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FeaturesThis week in … 1964
In April 1964 Beatles were flying high in the US singles chart and April 1964 we looked at a prefabricated hexagonal house
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FeaturesSketch of the week: M&S Cheshire Oaks
Illustrator John Holder sketched M S Cheshire Oaks, a Simons Group project, at various stages of its development
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NewsSevere weather dampens construction output
Flooding and winter storms at beginning of the year takes toll as output falls 2.8% in February
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NewsWSP wins Network Rail level crossing role
WSP to undertake a feasibility study on options for closing level crossings on the East Coast Mainline
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CommentHansom: Twists and turns
James Corden struts his stuff at the Building Awards, Caroline Murphy veers sharp left for a possible new career, Boris heads up North for a spot of campaigning and cyclists find that charity is the wheel thing
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NewsMace overcomes setbacks to deliver new Corrie studio
Contractor overcomes problems to deliver ‘Britain’s most famous street’
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NewsHS2 launches BIM level 2 survey
HS2 to gauge whether potential suppliers are ready to work at BIM Level 2
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NewsMayor approves Bam’s Lord's stand project
Cricket ground’s £21m stand is the first stage of a £200m redevelopment of the facility
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NewsBuilders’ merchants call for compulsory payment time disclosure
Builders Merchants Federation boss says new industry payment charter is “disappointing”
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NewsUnion urges contractors to take on workers directly
Unite plans campaign to raise awareness about new tax rules aimed at clamping down on ‘bogus’ self-employment and warns disputes likely to spread around country
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NewsBrussels rules cast doubt on future of renewables projects
Industry leaders claim latest changes to state aid guidance are a “leap into the unknown”
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CommentWhy the dropping of EU renewables targets is actually a good thing
Re-focusing European policy on carbon output, as in the UK, is the right way to go
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NewsGehry and Foster reveal plans for Battersea’s third phase
Architects’ designs include 1,300 homes, 350,000ft2 of retail, restaurants and a hotel
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NewsMain contractors shunned in tube upgrade work
London Underground appoints 22 subcontractors and three consultants under new form of procurement which features direct relationships with trade contractors
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FeaturesBuilding Award Winners: Sustainable project of the year
There were several trailblazing projects in this category, but Skanska and Hopkins Architects’ Brent Civic Centre stands out for redefining the humble council office as a beacon of low-energy design
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NewsPrice rises to drive up infrastructure project costs
Data published by the RICS says price rises are expected to outstrip costs over the next five years
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CommentBuyer be wise
The government’s approach to outsourcing is symptomatic of an age-old problem in procurement ± wilfully ignoring long-term value in favour of quick savings. It’s time for clients to become team players
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NewsBam primed for £25m central London scheme
Bam lined up for main contractor role on Great Portland Estate’s St Lawrence House retail and office scheme in central London
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NewsRetail and leisure development hits record high
But latest Savills data shows total commercial development activity slowed slightly in March