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FeaturesSketch of the week: Hackney extension
This week’s sketch is a concept of a two-bed roof extension in Hackney
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CommentLetter: Scottish construction employment
Managing director of the Scottish Building Federation bemoans lack of improvement in number of construction jobs
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FeaturesPrepare to be boarded
With the recession over, rising turnover and damaged valuations have left construction firms in a climate perfect for acquisition deals. Are you in a position to grow your business or is it time to sell up?
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NewsBouygues secures finance for 350-home east London scheme
Phase two of Hallsville Quarter in Canning Town will include a mix of private rented, private sale and shared ownership homes
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CommentOnline poll: Balfour Beatty
Can Balfour Beatty turn itself round within two years? Vote here
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NewsBrandon Lewis pledges fair apprenticeships deal for SMEs
Lewis says new funding system for apprenticeships will not penalise small businesses
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NewsGalliford Try lands £72m of extra-care contracts
Projects include facilities in Birmingham, Greater Manchester and north London
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NewsGPE gives green light to major West End schemes
Developer says it has committed to build an extra 100,000 sq ft of schemes in its pipeline
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NewsParliament gives green light to Horizon reactor
Nuclear developer takes key step towards delivery of new plants in Anglesey and Gloucestershire
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NewsLloyds outsources development work to EC Harris
Consultant will run design and construction work for the banking group
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Speed shift
The recovery rolls on with expectations of tender price increases still firm. But a change of pace in activity is expected to emerge this year. Michael Hubbard and John O’Neill of Aecom report
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CommentBuild well, live well
A building that looks after your wellbeing - your fitness, comfort and stress levels - might sound like science fiction, but there are already awards in place applauding this kind of innovation
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FeaturesBIM: World’s your oyster
The use of BIM is becoming more widespread throughout the globe. So what opportunities does this offer those with BIM skills who want a job abroad?
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NewsLondon deputy mayor calls for more information on rented homes
Richard Blakeway backs principle of providing more performance information on housing to residents
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NewsMace and CH2M Hill for Dubai Trade Centre job
Joint venture between two firms will programme manage £4.9bn development
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NewsTen firms shortlisted for £3bn public sector framework
Big names in the running for £3bn framework designed to spark redevelopment of underused public land
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NewsArup poaches Feilden Clegg Bradley partner
Former FCB managing partner Jo Wright to run architecture division Arup Associates
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NewsCapita buys Constructionline for £35m
Outsourcing giant targets 40% revenue hike for industry database
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NewsTfL starts hunt for development partners
London’s transport authority unveils development push to help generate £3.4bn of non-fare revenue