All articles by George Hay – Page 4
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NewsMichael plans to give industry easy route to RDAs
Construction minister intends to give every industry single point of contact with regional development agencies
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Arup to lead masterplanning of Thames Gateway zone
Team appointed to produce master strategy for all development between Olympic zone and Thurrock in Essex
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Alun Michael
Once upon a time, the government saw construction as a vital lever for regulating the economy, and gave it an entire minister. These says it gets an average of seven minutes of Alun Michael’s day. So what can he accomplish in that time?
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NewsHaste finds fresh challenge at High-Point Rendel
Former chief executive at Crossrail and Heathrow Terminal 5 takes free-ranging post at engineering consultant
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EP scraps London-Wide Initiative after two years
Developers left furious as building programme aimed at driving down house prices in Greater London ends
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Crest Nicholson and Berkeley set to team up on £550m job
Instead of picking one consortium Greenwich council proposes joint venture ‘dream ticket’ for the Ferrier estate
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Government is missing too many targets, warns CPA
Report unveiled at the Labour conference this week says public sector building pledges are not being met
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NewsGovernment under fire over energy regulations ‘cop-out’
Environment experts accuse the ODPM of dropping some changes to Part L for reasons of political expediency
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NewsLivingstone plans to seize control of Thames Gateway
London mayor aims to bring Gateway regions of Thurrock and Dartford under Greater London Authority umbrella
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‘Critical’ skills shortage set to hit New Orleans recovery
Consultant Davis Langdon predicts bid costs rises of 20% because of inflated salaries and lack of contractors
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NewsMowlem blames problem contracts as troubles pile up
Staff start to circulate CVs as contractor takes £70m profit hit and pulls out of £90m Scottish schools contract
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MJP cuts staff after BBC simplifies flagship design
Changes to plan for second phase of Broadcasting House force project architect to cut staff
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FeaturesThe Graduates
How do you get young people to join construction? Once they’re in, how do you keep them? Well, we could ask these guys. These 10 professionals from every corner of the industry are Building’s new Graduate Advisory Panel, and they’ll be sharing their views on recruitment, skills and more in ...
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NewsStrategic Forum draws up Olympic charter
The Strategic Forum plans to draw up an “Olympic Charter” to ensure that the 2012 Games follow best practice.
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NewsMJP cuts staff after BBC simplifies flagship design
Changes to plan for second phase of Broadcasting House force project architect to cut staff
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City academies to be overhauled
The government has confirmed it aims to bring the procurement of its city academies more closely into line with the £2bn Building Schools for the Future programme.
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NewsNew Orleans: Lessons for UK
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, insurers have warned about the flood risk in the Thames Gateway
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NewsNew Orleans: Lessons for UK
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, insurers have warned about the flood risk in the Thames Gateway
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NewsFormer Foster man to head Make’s Birmingham office
Ken Shuttleworth lures former Foster colleague Paul Scott to head new Birmingham office
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Franklin + Andrews loses key partner
Cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald has poached Tony Farmiloe, the head of property at rival Franklin + Andrews