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FeaturesGet happy: Wellbeing in buildings
There is a strong body of evidence of the tangible ways that building design can improve wellbeing. Now an increasing number of major clients are realising that this is not just good for employees’ health - it’s good for business
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CommentSettlement agreement by email: Raymond Bieber & others vs Teathers Limited (in liquidation)
Did the exchange of emails between the parties’ solicitors amount to a binding settlement? If there was a binding agreement, was this agreement in substance still subject to contract?
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FeaturesSteve Gee: The contender
Not content with being the boss of QS John Rowan, Steve Gee is standing as Liberal Democrat candidate for his local constituency of Epsom and Ewell. Building is joining him on the campaign trail
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CommentHear our voice
The sector’s thoughts on political developments count for little if they’re not being heard by Westminster
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CommentBanging the drum
It can be hard for lobby groups to make their priorities heard over the clamour of mainstream national politics. But the unusual dynamics of May’s general election could give construction its chance
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NewsTottenham wins High Court ruling on new stadium
Premier League club fends off legal challenge to compulsory purchase order
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NewsHSE appoints new construction inspector
Peter Baker switches chemicals and explosives health and safety brief for construction
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NewsLondon concert hall mooted for Barbican road tunnel
Exclusive: City of London search for concert venue site hones in on area between Mooragate, St Paul’s and Farringdon
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NewsConstruction appointments: 20 February 2015
Stanhope, TP Bennett and WSP are among the companies announcing appointments and promotions
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NewsBuilding Awards 2015: And the finalists are…
Congratulations to all of the Building Awards 2015 finalists. Join us in April to find out who the winners are
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NewsAsda reveals £600m store expansion plan
Retail giant again bucks market trend by committing to retail expansion
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NewsPinnacle deal: New owners target construction start this year
Redesigned tower will boast 25% more floor space than original Pinnacle scheme
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FeaturesInside Westminster: The Inner Circle
We consider the role of the chief construction adviser, and identify the key Whitehall construction power brokers
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CommentEstablishing communication
Are communications protocols necessary to support the payment process?
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CommentHansom: Grey matter
Those whose sexual preferences lean towards concrete will be excited by this week’s offerings - the rest of us will have to make do with more cerebral ruminations on the intersection between life, art and fog
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NewsGovernment to bring forward flood defence scheme funds
Exclusive: Major funding package to fill gap in £2.3bn investment programme, after £600m shortfall puts 300,000 homes at risk
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NewsLondon names nine housing procurement zones
GLA names first batch of zones designed to kick start delivery of 29,000 homes
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Rural-urban hybrid
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Sam Jacob, director of architect studio Sam Jacob Studios
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CommentInside Westminster: Filling in the gaps
What will the Labour Party’s approach to construction be in the run up to the election?