Master of the universe

Article Abstract:

Gaining a masters degree in business administration has proved very useful in communicating with and gaining the respect of clients, according to Chetwood Associates Director Roy Collado. He is able to fully understand clients' concerns, and does not run the risk of misinterpreting briefs. His management studies have also had an impact on Chetwood, which is now able to very accurately estimate the overall costs of designing a project in terms of person-hours. Collado believes that improved management is boosting the practice's image.

Officials and employees, Interview, Architects, Chetwood Associates, Collado, Roy

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Volume control

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Companies are increasingly implementing teleworking and hot desking in order to reduce property costs. British Telecom has dispensed with 7 million square feet of office space; and BT, along with IBM and British Petroleum (BP), expect to reduce their office requirements by a further 25%. Details of BT's implementation of its Workstyle 2000 programme, which aims to develop buildings targeted for 'flexible' working, are given.

Telecommunications, Analysis, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, British Telecommunications PLC, Buildings and facilities, Telecommuting

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Union power is back

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UK labor union Unison is welding more power in the selection of bids for private finance initiative (PFI) projects, resulting in some bids being vetoed on the grounds of job creation and staff retention, rather than value for money. Unison has stepped up its attacks on PFI projects, which it would like to see abolished in favour of keeping to government finance for public sector investment.

United Kingdom, Economic aspects, UNISON (London, England), Labor unions, Public sector

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