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Measured response
Amanda Levete (17 December, page 28) is quite right to point out society鈥檚 predilection for inappropriate rulers but wrong to devalue the way architects, by their designs, are the measure of all things.
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CommentMatchstick men
You鈥檇 need nerves of steel to watch this Egyptian scaffolder in action for long
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Too much information
Freedom of information legislation can expose firms contracting with public bodies to commercial disadvantage. A recent appeal court ruling recognises this
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CommentThe whole hog
At last we have a government adviser calling for integration to save costs. For it to work, we need unadulterated integration of the whole design and construction team
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CommentEasy, tiger
I write regarding your article 鈥淥ne hungry tiger鈥� (3 December, page 32). As in most reports about Ireland鈥檚 economic woes these days, the writer stated that the once-mighty Celtic tiger has accepted an 拢80bn bailout.
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Divided we stand
Gordon Taylor (no relation), misunderstands the purpose of a professional body (3 December, page 26), when he argues for consolidation of the professions
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CommentCan lawyers change their spots?
In 2011 lawyers are going to have to adapt to win work, whether by rebranding themselves, becoming mediation advisers or by moving in with the client鈥�
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CommentBye-bye Bovis
The year has just begun and already one of the oldest names in UK construction is on the way out
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CommentWonders & blunders with Tim Mallory
The inspirational Bird鈥檚 Nest in Beijing is top of Tim Mallory鈥檚 to-do list for 2011, while London鈥檚 2012 Olympic stadium depresses him with its lack of ambition
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CommentHansom:聽Winter blues
Unfortunately the festive break was somewhat marred by debt delivery problems and party-pooping snow, but at least we鈥檝e had 星空传媒鈥檚 Christmas single to sing (and laugh) along to..
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CommentBack to schools
With Sebastian James鈥� review of school procurement due imminently, Richard Simmons sets out his hopes and fears for the future of school design
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Green agenda can help industry
The latest report from Audit Scotland on progress towards cutting energy use in Scotland鈥檚 public sector (Improving energy efficiency: a follow-up, published 8 December) suggests that local authorities in particular still have a long way to go
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Career advice for Lloyd
I read with interest the letter from Lloyd Holmes in the 10 December issue of 星空传媒 Magazine and was pleased to see that he is considering a career in the UK nuclear industry. I was disappointed, though, to see that he views future prospects as 鈥済loomy鈥�
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CommentAdjudication, the slip rule: Redwing Construction vs Charles Wishart
This case shows the slip rule in action: that decisions cannot be ruled a nullity on the basis of a technicality. In this instance, should a contract feee be increased if the works require an extension of time?
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CommentSlippery slopes: Honesty when compiling accounts
Have you ever been tempted to tweak the books a bit? Don鈥檛. Read this cautionary tale aboout a developer who felt hard done by when his houses slid down the hill
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CommentA New Year a welter of New Challenges for Mr Shapps
House prices need to fall, but how can this be done with causing pain for construction
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CommentWarning signs over construction cost inflation
Firms underpricing work now will be hit by rising costs later in the year
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CommentLooking forward: Three numbers that might have significance for 2011
Data on mortgage rates, employment and online sales suggest 2011 could be a tricky year for construction
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Comment2011 New Year Honours: Edward Jones
The 71-year old partner at Royal Opera House architect Dixon Jones receives a CBE