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Sacred and profane
Tony Bingham’s surprise at the decision in Acardis vs May Baker missed the point. Far from a clash between ‘high church’ and ‘secular’, it represented a victory for common sense
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Hansom: Making the most of it
It’s been beastly in Eastleigh, but at least architects are finding some novel ways to de-stress. Meanwhile, the PR team at WYG refuses to let a good story be ruined by the horsemeat scandal
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Kier to cull regional offices and jobs in £12m restructure
After interim profit drops 35% chief executive Paul Sheffield says shake-up will create ‘leaner’ business
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My digital life … Andrew McLean
The Scott Brownrigg Interior Design project director on why the iPhone is better (everything), watching the final hour of Ebay bids, and what a great band My Bloody Valentine are
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Consultants appointed on Prupim framework
Exclusive: Ridge, Jones Lang LaSalle, DTZ and Malcolm Hollis appointed by real estate giant to provide building surveying services
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Astudio targets Asia with Hong Kong office
Building’s 2012 Architect of the Year to open business that will target high-end commercial projects
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Jackson Coles appoints new managing partner
Alan Tovey takes over as Richard Jones becomes senior partner
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Recognising the principle of good faith
English law does not recognise the principle of good faith in contracts but now a High Court judge has said it’s about time that it does
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Turkey: Gateway to the East
How can UK firms get a slice of the action in Turkey when the local firms are so good?
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The value of pipelines
The Cabinet Officer minister on why making information available on procurement plans for future projects is important to the government
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The greenest never
If you went to this week’s Ecobuild, you’ll have seen some impressive green credentials among construction firms - shame the government is lagging so far behind, says Isabel McAlllister
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Risks of changing right to light
This quick fix solution to the UK’s housing shortage could leave only a damaging legacy
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Basket case
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”
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Leo Johnson on investing in green construction
Video: Sustainability finance expert Leo Johnson makes the case for businesses to invest in green construction
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Legal brief: Victory for landlords … but at a price
The Supreme Court overturned a Court of Appeal judgment on residential service charges yesterday in the case of Daejan Investments vs Benson
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Robin Nicholson, Cullinan Studio: Why we need DECs
Video: Cullinan Studio’s Robin Nicholson explains why it’s crucial for the government to reinstate its commitment to DECs
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Cutting carbon: The long and winding road
At Ecobuild this week, the Green Construction Board launched a routemap on how the government can meet the 2050 carbon reduction target. Fasten your seat belts …
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Greg Barker promises more Green Deal marketing
Minister says a ‘large chunk’ of the government’s Green Deal budget is yet to be spent