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NewsHost of major energy schemes in line for state backing
Treasury says 40 projects worth £33bn have prequalified for a UK Guarantee, with over half the eligible schemes energy projects
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CommentWhy China needs 'slow design'
The speed of architecture and construction in the country risks creating identikit cities
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CommentConstruction suffers when it ignores diversity
Construction remains white and male dominated and is missing out on talent elswhere
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Comment'Smart cities'? How about 'collaborative regional intelligence'
The UK could take the lead on regional data systems that work to address the really big issues of resilience that cities face
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FeaturesDanish Maritime Museum: Method in the Madness
Bjarke Ingels Group Architects’ £34m Danish Maritime Museum has been built entirely underground - in a former dock in Elsinore. The challenge was building underneath the water level without Hamlet’s old castle sinking into oblivion
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NewsEDF: No green light for Hinkley until EU approves deal
Final investment decision to go ahead with £16bn nuclear plant depends on deal receiving state aid clearance, which could take a year
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CommentStella Willis vs MRJ Rundell & Associates Ltd and Grovecourt Ltd: Costs management order
This case, before Mister Justice Coulson provided, some useful guidelines for navigating the new cost management rules
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CommentWhy averages are not what they used to be
The meaning we associate with any given statistical formulation tends to stick, but the reality of what that statistic actually describes can change quite dramatically
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CommentBrian Green
Brian Green is an independent analyst, commentator and consultant working in construction, housing and property
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NewsCarillion buys John Laing's FM business
Carillion has acquired infrastructure investment group John Laing’s facilities management business
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NewsArchitects report continuing upswing
Latest RIBA survey finds architects’ confidence in future workloads is continuing to rise across all parts of the UK
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CommentPlanning for stadiums: A sporting chance
Applying to build a sports stadium in an urban area can lead to a number of planning issues. But developers and contractors should point out the benefits it can bring to the community
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NewsLakehouse buys property services firm
Lakehouse has acquired an East Anglia-based property services firm, the third acquisition made by the contractor in the past two years
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NewsConstruction set for four-years of 'rapid growth'
Construction Products Association forecasts growth of 19% across industry through to 2017, with £20bn added to overall UK output
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NewsDeal sealed for £16bn Hinkley nuclear plant
Government and EDF agree deal for new nuclear plant, with more than half the value of project to go to UK firms
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NewsVinci and Balfour Beatty win Crossrail contracts
Network Rail awards two major contracts worth more than £160m
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CommentThe greatest BIM story never told
We need to help our clients understand what BIM can do for them and challenge their preconceptions about its uses
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CommentTackling air pollution at Elephant & Castle
The south London neighbourhood is currently famous for its grim gyratory system, but the future of Elephant Castle is green
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CommentWhy hospital design matters
Evidence is mounting that good hospital design is hugely important to patients and NHS staff alike
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NewsGreen light for Crossrail's Abbey Wood station
Plans include new concourse and step-free access to all platforms