All ɫTV articles in 2005 issue 46 – Page 3

  • Paris Moayedi
    Features

    The fall of Paris

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    For the first time, ɫTV tells the extraordinary story of how Paris Moayedi, the man who dazzled the construction world for the best part of a decade, lost control of his own company.We reveal the boardroom splits, the desperate financial manoeuvres, the public relations disasters and the boardroom coups that ...

  • Features

    The Xinhui factor

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Could shipping modules from China be a cheap solution for prefab housing? Joint venture Verbus thinks so, and has invested £1m devising a system to win over developers at next week’s launch. Katie Puckett follows a prototype on its journey from Xinhui to Salisbury

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    Eight estates to trial US-style regeneration

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The government has identified eight pilot areas for the second phase of an initiative to use private funding to regenerate “sink” council estates, writes David Blackman.

  • Terminal 2 will be demolished to make way for the new Heathrow East
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    Foster emerges as favourite for Heathrow East Terminal

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    BAA appoints practice to carry out feasibility study and concept designs for £1.5bn airport scheme

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    Elektric dreams

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Halpern Architects has won planning permission for this residential project in London Docklands.

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    Public sector procurement has ‘doubled in efficiency’

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Public sector construction procurement has almost doubled in efficiency over the past five years, according to figures released by the Office of Government Commerce this week.

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    A Swankey design

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    This £265m PFI hospital redevelopment has been designed by architect Swanke Hayden Connell.

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    A peach of a deal

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Another week, another round of corporate activity. But the one that stands out is Persimmon’s £640m offer for Westbury Homes.

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    They’re lovely, Darling

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Architect Darling Associates has submitted this £37m proposal for a pair of towers in the south London suburb of Sutton.

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    Laing O’Rourke tops league of London housing contractors

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Laing O'Rourke is the most active residential contractor in the capital, with projects totalling more than 2500 units.

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    JCT under fire for digital con

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Construction lawyers have criticised the JCT for delaying the release of its digital contracts.

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    Prescott refuses consent for Cliveden housing plan

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    ODPM snubs Countryside’s plans to build 191 houses in grounds of stately home, famous for Profumo affair

  • Comment

    … but not in China

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    I am writing in response to your Reform the Regs campaign.

  • Comment

    Say cheese

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    What a good idea – your “Projects reunited” feature (21 October).

  • Comment

    Change is on its way …

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The UK building industry should not be surprised by the introduction of the 2006 Part L. The European Union’s Energy Performance of ɫTVs Directive was published as far back as 2002, and over the past three years a series of consultations and draft regulations have been published.The revised Part L ...

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    Government report calls for tougher regs enforcement

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    A government climate change review has called for the tougher enforcement of ɫTV Regulations, saying it could help reduce carbon emissions 100,000 tonnes a year.

  • Ian Yule
    Comment

    Events, dear boy

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    New rules on compensation events in the third edition of the New Engineering Contract mean it is fraught with difficulties for the unwary employer

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    Yorkshire proposes Northern Way housing boom

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Yorkshire planners are proposing to significantly increase housing provision in the region’s big cities to comply with the government’s Northern Way initiative.

  • Alan Titchmarsh
    Comment

    Wonders & blunders

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Gardener Alan Titchmarsh finds more than a well-kept lawn to admire on Richmond Green – but would like to dig up the concrete jungle

  • Angela Monaghan
    ɫTV

    Sharewatch: Blue Friday

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Construction shares this week...