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CommentBuild more student accommodation, free up homes for families – good idea
This move would not solve the housing crisis, but it would have a big impact in some towns and cities
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CommentHow we can use Global Construction 2025 to reinvigorate the industry
The expansion of global construction is an opportunity for the UK to establish itself as a place of expertise
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NewsDaniel collapse leaves trade firms chasing £16m
Contractual disputes, late payment and retentions led to firm’s demise
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CommentMy working day: Rob Charlton, _space group
The chief executive of _space group gives an insight into his varied role and reveals his biggest phobia about business travel
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NewsKier bags £100m shipyard revamp
Kier has been chosen as the development partner for the £100m regeneration of the former Swan Hunter shipyard in North Tyneside
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NewsBrick factory to reopen after housing market spike
Brickmaker Hanson to reopen a mothballed brick factory to meet the growing demand from housebuilders.
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NewsLibeskind to design Durham physics building
Durham University has picked renowned international architect Daniel Libeskind design a new building for its physics researchers
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NewsBoris: bulldoze Heathrow for 100,000 homes
Mayor of London says there are three ‘optimal locations’ for a new hub airport to replace Heathrow
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NewsReading uni approves £50m science park
Scheme, masterplanned by Scott Brownrigg, to be built next to M4 motorway
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CommentAmendments to the Civil Procedure Rules: Venulum Property Investments Ltd vs Space Architecture Ltd & others
This judgement shows how amendments that came into effect from 1 April have allowed courts to adopt a less forgiving approach to delay and non-compliance with directions
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CommentLegal brief: A structured approach to re-structuring
Make sure you check the following points if you work with a consultant that has gone through a restructure
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NewsKeller completes deal for Canadian piling firm
Keller has completed the acquisition of a Canadian foundations firm in a deal worth over £200m
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NewsInterserve buys Middle East oil specialist
Interserve has bought a Middle East gas and oil specialist in a bid to further expand its presence in the region
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NewsEC Harris partner jumps ship to health client
Consultant’s former head of PPP joins Barts Health NHS Trust as director
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NewsMPs demand laws to end late payments
Inquiry recommends legislation to introduce a code of conduct in construction
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CommentWho are your Construction Heroes?
Tell us who the unsung heroes of construction are that deserve recognition
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CommentNot yet match fit
UK building firms have some work to do before becoming the strongest international competitors
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NewsSigns of improvement in construction output
Construction output falls 4.8% year-on-year, but is running 2.2% higher quarter-on-quarter with housing sector diving improvement
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NewsMan City plots stadium expansion
Manchester City football club has announced plans to increase the capacity of the Etihad Stadium as much as 12,500 seats.
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CommentWitness statements: Beautiful phonies
Handcrafted witness statements represent clever pieces of advocacy - but this is not the function that they are supposed to serve. Facts are required, not opinions