Party politicking strangles innovation at birth
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The 202 million pounds sterling development of the innovative Westminster and Chelsea Hospital, London, UK, was unfairly alleged by the national press to have been 100 million over budget. The news was leaked during a survey by the Public Accounts Committee, which ultimately reported no overspending as initial estimates had not taken other figures such as inflation into account. Future innovative construction projects may consequently be jeopardised. The project consultants believe that the successful aspects of the hospital project have been unduly overlooked. Others complain that there was no right of reply or means for them to refute the claims.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Rent asunder
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The UK Treasury is reforming social housing finance. It aims to reduce the Housing Association Grant paid by the Housing Corporation to fund housing association schemes to 67% for 1993-94 and to 60% for 1994-95. This threatens to close down smaller housing associations, increase tenants' rents and prevent further funding provided by banks and building societies. About 70% of housing association tenants receive housing benefit. Grant reductions will increase the number to 90%. Future housing will be poor, badly-designed and unaffordable.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Family practice
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Nick Davis was made senior partner of the UK's largest quantity surveying practice Davis Langdon and Everest on May 1, 1993. He has been a partner in the firm for 27 years. The firm has 1,400 staff, 50% of which are in the UK and 50 offices in 18 countries. The firm has decreased its staff numbers since 1991 and overheads as a result of the recession. The aim of the practice is not expansion but to provide quality work in all areas. Davis studied estates management at Cambridge University. He is the son of one of the firm's founders.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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