m pre-tax loss.
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CommentDon’t let them get away with it
Contractors are coming under pressure to agree to ‘discounts’ the client isn’t entitled to, says Peter English. But there’s no need to agree to them, as the following example shows
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Laing O’Rourke beats Balfour to top spot in annual league
Business barometer Laing hits front for first time as Kier dominates February league table