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NewsFears election uncertainty could hit construction
Industry leaders prepare for potential hiatus in the event of a hung parliament
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NewsJLL poaches Aecom director to head project management arm
Nick Clare, former Aecom commercial sector director, attracted by JLL’s ‘ambitious growth plan’
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NewsMorgan Sindall takes £35m hit on problem MoD contracts
Construction group hit by two old problem contracts for the Ministry of Defence at Faslane
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NewsMace makes two senior hires
Contractor hires technology experts from rivals Laing O’Rourke and Sisk Construction
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Walls, ceilings & partitions
This week’s walls, ceilings and partitions products include curtain walling for an Eiffel-tower inspired building in Singapore and external wall insulation for a residential estate in Clackmannan
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FeaturesInterview: Robin Butler
Developer Urban Civic plans to build 40,000 homes on difficult, large sites - and after a key acquisition, looks well on the path to achieving that. We meet MD Robin Butler as he scours the land for housebuilders
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FeaturesFloating voters: The next government’s priorities need to be …
This week two members of our panel of floating voters highlight vital areas of construction policy that will require the attention of the next government, whatever its political make-up
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CommentConstruction’s election week: 08.05.15
So it has all come down to this. After accusations and arguments, promises and pledges the election is over … at least for now
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FeaturesLead times: January - March 2015
Lead times continue to increase with eight trades on the rise and no reported decreases. Some packages have increased more than once in the last 12 months
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FeaturesImage of the week: On the road again
We just had to squeeze in another prime-minister-in-a-hard-hat-on-site photo, this time at the Bexhill to Hastings link road in East Sussex taken during election week
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 3
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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CommentHurry up and wait
The Housing Standards Review has confused timings surrounding policies and standards relating to domestic planning, says Dan Jestico. Which could actually delay applications for housing projects
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NewsMiller Homes float 'remains an option'
Miller Homes chief executive Chris Endsor hails “really strong year” for housebuilder in 2014
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NewsGreen Deal and ECO installations sink to lowest level in 20 months
Latest official data shows efficiency measures installed under ECO and Green Deal schemes lowest since June 2013
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NewsWates secures £76m Greenwich Peninsula scheme
Contractor will build £76m apartment blocks for client Knight Dragon
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NewsTfL pre-let kickstarts Lend Lease's Stratford offices
Construction of first office phase at £2.1bn Stratford International Quarter will start this summer
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NewsNew York museum by Renzo Piano opens
Michelle Obama opens gallery’s new home in city’s Meatpacking district
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NewsCrofton wins key role on Jehovah's Witnesses campus
Engineer lands role on scheme that will predominantly be designed and constructed by volunteers
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CommentAdjudication: A red card for the bullies
An adjudicator has to decide disputes without fear or favour, but how can they do this when bullying is so widely considered to be just part of the game?
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FeaturesParliamentary renovations: Houses of cards
The Houses of Parliament are in desperate need of repair. With just 20 years of life left within their crumbling walls, proposals for renovation are being drawn up