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CommentGoliath won
The judge said neither Multiplex nor Cleveland Bridge could claim outright victory over Wembley, but on all the big money questions, the Aussies came out on top
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CommentPigs and cream
The construction industry is split into the firms that do the actual work and those that skim off their profit under the guise of supervision and regulation
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CommentWonders & blunders
Two exemplary buildings are chosen by Ray Phillips, one an elegant Weimar beauty, the other a confused Catalan concoction
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CommentNot bad for government work
We've become so drenched by the shower of initiatives and targets emitted by New Labour that when a truly significant idea comes along, it doesn't always register.
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CommentPost-match analysis
Now that the teams have left the pitch, let's look at what really happened at Wembley. And as we so often see, it all came down to the management of design risks
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CommentAn accident waiting impatiently to happen
The shots were taken on a housing development site in Camberley, Surrey. There's nobody around 鈥� so that'll be alright then!
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The truth about Birmingham
Having read your article on Birmingham (26 May, page 44), it seems appropriate to ask whether your reporter actually visited the city when researching her piece? If she did, it is strange that she fails to mention many of the "high-profile" projects that, far from being stalled, are progressing and ...
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CommentYou'll do 鈥�
The subbie that designed and built some duff football pitches in Scotland wisely went out of business before it could be sued. But what about the architect?
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CommentSexual relations on site
In a change to our schedule, our columnist will be taking her place in the ever-lengthening queue of women wearing boxing gloves who want to talk to Ray O'Rourke
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CommentYou be the judge
TCC judges have ventured into new territory with the launch of a mediation service. So will we make good mediators? That's for you to decide
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Threat of insolvency
Makers were carrying out refurbishment work to flats in Northampton. They engaged All In One under a subcontract dated 22 November 2004. In July 2005 Makers issued a notice of determination on the basis of lack of supervision or insufficient labour on site. All In One claimed that the contract ...
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Sumitra's history lesson
I quite agree with Graham Watts' comments about Ray O'Rourke and the right to free speech in this country (19 May, page 14). At least we know where Mr O'Rourke is coming from and I am sure there are others like him who keep silent.
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And finally 鈥�
As a woman building surveyor I would like to ask Mr Ray O'Rourke where does he envisage us?
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O'Rourke's worst fears?
I know a lot will be written about Ray O'Rourke's comments on women and rightly so.
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Head for the golf course, Ray
I have worked in the construction industry for 19 years. I am currently a bid manager and consider my time on site as a QS and design co-ordinator to have provided essential experience to enable me to lead and manage bids. The experience has ensured that I have a comprehensive ...
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The contamination trail
This case concerned contamination of land that had been the site of a gas works operated by National Grid. National Grid was known previously under many guises. In particular: Transco plc; British Gas plc: British Gas Corporation; and East Midlands Gas Board. The land had been sold and developed for ...