All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in 2000 Issue 40

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  • Features

    Variations on a theme

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    The dispute over how to value variations under the ICE form, recently considered by the Court of Appeal, has just been given another twist by the Technology and Construction Court.

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    Rough and tumble

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Undoing deals on the grounds of economic duress is difficult, as shown by a recent decision of Mr Justice Dyson in the Technology and Construction Court.

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    A natural reaction

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    The Discain case has fuelled the debate over the conduct of adjudications where one party feels there has been a breach of natural justice that affected the outcome.

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    Robert Jones

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    The former Conservative construction minister is now chairman of housebuilder Redrow. Which means he’s back with his first love: planning.

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    Just the job

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    What makes a gym manager want to become a surveyor? Berit Eis asks a Willmott Dixon trainee who did.

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    Going with the grain

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Something is afoot in the land of the log cabin. To help boost its timber exports, Finland has developed a range of high-tech wooden products and built striking structures to showcase them.

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    Housebuilders get stars

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Housebuilders will know their fate later this month when the government reveals the results of its customer satisfaction survey.It is understood that the original idea of publishing league tables has been scrapped after last-minute lobbying from housebuilders. Instead, it is thought a less sensitive star system will be used. Firms ...

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    Materials firms warned

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Construction materials and products suppliers must modernise to cope with global competition, the government has warned.Construction minister Nick Raynsford told a seminar on the future of the industry this week that clients were demanding innovative and sustainable products, as well as new management systems and a better health and safety ...

  • Features

    Falkirk's millennium wheel starts to roll

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Site work begins on £78m, 17 000 tonne rotating boat lift that will link two Scottish canals.

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    Palace puts foot down over PVCu windows

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Half a million listed buildings, including Buckingham Palace, threatened by energy-saving proposals.

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    Glass costs go through the roof

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    European glass prices rise 50% as office demand stretches suppliers to breaking point.

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    Costain linked with fit-out firm Miletrian

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Speculation is mounting that contractor Costain will be bought by fast-expanding private fit-out firm Miletrian.Industry sources claim that Costain is one of a list of acquisitions planned by Miletrian, which intends to float on the stock exchange.A Miletrian source confirmed that the firm was looking for suitable purchases but refused ...

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    Price resignation sparks confederation fears

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Shock resignation of chief executive casts shadow over future of pan-industry organisation.

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    Kenyans clean up at industry half-marathon

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Commonwealth stars head the field at 19th annual race in Windsor Great Park.

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    Town planners praise Tory inner city plans

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    The Royal Town Planning Institute welcomed Conservative Party proposals for inner-city regeneration as a sign that it was adopting the urban agenda as a political issue.Director of public affairs David Rose said: “We are delighted that the Conservatives recognise that we have to make our cities places where people can ...

  • Comment

    We are the champions

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Awards build team spirit and remind clients and the public how important the industry is. In fact, we could do with a few more of them.

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    Council steps in to save Wales Millennium Centre

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Cardiff authority buys site for £2.5m as national assembly issues highly critical report of cost overruns.

  • Features

    Solar power: just a bright idea

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    With the ice caps melting and oil prices soaring, solar has never looked a better bet. But in Britain it remains the concern of cranks and visionaries. Will this ever change?

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    City forced buyout, says Linden boss

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Chief executive Philip Davies says he fears for the future of small, listed companies as the Surrey-based firm unveils £73m MBO.

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    Cost study: Birmingham Repertory Theatre

    2000-10-06T00:00:00Z

    The diversity of performing arts buildings makes it hard to talk about a typical case, but the £7m refurbishment of Birmingham Repertory Theatre reveals some common issues