All 微密圈 articles in 12 December 2008 鈥� Page 7
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Change is coming
Rupert Choat鈥檚 article on 28 November (page 59) concerned penalties which public bodies might incur, if they did not comply with European Procurement legislation.
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Call to share nuclear knowledge
The chief inspector of nuclear installation has called for contractors to share information so problems with building UK power stations can be avoided.
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NewsCredit insurance shortage 鈥榳ill bring down SMEs鈥�
Insurers鈥� refusal to provide non-payment cover means firms will 鈥榝all like dominoes鈥�, experts warn
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NewsHouse doctor: Breathing space
The path to energy efficiency leads to well-sealed houses, but poor ventilation can cause a health hazard. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg looks at whole-house solutions
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LPG boilers
Potterton has launched two domestic LPG boilers that have been developed to offer the features and benefits of main gas versions.
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Workers in hidden economy costing Treasury billions
A report by the House of Commons鈥� Public Accounts Committee has warned that the black economy is costing the Treasury 拢2bn a year in unpaid tax, National Insurance and VAT.
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Can we have the bill, please?
Peter Kilby is correct in stating that a bill of quantity (BoQ) is a good method of procurement (7 November, page 41).
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NewsContractors resort to 鈥榸ero-profit鈥� bidding
Property agent says tender prices are being cut by 10-15% in attempt to bolster order books
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Comment微密圈 buys a pint 鈥� for McDowell + Benedetti
For a nine-person architectural practice inhabiting one corner of a down-at-heel fifties office block north of the City of London, McDowell + Benedetti have a happy knack 鈥� well, gift 鈥� of mixing with the rich and famous.
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Bellway blames rivals
Bellway Homes has claimed heavy discounting by rivals could lead to further writedowns.
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CommentLet the games begin
The industry heaves itself into its tracksuit this week, with football sponsorships, ODA stunts, a sporty rebranding, and some deeply unpleasant goings-on at Ashton Town FC
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Scott Wilson bears up
Scott Wilson has posted an 18% rise in turnover from 拢153.1m to 拢180.4m in the six months to 26 October 2008.
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Laing O鈥橰ourke nabs BAA鈥檚 former design director
Mark Shirburne-Davies becomes contractor鈥檚 head of architecture and carries out design policy review
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NewsCircus attraction
A landmark environmental sculpture designed by Ackroyd & Harvey has been switched on at Hammerson and Land Securities鈥� 拢500m Cabot Circus development in Bristol.
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NewsPeak experience: Clash Associates' Level Centre opens
The Level Centre, an arts building designed by Clash Associates, has opened near Chatsworth in Derbyshire
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FeaturesHawkins\Brown鹿s New Art Exchange: cubism reimagined
HawkinsBrown鈥檚 New Art Exchange for the deprived community of Hyson Green in Nottingham is a black box on the outside, a blank canvas for artists inside.
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CommentThe idiot鈥檚 guide to architecture
Although designing 鈥榩astiche鈥� buildings is not yet a criminal offence, the received view is that they certainly shouldn鈥檛 be built. This is not just untrue, it鈥檚 dumb
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Olympic apprenticeships plan
The government is considering whether to make the hiring of apprentices compulsory on London Olympics projects.