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FeaturesRebuilding after Japan's tsunami
Three years on from its devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan is, for the first time, signalling that it needs help rebuilding homes and communities. For UK construction firms willing to dig in, this could mean new opportunities
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NewsGovernment urged to extend £125m Green Deal incentive scheme
British Property Federation warns that landlords have not been able to access Green Deal finance because of clash with Consumer Credit Act
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NewsHSE overhaul could create new role for engineers
Watchdog looks to shift more site safety responsibility to architects and engineers
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CommentJackson Reforms: Spare us the rod
The Jackson reforms address unacceptable practices in some civil courts – none of which occurred in the TCC. So why are the same measures being imposed on construction litigation?
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CommentFarrell Review in numbers
This week Sir Terry Farrell published his review on architecture and the built environment, commissioned by architecture minister Ed Vaizey. We break down the workings, and the outcomes so far, below
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CommentHansom: Awkward situations
Boris prepares to invade France, Sir Michael Lyons suffers from sleep deprivation and wet underwear, Kate Barker blames herself, and the City of Westminster is in the money. Plus, HS2 is watching the detectives
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NewsRichard Rogers unveils flatpack homes project
Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners teams up with London council to develop flat-pack homes for rent
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NewsConstruction workers get 5.5% two-year pay deal
New BATJIC agreement will see rise of 2.5% this year and 3% in 2015
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NewsWillmott Dixon launches early payment scheme
Subcontractors eligible to get paid up to two weeks early for a 2% charge
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NewsFormer Willmott Dixon boss to run Thomas Vale
Craig Tatton to take responsibility for construction business’ day-to-day operations
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NewsCowboy builders cost homeowners £1.9bn a year
TrustMark survey shows one in five homeowners have to get work re-done after employing shoddy tradespeople
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NewsContracts on £16bn Crossrail 2 could be awarded as early as 2019
Transport for London says scheme could be delivered before 2030 deadline
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NewsMott MacDonald wins £325m Hong Kong Disneyland hotel
Engineer lands job on exotic forest-themed 750-room hotel
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NewsFarrell Review at risk of being ‘kicked into the long grass’
Architects slam government for ruling out a formal response to Sir Terry Farrell’s 60 recommendations
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Maggie's cancer centre, Aberdeen
With its streamlined, organic form enhancing its welcoming ethos, the latest Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre in Aberdeen, designed by Snøhetta, is a worthy winner of this year’s Small Project of the Year Building Award
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CommentChoosing subcontractors: My choice but your fault
What happens when the client wants to have its cake and eat it by choosing the subcontractors but making the main contractor wholly responsible for their performance?
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FeaturesPutting the wind up construction
Ofgem’s announcement last week that the six big energy firms face a competition inquiry has spooked the market and alarmed construction firms relying on new energy generation capacity. But are things really as bleak as they seem?
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NewsIndustry pays tribute to Patsy Byrne at Building Awards
Byrne Bros founder wins posthumous lifetime achievement award, plus full list of Building Awards winners