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Twintec Ltd vs Volkerfitzpatrick Limited: Jurisdiction
This case, before Mr Justice Edwards-Stuart in the Technology and Construction Court, raises several issues around letters of intent and the appointment of an adjudicator
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Hyder shares plummet on profit warning
Shares down 28% at close of trading after engineer issues profit warning
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Another worker dies in Brazil World Cup stadium construction
Another construction worker has been killed in an accident at a stadium being built for this year’s football World Cup
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Morgan Sindall’s £1bn Slough regeneration underway
Contractor starts work on library and cultural centre, The Curve
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Battle over controversial Smithfield scheme heats up
Second public enquiry into Henderson’s scheme set to open as rival developer Cathedral Group submits 11th hour alternative plan
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This relationship isn't working
In his latest blog exposing the reality of buying a new build home in the UK, David Frise looks at the tangled mess organisations he has to deal with to try and get things done
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Businesses targeted for third of £16bn Crossrail 2 cost
Developers and businesses should contribute a third of projects costs, London First report finds
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First sustained construction growth in five years
Latest CPA trade survey finds construction activity grew in final quarter of 2013, with sector enjoying three consecutive quarters of growth for the first time in five years
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Mexico: Putting the 'M' in MINT
Some see Mexico developing into the world’s fifth largest economy, ahead of the UK, by 2050. What opportunities does Mexico offer for UK construction?
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Power sharing
The upturn in the construction industry should redress the power imbalance in the supply chain
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Planning court will keep us building
Developers and public bodies, who have had to cope with the increasing cost of defending judicial review challenges, will welcome the setting up of a new planning court
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An architectural renaissance is possible
In the second of a three-part series, Ben Derbyshire says why the profession could be about to regain its clout
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Skanska eyes growth after 'weathering storm'
Skanska UK’s profit and revenue remain flat, but firm’s boss says business is now set for a period of growth and expansion
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Populous' stadium set for Olympics opening
Architect’s stadium will host tonight’s opening ceremony
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Swansea's £850m tidal power project seeks planning
Atkins is in collaboration with Costain and others in developing tidal power lagoon
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Croydon's £1bn mega mall clears final planning hurdle
Westfield and Hammerson agree Section 106 deal with Croydon council for £1bn shopping mall
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Simplifying energy efficiency schemes for non domestic buildings
The government’s new Building Energy Efficiency Survey will form the evidence base for policy-making from here on
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Forget what you think you know about energy efficiency
Is it time to focus on consumer education rather than more loft insulation?
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Cold comfort: Mongolia's energy-efficient homes
UK developer submits plans for warm houses in Ulaanbaator