All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in 2002 issue 50

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  • Features

    Persimmon to pay £220,000 to ex-Beazer workers

    2003-01-03T13:24:00Z

    Housebuilder makes payment to 200 UCATT members after allegations that it broke employment regulations.

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    Tube PPP: Amey's last chance for survival?

    2003-01-02T00:00:00Z

    Amey boss Brian Staples steps down as the troubled support services firm finalises the Tube PPP deal with the government

  • Features

    Appointments

    2002-12-20T10:29:00Z

    This week's movers and shakers

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    Contractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme

    2002-12-20T09:00:00Z

    Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.

  • Features

    For starters

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Paul Slater, Adam Brooks and Eric Biggs tell Phil Clark what it was like quitting Gleeds, striking out on their own and setting up project management firm APE

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    Sharewatch

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Share indices in the week to 13 December 2002

  • Features

    On queasy street

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Construction Forecasting and Research's figures for October reveal an air of unease in the industry, particularly when you consider declining order books and dwindling economic confidence

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    Western promise

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Western promise: Plans by architect Edward Cullinan for the £40m regeneration of St Austell town centre in Cornwall were unveiled last week. They feature two squares, including shops, pubs, restaurants and office space, 50 two-bedroom apartments, a car park and cinema. The project is to be developed as a partnership ...

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    HBF slams ‘ridiculous’ VAT idea

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Housebuilders said this week that imposing VAT on house purchases would have a devastating effect on the sector.

  • Comment

    Hansom

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Our undercover hero searches for a festive contractor and goes to a masked ball and finds he doesn't recognise anybody. Can you help him out?

  • Comment

    Gifts from Saint Nick

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    What would you do if someone offered you top-notch second-hand gear at rock-bottom prices … in a carrier bag … in a pub … under the table …?

  • Comment

    Food for thought …

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    e couldn't resist it. In anticipation of next week's festive feasting, our attentions turned to the traditionally less mouth-watering fare served on site. And who better to sample the pies and pasta than columnist Jonathan Meades? As restaurant critic of The Times, Meades is used to dining in rather grander ...

  • Comment

    Fog warning

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    If an adjudicator decides against you and orders you to cough up, you may not have to – if you can steer your way through a murky set of exceptions.

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    UK firms lead the world in PPPs, says report

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Britain is the world leader in public–private partnerships, according to a report launched on Tuesday by International Financial Services London.

  • Features

    Now for a feast …

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Imagine what a restaurant critic would make of a Christmas visit to a bustling site canteen. Well, you don't have to: Jonathan Meades has done just that at Bovis' site at White City in west London – and found that not everything was quite to his taste. In fact, he ...

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    Educating Ryder

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Educating Ryder: Contractor Mansell has recently completed one of the government's flagship city learning centres for West Gate Community College in Newcastle upon Tyne. City learning centres are part of the government's drive to raise education standards around the UK. Designed by architect Ryder and developed for Newcastle council, the ...

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    Design for life

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Design for life: Architect Walters and Cohen has won an RIBA competition to develop a prototype housing project called Designed for Living, for a site in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The competition was promoted by Swaythling Housing Society, Eastleigh council and architectural watchdog CABE. Walters and Cohen fought off competition from Stephenson ...

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    No single winner expected in twin towers design contest

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Architects shortlisted for sensitive site believe judges will adopt 'mix-and-match' approach to development.

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    Contractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.

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    Peninsula campaign

    2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Peninsula campaign: The Terry Farrell-designed masterplan for the 190-acre Greenwich peninsula in south London, which includes the Millennium Dome, has been submitted to Greenwich council. The plans will also be considered by London mayor Ken Livingstone. The design provides for up to 10,000 homes, 340,000 m2 of commercial space, 33,000 ...