Dutch box of tricks

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The Netherlands' departments of conservation and physical planning have conducted 2 studies to stop the decline of post-war buildings. A set of legal, managerial and financial tools which can be used according to the local environment and individual need has been created. A building stock management strategy was used to allow adoption of different approaches according to different estate layouts, states of repair and tenure and finance. Private owners would be allowed to form an association, establish a renovation trust and create a renovation company to do the work.

Netherlands, Housing

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We'll call you

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British Telecom (BT) is planning a programme of refurbishment and redevelopment of its 10,000 property portfolio. The five-year programme could be worth over 500 million pounds sterling and would be based on the efficient use of BT properties of varying size throughout the United Kingdom. Consultants and architects are to be placed on a list of approved consultants from which firms will be invited to tender for work. Applicants for approval must submit evidence of experience, quality and reputation.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Employment, British Telecommunications PLC, Buildings and facilities, Architectural firms, Architectural services

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A radical restoration

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The restoration of London's Royal Exchange building as a Grade I listed building cost 37 million pounds sterling and including the renovation of the courtyard roof. The new roof has met the required criteria of low maintenance while still adding to the character of the courtyard.

Public works, London, England

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