All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in 11 November 2011 – Page 4
-
Features
Flood-proof house: Home and dry
Would you build a house on the Norfolk Broads, one of the most flood-prone areas of the UK? LSI Architects did and its sophisticated design meant getting the project through planning was plain sailing.
-
Comment
Dos and don'ts: Insurance on a major project
The latest in our dos and don’ts series guides you through insurance on a major project, from what to insure against to understanding what is not covered by a policy
-
Comment
My Digital Life… Dieter Kleiner
This architecture practice director finds it hard to separate work and play
-
Comment
Feed-in tariff cuts: No solar gain
The dramatic and sudden cut to the feed-in tariff has put the solar power industry in fear of its future, and led many to doubt the government’s commitment to the wider sustainability agenda. Vern Pitt talks to those affected by the perceived U-turns, delays and climbdowns
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Davis Langdon’s senior staff cull spreads to global division
UK business was told last week about plan to reduce 30% of director posts
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Cool roofs
Roofing solutions specialist Sarnafil has launched a single ply membrane that it says helps keep buildings cool during sunny weather
-
Comment
Personal liability when a company owes money
Being a limited liability company doesn’t stop directors being held responsible if creditors are owed money
-
Features
Turner & Townsend interview: Vince Clancy and Steve McGuckin
As more UK consultancies are snapped up by international giants, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV hears from global boss Vince Clancy and UK MD Steve McGuckin about why Turner & Townsend isn’t budging on its independence
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Clients cancel solar projects worth millions
Move follows government’s decision to slash the feed-in tariff subsidy
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Cala Homes to challenge Pickles' planning refusal
Developer reignites 18-month battle with communities secretary over 2000-home development
-
Comment
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV buys a pint … for Speechly Bircham
If you had to escape from a burning building with either no arms or no legs, which would it be? See what the lawyers advise…
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Green developer BioRegional Quintain to be wound up
Chief executive confirms firm will shut as listed parent company Quintain focuses on London market
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Construction begins on University of Nottingham hotel
Bam Construct has begun construction on an £18m hotel for the University of Nottingham.
-
Comment
Cost insight: feeding the beast
For 50 years QSs have relied on the BCIS as a vital data source, but their hunger for insights into costs just keeps growing. Who can capture all that information?
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
BCSE will increase ‘essential’ regional presence
New chief executive wants to improve school delivery
-
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Balfour and Gratte hit out at unions' wage claims
Contractors insist new agreement will not make workers ‘worse off’ and urge Unite to call off ballot
-
Features
The tracker: Autumn wipe out
September offered little cause for cheer as activity declined across all three sectors: residential, non-residential and civil engineering. Experian Economics reveals the extent of the bad news
-
Comment
New asbestos regulations: What you need to know
Asbestos regulations are changing, and to avoid being hit with a whopping fine, like M&S, it’s worth taking note. Here’s a summary of some of the main points to bear in mind