Ken's half way house

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Mayor of London, England, Ken Livingstone wants to ensure new housing development in the city has some provision for social housing. Housing developers are unsure how his policy will work particularly when social housing on a site tends to lower the price of all houses on the site.

Author: Forrest, Emma
Analysis, Planning, Housing, Social policy, Mayors, London, England, Housing policy, Livingstone, Ken

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Poor form

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Constructionline, the United Kingdom's centralised database for public sector tenders, is discussed with reference to its problems. The service was launched in 1998, but has failed to attract users because of its poor service.

Author: Forrest, Emma
United Kingdom, Usage, Innovations, Cover Story, Databases

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It's all about respect

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Mace Construction Manager Ian Eggers discusses his attitudes to his work and his plans for the future. Eggers was named as the Chartered Institute of Building Building Manager of the Year for 2000.

Author: Forrest, Emma
Officials and employees, Interview, Construction workers, Eggers, Ian, Mace

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