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NewsFirms appointed to £600m NHS framework
Aecom, Sweett, Ridge and BDP among the consultants and architects picked for University College London Hospitals’ 10-year development framework
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CommentNegligence: Stephen West and Carol West vs Ian Finlay & Associates
This case shows that construction professionals who include net contribution clause in contracts with consumers should flag up the clause in advance in order to avoid complications
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CommentIt's time for the construction industry to adapt to BIM
The Dark Ages of BIM may be over, but many firms are still behind the times when it comes to implementing the technology
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FeaturesWorkers of the World unite
Bosses of employee-owned companies claim greater engagement and increased profitability. So why isn’t everyone doing it?
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CommentNo pot of gold for construction in the Rainbow Nation
A sluggish economy along with corruption, mismanagement and price fixing means South Africa’s construction industry is struggling
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CommentHealth and safety regulatory changes: A dangerous cocktail
Recent deaths highlight importance of keeping the industry’s safety standards strong
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CommentConstruction 2025: Leading from within
Positive steps are being taken towards the government’s Construction 2025 goals but there is still a huge amount to do if we are to cut carbon, find better processes of working and inspire new talent. Progress on BIM and payments is just the start
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Milton Keynes gallery
Smith and Wallwork provides this week’s doodle – a concept sketch for Milton Keynes gallery
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NewsTelford Homes doubles pre-tax profit
Housebuilder reports bumper performance in trading statement
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CommentAdjudicator jurisdiction: Between a rock and a hard place
A case from January illustrates the potential difficulties of seeking to limit the jurisdiction of an adjudicator and how, consequently, their decision may be wider than expected
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NewsAtkins to partner with Chinese construction giant
Atkins signs deal with massive state-owned Chinese contractor that will see firms working together across the globe
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NewsDesigns for UK's Milan Expo pavilion revealed
UKTI shortlists eight teams in running to design UK base for 2015 event
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NewsSkanska signs £95m One Mitre Square contract
Skanska has confirmed it has been picked to building Helical Bar’s One Mitre Square office scheme in the City of London,
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NewsTaylor Wimpey reports strong start to year
Housebuilder says “positive momentum” in UK housing market continues
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NewsCompetition 'putting pressure on university estates'
New chairman of AUDE Andrew Burgess says universities “have no choice” but to fund developments to stay competitive
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NewsQatar scraps competition for flagship World Cup stadium
Exclusive: Despite year-long process, designs for the 80,000-seat Lusail stadium in Doha ‘didn’t hit the right note’
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NewsAecom lands key role on third phase of Battersea development
Exclusive: Consultant to work with architects Frank Gehry and Foster Partners on 1,300 home project next to power station
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NewsMore than half of construction firms now using BIM
NBS survey finds that number of firms that have used BIM has jumped from 39% to 50% over last year
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NewsWessal Casa-Port: Here’s looking at you, kid
Designs unveiled for a Foster Partners-designed tower cluster in the harbour area of Casablanca
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CommentCan Germany return to the path of green energy?
The country’s response to Fukushima has seen a huge expansion in carbon-heavy energy generation