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CommentA taxing problem for construction
The government should use targeted VAT cuts to boost the construction sector
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CommentIndustry needs investment, not gimmicks
The coalition should replace a patronising attitude with incentives to build
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CommentRemove energy firms from equation
It doesn’t make sense to rely on energy firms to reduce their profitability
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NewsPlanning stats: New-build sales and completions in April
The South-east and London outstrip the pack, with more than double the projects of other regions
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CommentArchitects Registration Board: Know your place
An architect has been struck off for getting into debt. But is this really ‘professional misconduct’ to anyone other than the Lord Snootys of the profession?
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CommentSSIs: Beware the newts
Sites of special scientific interest can be a major barrier to development - even if you have planning permission. Here’s what to look out for
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FeaturesThe 2013 consultant salary survey
This year’s Building/Hays Construction consultants’ salary survey shows there are at last a few signs of an economic thaw
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FeaturesDerwent London's white collar factory
Derwent London has come up with an office concept that could undercut the rest of the market. But will its basic specifications and industrial design attract prospective occupiers?
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NewsSeventeen councils retain block on office-to-resi conversions
London councils and handful of others exempt as government rolls out planning relaxation
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NewsSweett shareholders reject chairman coup
Former boss Francis Ives fails in bid to regain control of consultant
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NewsMichael Dyke leaves role as Lend Lease boss
Exclusive: EMEA construction MD departs post with immediate effect as 90 jobs are put at risk
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NewsGreen Investment Bank sparks £2.3bn of investment
Energy infrastructure and Green Deal benefit from bank’s investment in first six months.
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NewsEngineering firms back Severn Barrage plan
Mott MacDonald, URS and Bechtel all join forces to work on Severn Barrage
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NewsBarratt sales soar on Help to Buy programme
Housebuilder says sales per site up by almost a fifth
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NewsParsons Brinckerhoff wins £78m US rail job
Balfour Beatty subsidiary awarded extension on existing high-speed rail contract
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NewsMorgan Sindall issues profit warning
Construction giant says margins impacted in construction, infrastructure and affordable housing
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NewsCrest Nicholson blames delay over Part L for hike in costs
Housebuilder attacks government for failing to announce the revisions to energy regulations
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NewsLenbachhaus Museum: Foster in Munich
Restored and redeveloped museum opens its doors at special ceremony attended by architect Lord Foster
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NewsScottish government enlists unions in anti-blacklisting drive
Scottish minister announces Unite, Unison, and the GMB have been asked to work on procurement guidance
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NewsMEPs attack government for ‘incoherent’ approach to DECs
Coalition’s own MEPs lament ‘missed opportunity’ in letter to communities secretary Eric Pickles