All articles by Dan Stewart – Page 56
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NewsBrown missed VAT opportunity says Construction Confederation
Construction Confederation welcomes cut in VAT on home adaptions but says reductions don’t go far enough
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NewsBrown courts voters in budget finale
The Chanceller gave Middle England a tax fillip but offered less for those striving for a greener Britain
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WYG engineer died in Siberian mine blast
Mining engineer Ian Robertson was among the 108 killed by a methane gas explosion
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NewsBrown's student loan policy could lead to fewer engineers
ACE warns that privitisation of student loans could lead to fewer engineers if loans have to be repaid at a higher interest rate
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NewsLyons Inquiry: business levies could subsidise Crossrail
Government's Lyons Inquiry says local business levies could fund big infrastructure projects such as Crossrail
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NewsBrown cuts corporation tax in final budget
Headline measures include 2p cut in income tax and stamp duty exemption for zero carbon homes built before 2012
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Think 07 signs up Al Gore for keynote speech
Environment champion will apear via 'carbon free' satellite link
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Laird sells off homes security division for £242m
Investment group Lupus Capital buys division, which manufacturers components for doors and windows
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NewsFalse self-employment costs £2.5bn a year
Clampdown of fraudulent benefit claims in construction could pay for 2012 Olympics says union
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NewsIndustry praises plan for carbon reduction law
CPA and RIBA welcome bill that would bind government to 60% emissions cuts by 2050
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FeaturesCalling all green gurus
Zero waste, carbon negative buildings and throw in a flood contingency plan while you’re at it – sustainable construction has become a thriving industry within an industry. Its pioneers are shaping the future and their skills are much in demand. Building asked a selection of the industry’s leading lights to ...
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NewsGovernment launches Climate Change Bill
Statutory committee on climate change will be set up; carbon emission targets will be legally binding
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NewsGriffiths resigns in Trident protest
Former Construction Minister quits government over Trident renewal plans
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NewsHanson acquires bricklaying contractor Irvine-Whitlock
FTSE 100 materials group aims to lay bricks as well as supplying them
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NewsHanson acquires bricklaying contractor Irvine-Whitlock
FTSE 100 materials group aims to lay bricks as well as supplying them
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Amicus and T&G members vote to join forces
Manufacturing and technical union joins general workers union to create new ‘super- union’
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NewsMultiplex wins dispute with Honeywell
High Court ruling means Multiplex could claim liquidated damages
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NewsCastle Bidco buys Crest Nicholson
Housebuilder accepts £715m takeover from consortium led by HBOS and Sir Tom Hunter