Audit office slams Leeds D&B fiasco

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The design, develop and construct method should not have been used for the 85 million pounds sterling, 39,000 sq mt Quarry House government office building in Leeds, England, according to a report from the National Audit Office. This approach gave the departments which were to use the building too little control over design, and this led in turn to a lack of office space in the finished building. It had been expected that cost savings would result from moving staff to the office, but these were reduced because it became necessary to rent additional space elsewhere.

Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Public buildings, Leeds, England

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Hands-on Hammerson

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Property developer Hammerson has won the first-ever Building Award for Client of the Year in the 1998 Building Awards. The company has gained a strong reputation for its commitment to technical innovation, design quality and direct involvement in management. It is actively managing around 270 million pounds sterling of construction on schemes with total development value of 700 million pounds sterling. Contractors report that its staff are supportive on site, even though they demand very high standards.

Achievements and awards, Real estate industry, Hammerson Property Group

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Added extras

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The construction team involved in the building of the Greater London Assembly (GLA) headquarters in England have benefitted from the use of a extranet. The team, which includes engineering company Ove Arup and Partners, architects Foster and Partners, and construction manager, Mace, hope that the extranet will facilitate access to documents, information, and improve coordination.

Construction industry, Computer networks, Product development, Telecommunications systems

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