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NHS could transfer PFI hospitals to charities
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Conder to cut workforce
Friday, 05 September 2008
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Klin Group plans £65m Kilmarnock scheme
Friday, 05 September 2008
The Klin Group plans to develop a £65m hotel and retail scheme in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
Chelsea Barracks moves forward
Friday, 05 September 2008
Westminster City Council's planning and development committee has indicated it will support controversial Chelsea Barracks scheme, despite strong opposition from local residents.
Stamp duty holiday sees little impact
Friday, 05 September 2008
The governments decision earler this week to abolish stamp duty on properties costing up to £175,000 for a year, looks set to have little impact on the housing market, a survey has found.
Balfour Beatty takes Scottish museum contract
Friday, 05 September 2008
Balfour Beatty has won a £46.4m contract to transform the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
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City News
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WS Atkins has been commissioned by Oman company, Qalhat LNG to undertake the design and construction supervision of its new corporate headquarters located at Ghala, Bausher. Qalhat LNG is a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas generation and distribution services and the project will provide Atkins with an opportunity to develop a world leading headquarters facility for the company in a fresh new design. Located within easy reach of Muscat International Airport, the building will consolidate the existing corporate operations enabling all staff to be housed in a purpose built facility, which has a strong empathy with the Qalhat LNG brand and symbolises their mission to be the best in the business. The 7,500 m² building will be a modern, low maintenance, user-friendly facility, incorporating mixed use development functions. The site layout plans enable the interaction of various departments, space planning, break out areas, car parking requirements and landscaping. The architectural concept focuses on creating a percentage of redundant space within each building to permit staff relocations and expansion with minimum disruption. |
