All Leader articles – Page 37

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    The designer sweatshop

    2006-03-10T00:00:00Z

    How much is a partly trained architect worth? The consensus in this country seems to be about £18,000, although a few practices estimate it to be zero.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    McDonough's gamble

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    A minute's silence, please, for the passing away of an industry giant.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    Hit by its own boomerang

    2006-02-24T00:00:00Z

    When Multiplex signed that ill-fated deal to build a new Wembley stadium for that ill-fated fixed price deal in November 2000, its strategic aim was to hand its business card to the UK market.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    The new conquistadors

    2006-02-17T00:00:00Z

    "If the Spanish come storming ashore, it will be the most audacious foreign bid for a British company in history."

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    Poor old us

    2006-02-10T00:00:00Z

    For the first time this week, we reveal the full extent of the pensions crisis facing the construction industry: together, the largest 20 contractors have a £1bn deficit.

  • Comment

    Now we know

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    After months of screaming headlines, legal grandstanding and bar-room speculation we finally found out for sure on Monday what many had assumed for some time: Wembley stadium may not be ready in time for its showcase FA Cup Final game in May.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    On the way to the forum

    2006-01-13T00:00:00Z

    “Item 1: If we scrapped ourselves tomorrow, would anybody notice?” One suspects that this is unlikely to appear on the agenda when members of the Strategic Forum for Construction next meet. But it wouldn’t be a bad starting point for their discussions, would it?

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    2005: A landmark year

    2005-12-16T00:00:00Z

    Twelve months suddenly seems like a long time in contracting. There’s long been a theoretical debate within construction groups about what a contractor is, what it does – and whether that’s worth doing.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    The PFI suggestion box …

    2005-12-02T00:00:00Z

    The Treasury’s review of the PFI can’t come soon enough. The renewal of the grim Whipps Cross hospital was hampered rather than helped by it, and the refurbishment of St Bart’s is demonstrating how much money can be lost in a few weeks.

  • Tom Broughton
    Comment

    And he’s off …

    2005-11-25T00:00:00Z

    Congratulations to English Partnerships’ boss David Higgins, who has finally been persuaded to take the job of building the stage for the largest sporting extravaganza ever to be seen on our shores.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    A peach of a deal

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Another week, another round of corporate activity. But the one that stands out is Persimmon’s £640m offer for Westbury Homes.

  • Comment

    Brick Bulletin

    2005-11-11T00:00:00Z

    This issue of Brick Bulletin coincides with the Brick Awards.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    Our biggest task

    2005-10-28T00:00:00Z

    ENERGY. Spell it out; say it loud.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    Let’s be reasonable

    2005-10-21T00:00:00Z

    We should get one or two things straight at the outset. We’re not against the ڶ Regulations.

  • Comment

    Foreword

    2005-10-21T00:00:00Z

    The contribution of the construction industry is enormous in creating a built environment that is a platform for our economic success and our personal and collective wellbeing.

  • Comment

    What’s wrong with Procure 21

    2005-10-14T00:00:00Z

    After five years and more than £2bn worth of projects, the government’s Procure 21 programme is at a pivotal turning point.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    A new twist in an old story

    2005-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Something distinctly odd is going on at the Treasury. First we have Gordon pledging to follow in Tony’s footsteps when he finally gets to step into his size 10s.

  • Tom Broughton
    Comment

    Oi, big spender

    2005-09-30T00:00:00Z

    “The private sector would never be able to treat its customers like this.”

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    We have the results

    2005-09-23T00:00:00Z

    PFI needs a thorough examination. It’s certainly not on its deathbed, but it clearly isn’t working as it should, and if not treated soon, it may soon be in serious trouble.

  • Tom Broughton
    Comment

    The pursuit of youth

    2005-09-16T00:00:00Z

    This week ڶ unveils its first ever Graduate Advisory Board to inform the industry of the pertinent issues that are facing young people working across the sector.