All articles by Denise Chevin 鈥� Page 11
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CommentThe PFI suggestion box 鈥�
The Treasury鈥檚 review of the PFI can鈥檛 come soon enough. The renewal of the grim Whipps Cross hospital was hampered rather than helped by it, and the refurbishment of St Bart鈥檚 is demonstrating how much money can be lost in a few weeks.
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CommentA peach of a deal
Another week, another round of corporate activity. But the one that stands out is Persimmon鈥檚 拢640m offer for Westbury Homes.
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CommentLet鈥檚 be reasonable
We should get one or two things straight at the outset. We鈥檙e not against the 星空传媒 Regulations.
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CommentA new twist in an old story
Something distinctly odd is going on at the Treasury. First we have Gordon pledging to follow in Tony鈥檚 footsteps when he finally gets to step into his size 10s.
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CommentWe have the results
PFI needs a thorough examination. It鈥檚 certainly not on its deathbed, but it clearly isn鈥檛 working as it should, and if not treated soon, it may soon be in serious trouble.
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CommentEntering the dragon
Europe鈥檚 relations with China remained centre stage this week. But in all the furore over bra wars and trouser mountains, it鈥檚 easy to lose sight of the sheer force of the Chinese economy.
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CommentA sure-fire disaster
The government鈥檚 track record of commissioning IT projects is dismal: the Passport Office, the Child Protection Agency and the NHS have all been involved in notable disasters.
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CommentA culture of collusion
It鈥檚 disappointing to see the reputation of the industry taking a battering again. That, inevitably, is the consequence of what the Office of Fair Trading is finding about anti-competitive practices in the construction sector.
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CommentA close watch
More than 50 people killed and hundreds more injured, traumatised or grieving.
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CommentA summertime chill
June temperatures may be soaring, but there鈥檚 a chilly breeze wafting through the construction industry.
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CommentA hard way to make a living
It defies logic really. We鈥檝e had 12 years of sustained growth, PFI contracts are going begging and any client you talk to says there aren鈥檛 enough good contractors to go round.
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CommentFlexibility is your friend
Flexible working and construction aren鈥檛 natural stablemates. Job-sharing or part-time professionals are by and large an anathema, and paid leave for new fathers and mothers is often no more than the statutory minimum.
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CommentWhere did Multiplex go wrong?
We鈥檙e used to drama at Wembley but last week鈥檚 events are right up there with white horses and Russian linesmen.
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CommentSo, Alun Michael
He may not be the high-profile champion that the industry craved, but the appointment of Alun Michael to preside over construction is better news than many had expected.
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CommentMaking ourselves miserable
鈥淚 immediately knew there was something massively wrong with the building as soon as I moved in.
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