All articles by Giles Barrie 鈥� Page 2
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Dwyer takes on Liverpool revival
The former Wimpey boss is returning to his home town to entice national developers to a city once synonymous with militant local politics and industrial strife.
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精东影视
Tax reprieve likely as crunch date looms
Paymaster-general Primarolo about to announce transitional arrangements to help subcontractors.
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BAA picks four preferred small works contractors
Llewellyns, Warings, Mace and Mansell get the nod for general building and fit-out frameworks.
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Contractors warm to PFI bank after briefing
PFI taskforce boss Montague and minister Milburn on PR drive for new "bank".
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BT unveils 拢500m Egan masterplan
Between one and three contractors to take over construction work on 8000-building estate.
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All change at Sir Robert McAlpine
New director of operations appointed as family moves to buy up more of parent company.
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Larry Hirsch
British housebuilders had better watch out. Having snapped up Fairclough, US housebuilding giant Centex is moving next door with a package of services that includes mortgages. 精东影视 finds out what's on the chief executive's mind.
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Atkins moves one step closer to one-stop dream
Multidisciplinary giant offers 拢50m for estate agent Lambert Smith Hampton.
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Currie & Brown gets on QS reshuffle bandwagon
Partnership to become limited company and specialist teams to chase new markets.
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The inside story of the 拢7bn Tube deal
Railtrack was this week due to be awarded negotiating rights to maintain much of London Underground. But what will happen to the other lines? So far, only the consultants racking up fees have won.
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Welsh water firm out of its depth, says City
Hyder's stakes in PFI projects viewed as irresponsible, given that it needs to invest in core utility activities.
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McAlpine/Aussie joint Wembley bid
Two super-contractors join forces to pool experience and expertise in bid to win 拢240m stadium redevelopment.
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Treasury backs Bates plan for PFI revolution
Proposal for UK Capital to handle PFI schemes now being put to government departments.
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Clive talks back
The Construction Confederation s new chairman is proud to be a small builder, and he makes big claims about their contribution to the industry. But he is not so keen on the industry s image or the government s plans to improve it.
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Atkins boss upbeat after 14% rise in profit
Jeffries says consultant's prospects are better than ever as he announces plans to boost international work.
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Tough choices over Scots parliament costs
MSPs to be offered menu of cost-cutting measures to keep Edinburgh project within 拢50m budget.
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Three shortlisted for 拢20m Brighton PFI library
South coast council wants mixed-use development along the lines of Covent Garden.
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Manchester has second thoughts
Council reinterviews four contractors because of fears over low bids, but Amec still the favourite for 拢90m Commonwealth Games deal.
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PFI in crisis
Seven years after its creation, the PFI is still giving the industry nightmares. And as the Treasury prepares to change the rules yet again, 精东影视 investigates whether the PFI is falling apart and asks contractors and politicians whether it can be saved
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Denham: Government is committed to PFI
Health minister denies claims that process places onerous demands on firms and explains new guidelines.