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Sweeping statements
A new year, and the mother of all eves the eve of the millennium deserves something radical. How about we start by getting rid of all those lawyers who stand in the way of good building?
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Where to next?
There is disagreement over where output growth is heading in 1999, but some sectors are sure to feel the pinch. Forecasters and industry chiefs give their views on what's in store.
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The job hunt
If your new year's resolution is to get your dream job, Robert Smith of recruitment consultant Hays Montrose has the advice you need.
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Too much of a good thing
The European parliament's new home in Strasbourg is undeniably monumental, but do 626 MEPs really need a second vast complex to do their job?
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Euro-vision
Britain may not be part of the single currency yet, but that doesn't mean its introduction won't affect your business. Will your computer systems cope?
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Got it covered?
The insurance market's approach to claims that may arise out of year 2000 and date recognition problems in computer systems will have implications for those renewing their professional indemnity insurance.
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Parting company
The climate is right to sell your business, but if negotiations go awry, the consequences can be costly. Owner-managers looking to cash in should heed a few words of advice.
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Sharpening one's clause
When the BBC amended its standard contract to include a clause that can delay payment of an adjudicator's award, the industry cried foul. But it is only ever intended to be used as a last resort.
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No-go area
Clients and consultants are at odds over who should carry the risks in restoring decontaminated land. Inconsistent interpretations of the law do little to help.
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Appointments
Contractors Stephen Feery has been appointed group chief executive of Haymills. Tim Thirlwall has been appointed chairman of Mott MacDonald. David Webster is now director of the firm's eastern division. Housebuilders Stephen Brazier has been promoted to managing director of Taywood Homes, replacing Paul Phipps , ...
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All in favour
The Working Time Regulations give employers considerable scope to enter into agreements with particular groups of workers.
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Cost model: Airports
Sustained rates of growth in air traffic are resulting in a continuous demand for increased airport capacity. In this month s cost model, the Airports Specialist Group of cost consultant Davis Langdon Everest examines the construction costs of airport facilities, along with commercial development on the airport campus ...
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Growing turbulence at Manchester Airport
The busiest airport in the North is set to expand to accommodate the surge of passengers expected by 2005. But contractors working on its 拢500m construction plans have found that it can be a very bumpy ride.
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ninety-nine for '99
星空传媒 kicks off the new year with a cornucopia of places to go, people to spot and things to do before the new millennium.
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Cost model: Hotels
Budget hotels are springing up all over the country. Davis Langdon & Everest costs a typical example.
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Cost model: Town-centre housing
Planning policy for housing is being revised to encourage residential development on urban brownfield sites. As a result, more housebuilding is likely to be directed towards existing urban centres. In this cost review of high-density residential, Davis Langdon & Everest provides an overview of development issues and costs for both ...
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FeaturesCost model: Sports halls
The leisure and fitness industry is booming, but many recent schemes are small and funded by lottery grants. In this cost model, Davis Langdon & Everests examines these smaller sports buildings and associated external playing facilities.
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Cost model: Supermarkets
In the first of a new series, supermarkets provide the focus for an in-depth look at the typical costs for constructing them and the time required to design them, build them and procure the components and services.