All 170 years articles – Page 8

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    This week in 2016

    2017-01-20T07:00:00Z

    One year ago, Building was investigating what might happen in the event of a Brexit vote

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    This week in 2012

    2017-01-13T07:00:00Z

    Five years ago, Building was flagging up a number of problems with an eco subsidy scheme

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    This week in 1997

    2017-01-06T07:00:00Z

    Two decades ago, Building was feeling optimistic about the year to come

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    This week in 1986

    2016-12-20T07:00:00Z

    Thirty years ago 60% of ‘unemployed’ construction workers were believed to be earning off the books

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    This week in 2001

    2016-12-09T00:00:00Z

    15 years ago New York’s authorities wanted to redevelop the area devestated by the 11 September attacks

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    This week in 1996

    2016-12-02T07:00:00Z

    20 years ago a fresh-faced Rick Willmott was being groomed to take over Willmott Dixon

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    This week in 1971

    2016-11-25T07:00:00Z

    45 years ago a delegation from the RICS reported on their ‘mission to America’

  • Japan to export cheap homes to the UK
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    This week in 1986

    2016-11-18T07:00:00Z

    30 years ago the UK housing industry was warned of an attack on the market by Japanese off-site manufacture

  • Industry unites for election
    Features

    This week in 1996

    2016-11-11T07:00:00Z

    20 years ago the industry prepared to get political ahead of the election of Tony Blair

  • Going into Europe
    Features

    This week in 1971

    2016-11-04T07:00:00Z

    45 years ago Building was organising a conference about going into Europe

  • Things that go bump on the site
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    This week in 1996

    2016-10-28T07:00:00Z

    20 years ago Building investigated some spooky goings-on

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    This week in 1966

    2016-10-21T07:00:00Z

    50 years ago a GLC delegation was investigating whether Soviet Russia had the answer to Moscow’s housing crisis

  • Michael Latham MP on Thatcher’s latest reshuffle
    Features

    This week in 1986

    2016-10-14T06:00:00Z

    30 years ago our parliamentary columnist was giving readers the lowdown on Margaret Thatcher latest reshuffle

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    This week in 1996

    2016-10-07T06:00:00Z

    The need for more housing within the UK appeared to mirror the current housing crisis

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    This week in 1991

    2016-09-30T06:00:00Z

    A delegation led by Reading University went to Moscow to teach Soviet builders the way of the West

  • Rising against the tide
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    This week in 1981

    2016-09-23T06:00:00Z

    Before the Thames Barrier was brought to completion, a possible flood in the city of London was a grave concern

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    This week in 2001

    2016-09-16T06:00:00Z

    Former Arup US boss, Ray Crane, was among those leading the rescue effort following the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City

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    This week in 1981

    2016-09-09T06:00:00Z

    We took a look at the refurbishment of Alexandra Palace following the fire in 1980

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    This week in 1996

    2016-09-02T06:00:00Z

    We took a look at what was on the menu

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    This week in 1996

    2016-08-26T06:00:00Z

    Building gives advice on the best networking events to be seen at throughout the year