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CommentConsidering your clauses
Design obligations, in particular on the standard of skill and care required vs fitness for purpose provision, is a recurring issue
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NewsSmithfield plans rejected by Pickles
Communities secretary accuses City Corporation of ‘deliberate neglect’ over buildings’ condition
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CommentA new lease of life
Care closer to home, the digital age and affordability will drive major changes in healthcare facilities
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NewsGCS video: Vince Cable
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills discusses the industrial strategy and role of the construction industry at the Government Construction Summit 2014
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NewsDBK bags Battersea role
Consultant will provide cost and project management services on scheme’s utility strategy
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Flood management
This year’s extreme weather has highlighted the increasing risk of flooding and the difficulties faced in prioritising investment. EC Harris examines the UK’s approach to flood risk management
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NewsConstruction skills shortages 'imperil recovery', says FMB
Bricklayers and plasterers hardest trades to come by, according to latest FMB state of trade survey
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NewsTaylor Wimpey welcomes Bank of England housing intervention
Housebuilder says Bank’s intervention will “reduce the risk of overheating” as it posts strong trading update
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NewsCapita appoints health sector boss
Capita’s property and infrastructure business has appointed an executive director for health
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CommentA New York story
New York City has taken a tough line with construction firms that are involved in illegal activity. After looking at the case of Structure Tone, you wonder how long it will be before we take similar action here
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NewsGovernment pumps £6bn into local Growth Deals
Investment for local infrastructure and housing unveiled by government
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NewsMace appointed for Old Admiralty refurb
Contractor will work with BDP and Hoare Lea on refurb of historic Department for Education buidling
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NewsRoyal Bam takes £60m hit on problem jobs
Contracting group will embark on cost-cutting drive after hits on problem jobs in the UK and Germany
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NewsAedas UK in 'conscious uncoupling'
Giant architect to split from Hong Kong arm and rebrand as AHR
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NewsReplacement lined up for £700m YORbuild framework
Yorkshire councils begin dialogue with contractors on framework renewal
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CommentThe biggest client of them all
The industry needs to address its structure before the skills gap can be bridged
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CommentRebuilding schools: The sequel
As the government opens bidding for its second wave of the Priority Schools Building Programme, it’s important schools and contractors consider the challenges ahead to make best use of the £2bn of extra funding
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NewsCapita buys 100-strong project manager
Projen is active in the pharmaceutical, oil and gas, manufacturing and bio energy markets