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NewsFive more tidal lagoons planned by Swansea backer
Tidal Lagoon Power proposes three further lagoons in Wales, one in Somerset and one in Cumbria
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CommentTraditional construction in Vietnam
A brief insight into a very different culture shows a system that doesn’t suffer from the boom and bust cycle, at least not yet …
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NewsDavid Cameron doubles 'starter homes' target to 200,000
Planning incentives designed to boost the supply of homes for first time buyers come into force today
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NewsTributes paid to Geoffrey Cundall
Tributes paid to co-founder of engineering consultant Cundall, Geoffrey Cundall, who died last month
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FeaturesEcobuild seminar highlights: Look who’s talking
Ecobuild’s seminar and conference programmes will feature more than 400 speakers from industry, government and beyond. Here, some of these experts give a sneak preview of their key messages
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CommentAdjudication: Collateral damage
Francis Ho considers a world where parties can adjudicate under collateral warranties and asks what can be done to put the genie back in the bottle
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CommentA spotlight on rights to light
If a building interferes with a neighbour’s right to light, the courts can get the developer to knock it down - but changes are afoot that may redress the balance in the developer’s favour
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NewsMace lands £200m Bracknell regeneration scheme
Contractor confirmed on major scheme in Berkshire town
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NewsRenewable schemes scoop £315m in public funds
Offshore and onshore wind and solar projects win funding
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NewsInflation drives up Laing hospital by £60m
Government unveils extra funding for hospital redevelopment project
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NewsDefeated Shell Centre protester considers appeal
Developer sees off High Court challenge but judge takes planning inspector to task
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NewsThree teams picked for £2.3bn Thames 'super-sewer'
Bam, Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Costain among the winners on Thames Tideway Tunnel
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FeaturesPower in the Union
It seems increasingly possible that the UK will vote to leave the EU in 2017. For many sustainability professionals, this would be a nightmare scenario
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CommentHansom: It's a size thing
News from contracting’s big beasts, an estate agent’s imaginative reworking of geography, Washington is taken down a peg or two (as is a former RIBA president) - plus, it’s true, our readers really are getting younger
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NewsEx building regs minister attacks 'sad' DECs policy
Andrew Stunell MP hits out at Eric Pickles’ decision to consult on reducing DECs usage
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CommentAre greens good for you?
Those promoting sustainability have to get better at putting the case that investing in green construction can boost growth
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NewsTottenham Hotspur shortlists four contractors for stadium
Exclusive: Sir Robert McAlpine, Bouygues, Balfour Beatty and Laing O’Rourke await tender process for £400m scheme
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Kingston Gala
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Stephen Willmore, associate director at Assael Architecture.
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FeaturesImage of the week: Torch building fire
Hundreds evacuated from Torch skyscraper in Dubai after fire broke out across higher storeys