The new deals

Article Abstract:

UK construction materials firms have traditionally been excluded from the partnering deals that have been established elsewhere in the construction industry. However, they are now beginning to focus on long-term, national agreements that give them the security to test more effective ways of supplying construction firms. It is now being recognized that partnering with materials firms brings enhanced quality and reduced costs in the form of rebates for contractors, as long as there are guaranteed year-on-year sales volumes.

Management, Building materials industry

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The new Manchester

Article Abstract:

A number of new buildings projects in Liverpool, England, will help to rejuvenate the city centre. Liverpool Vision is leading urban renewal initiative and plans to have the city centre completely renovated by 2008. A major project in the scheme is a 500 million pounds sterling retail centre.

Analysis, Urban renewal, City planning, Urban planning, Liverpool, England

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Hello Cardiff

Article Abstract:

An account of the design of the 126 million pounds sterling Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, and short descriptions of several major stadiums worldwide are presented.

Design and construction, Stadiums, Cardiff, Wales, Sports facilities

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