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News
New boss for major projects watchdog
A former BP executive has been appointed to head up the government watchdog for major projects
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Comment
Energy-efficient homes: Not just a 'nice to have'
In a nation struggling with its domestic energy bills, it is up to developers to design homes that save the residents money
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Comment
Living Building Challenge: Sustainability for the people
With its human-centric approach, the LBC has the potential to be a ‘next generation’ sustainability metric
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No deal in blacklisting compensation talks
Blacklist Support Group says offer from Construction Workers Compensation Scheme “underwhelming”
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Countryside to merge with luxury homes developer
Parent company Oaktree buys Millgate Developments as part of expansion drive
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Heatherwick slams 'vacuous' Mount Pleasant scheme
Designer describes scheme as “empty, cynical and vacuous” and calls for design to be scrapped
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Features
A case for biodiversity offsetting?
Biodiversity offsetting is the government’s answer to the conundrum of how to speed up development while safeguarding the country’s woodland and other environmental habitats. The idea has come under fire from all sides - but also enjoyed some unexpected support
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Construction recovery 'remains on track'
Latest Markit/CIPS survey records ninth consecutive month of increasing activity with firms enjoying a rise in demand in the new year
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Four win spot on £2bn rail programme
Network Rail has appointed four firms to a £2bn programme to electrify more than two thousand miles of railways over the next seven years
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VolkerFitzpatrick suffers setback in £141m warehouse dispute
Judge bars contractor from using adjudication to recover costs amid wider £141m legal dispute
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Comment
Reasons to be cheerful!
The three reasons we can at last see some light at the end of the tunnel are confidence, confidence and confidence
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News
Competition launched for £200m Maidenhead scheme
Architects sought for a £200m mixed-use development for a prominent site in Maidenhead town centre.
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St Modwen boss hits out at 'land hoarding' claims
Chief executive hits back at politicians who say developers are sitting on large land banks
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Grimshaw wins Irish racecourse job
Architect appointed to design new grandstand and masterplan at Curragh Racecourse
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Comment
My word is my bond. Well, perhaps…
The Doosan vs MABE judgment shows that the law has extended the reasons why one can restrain calls on bonds
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Comment
The power of nothing
It is easy to forget that not buying something at all is often the best way
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Comment
How can we decide where to invest?
Major national decisions such as backing the injection of £43bn into HS2 seem to be made ad hoc
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Comment
New year, new thinking
We need more of the initiative and drive behind proposals such as London’s Garden Bridge
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Comment
Termination: Parting of the ways
A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court is a useful reminder as to how and in what circumstances notices of termination can be given