When friends fall out
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It proved extremely difficult to obtain compensation from Honeywell for additional costs incurred on a contract at the Canary Wharf development in London, England, according to Inserco Company Secretary John Gilliham. The electrical contractor has eventually succeeded in its claim for more than 500,000 pounds sterling, but the legal battle has been very stressful and protracted. Indeed, Gilliham's younger brother committed suicide in 1994, as a result of depression allegedly made worse by the case. Gilliham feels bitter about being forced to take legal action against Honeywell, with which his company had worked for many years.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Home run
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Architect Mark Dziewulski has retuned to the UK after 17 years working and living in the US. He set up his own company in the US during 1986, where he worked on designing apartment buildings and a variety of commercial projects. He designed a shopping centre in Sacramento, California, which won a number of awards. Dziewulski points out working in the US has made him more aware of the financial aspects of construction. He has been willing to make an investment in a number of his own projects. Since returning to the UK Dziewulski has been awarded two residential projects.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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Digging up the dirt
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Developers are often reluctant to use the services of archaeologists, according to Angus Stephenson, project manager at the Museum of London's Archaeological Service. He has worked on projects including Heathrow Terminal 5 and the Royal Opera House, and is currently involved in a contract in Abu Dhabi. He is pragmatic about archaeological treasures being buried under new buildings, but would be very interested in digging up archaeological remains which are known to exist in parts of London, England.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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