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CommentIcon, you con, we con, they con 鈥�
Open mike To say you鈥檙e going to produce an iconic building is an act of hubris, a confession of illiteracy and a good indication that you don鈥檛 really understand design.
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Construction boom forecast to slump
The latest forecast from Hewes & Associates is not one that will fill the faint hearted with comfort as they return to work from their Easter break.Hewes's rather bleak take on the prospects for UK construction suggests that the industry is heading for a fairly prolonged recession taking output in ...
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Government housing strategy holed below the water line
As if Gordon Brown hasn't enough on his plate at the moment, this morning he received a letter from the Home Builders Federation telling him that his housing policy doesn't stack up.The letter sent by HBF Executive Chairman Stewart Baseley warns Mr Brown that he faces stark choices between the ...
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Costly mistakes
Late payment is to do with weak legislation, of which the big boys take advantage.
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Room for improvement
In reply to Joe Martin鈥檚 letter 鈥淓asy as LCC鈥� (7 March, page 39), I thoroughly endorse his exhortation to do life-cycle costing (LCC).
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Material matters
I am glad Mr Woolas has spoken out, as recorded in your article 鈥淢inister predicts death of brick and concrete in decades鈥� (3 March, building.co.uk).
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Ken again?
It鈥檚 debatable whether the London Plan was anything other than a pointless waste of taxpayers鈥� money, as noted in the article 鈥淪hould we vote for Ken again?鈥� (7 March, page 3).
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CommentBack to earth
With the glamour of Cannes but a distant memory, we return to humbler distractions, such as staring blankly at Facebook, grumbling about students, and nursing our sore saddles
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CommentTop project managers' websites: Mismanagement
In the latest of our series examining the accessibility of the industry鈥檚 websites, Martin Hornagold looks at what works and what doesn鈥檛 on project managers鈥� pages
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Comment黑洞社区 buys a pint 鈥� for Scott Brownrigg
It鈥檚 not every day that a mouse interrupts an evening out. Not even when 黑洞社区 buys a pint.
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CommentWonders & blunders
When it comes to materials, Sir Bernard Ingham finds his soul lifted by the power and grandeur of stone, while modern alternatives suggest mere derangement
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CommentAll your regs in one basket
Hallelujah. The government is finally taming the 黑洞社区 Regulations.
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Housing policy facing the crunch
For those not convinced that the credit crunch has spilled over into the 鈥渞eal economy鈥�, a quiet chat with an estate agent or house builder may be worth the effort.The news that two more bidders have joined Barratt in walking away from English Partnerships' flagship carbon challenge project at ...
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CommentThe kiss of death
Michael Gove聽A new breed of innovative school was beginning to emerge in England 鈥� until the government stepped in to help it with its 黑洞社区 Schools for the Future programme
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Tendering process: Aquatron Breathing Air Systems vs Strathclyde Fire Board
In March 2004, the defendants, who operate the Strathclyde Fire Brigade, issued an invitation to tender for certain services associated with its breathing apparatus equipment, under the Public Services Contract Regulations 1993 which has now been superseded. The Office Journal of the European Communities specified the criteria for the ...
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CommentSpace heroes
Theatre Delicatessen offers a rare and brave example of how to put the interiors of derelict buildings to good use. Tarek Merlin explains why we should all follow suit
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CommentWeb watch 鈥� Move over Mipim
Online conferences allow you to learn about major issues and chat to fellow professionals from the comfort of your office chair 鈥� with no hangover the next day 鈥� Phil Clark stays at home
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