More news – Page 172
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NewsGovernment had ‘completely false picture’ of fire safety before Grenfell fire, former housing minister admits
Gavin Barwell says there was a “clear presumption” that review of building regulations was not life critical
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NewsInflation worries and impact of Ukraine war take gloss off rise in output
Sector confidence slumps to 17 month low
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NewsBuilding Awards unveils two new categories as entries open for 2022
New awards recognise positive contributions in areas of people strategy and net zero
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NewsMace appoints new regional bosses at consulting arm
Promotions follow new COO appointment last week
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NewsKier human resources chief handed ESG brief in new executive role
Helen Redfern appointed chief people officer
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NewsPersimmon the next housebuilder to sign up to Gove cladding deal
Firm confirms ‘developer pledge’ will see housebuilders repair blocks going back 30 years
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NewsFormer minister in charge of building regulations had never heard of flawed fire rating
Stephen Williams says he only learned of banned Class 0 rating at yesterday’s hearing of Grenfell Inquiry
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NewsCrest Nicholson signs Gove’s ‘building safety pledge’ to fix tower blocks
Housebuilder first to confirm it will ink agreement and estimates cost will be up to £120m
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NewsConstruction apprenticeship starts showing signs of bounce back after years of decline
Number starting apprenticeships had dropped three years running
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NewsEssex council leader tears into decision to give Basildon towers plan green light
Andrew Baggott says planning inspector’s approval at odds with public’s hopes for town centre makeover
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NewsCOP26 optimism was ‘naive’, UN chief says
Antonio Guterres blasts governments and business leaders for ‘lying’ about their efforts to cut carbon emissions
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NewsSeven new nuclear plants and offshore wind expansion expected in energy strategy
But ambitious targets planned for onshore wind could be dropped
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NewsJRL snaps up stricken modular housing firm
Concrete frame specialist adds £45m turnover Caledonian to expanding business
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NewsNew boss rejigs O’Rourke’s corporate structure
As firm eyes 2024 float, Seamus French says changes will cut costs and simplify governance
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NewsClarion puts £600m regeneration package up for grabs
At least five firms will be appointed to deal
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NewsSisk continues makeover and eyes regional growth
Firm appoints new COO and target more work in North
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NewsDocklands tower gets planning after design tweaked following fire brigade concerns
Morris & Co’s 52-storey buiding hit headlines after it emerged skyscraper had only one set of stairs
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NewsFormer minister denies deregulation was prioritised over life safety before Grenfell fire
James Wharton tells inquiry he thought regulations had been “fit for purpose and working well”