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Bovis Homes posts 50% jump in profit
Bovis Homes has posted bumper results, with revenue up by a third and profit up by nearly 50%
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Let's build communities, not just buildings
When we think about what we build and who we build it for, we should think about the wider wiring of the country and about what makes a community
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Hedgehog ramps and hypocrisy
Flooding in Somerset has a lesson to teach us about our decisions when it comes to living with nature
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Developer unveils Lewis Carroll-inspired London offices
Interior of five storey building themed around Alice in Wonderland
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EU regulation changes will boost BIM
The EU amended OJEU procurement rules last month - this presents opportunities for UK BIM
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It’s not over yet
Paul Sheffield may be leaving Kier in good shape but the contracting sector as a whole is not entirely out of the woods
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Ambassadors in a global market
As the economy recovers, there are calls for visa rules to be relaxed in order to smooth the path of the architect, engineer or QS from outside Europe who wants to work here
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Life returns to the regions
Most contractors now say they are seeing an increase in tendering activity outside of London. This upturn in activity cannot come a moment too soon
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Politicians can't be trusted on Garden Cities
They never take the long-term view needed to create places which stand the test of time
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Decision on £1bn Convoys Wharf delayed
Developer Hutchison Whampoa ‘hopeful’ for March planning verdict after masterplan amended
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North Midland forecasts £6m loss due to problem jobs
Firm said it had been hit by “unfavourable” settlements
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One third of all construction work is now housebuilding
Barbour ABI figures show construction’s reliance on sector
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Plan for first Chinese office scheme outside London
Consortium of Chinese investors have bought a historic Birmingham building and plan to redevelop it new office space
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Low-bidding contractors: Always assume the worst …
Note to developers: if you are aware that a low-bidding contractor has financial issues, it is better for you, and the struggling contractor itself, just to choose another one
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Insolvent companies: Owing pains
An insolvent company that has entered into a voluntary agreement with its creditors may find itself in difficulty when it tries to enforce an adjudication decision, as one recent case shows
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Hansom: Lessons from history
We find a regal way to avoid assassination at industry events, meet a modern-day King Canute, chat about the footie and see some ice sculptures. Plus, are Crossrail workers hearing things that go bump in the night?
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Construction appointments: 21 February 2014
Alinea, Jones Lang LaSalle and Lovell are among the companies making promotions and new appointments
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My digital life … Richard Piggott
The Szerelmey business development manager on Pinterest, a useful app for tube strikes and watching Homeland on his iPad in bed
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Glasgow-based architect to design Cairo city centre scheme
Keppie hired for master plan due to ‘understanding of cultural and social issues in Egypt’
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Number 10 calls in industry experts to tackle flooding risk
Number 10 brings together advisory group of engineers and architects, as built environment professionals write to PM to urge action