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NewsPringle to chair Construction Industry Council
The Construction Industry Council has appointed architect Jack Pringle as its new chairman
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CommentGhana: A modern legal outlook
Oil revenue, high growth and political stability are expected to generate extensive construction opportunities in Ghana. So how does the legal regime work?
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CommentLegal privilege: Walter Lilly & Company Ltd vs 1) Mackay 2) DMW Developments Ltd
Do documents created by a claims consultant fall under the legal advice privilege?
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NewsThames cable car will open in time for Olympics
Contractor Mace wins race to complete transport link in time for the Games
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NewsZaha Hadid among Queen’s birthday honours
London 2012 construction effort recognised with several honours
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NewsKillby & Gayford creditors to be left £34m out of pocket
EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of creditors to be left out of pocket with trade creditors likely to get fraction of £10.2m owed
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CommentWSP-Genivar merger: A new opportunity
Is the acquisition of WSP by Canada’s Genivar the end of another independent UK consultant?
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FeaturesA new editor for Building
Sarah Richardson is appointed the magazine’s 18th editor, while Thomas Lane takes on the role of group technical editor
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FeaturesCostly legal disputes: Everyone's a loser
The amount spent on legal disputes has jumped by a third in the UK over the past year. Why are construction firms still so keen to spend on litigation?
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals
Crest Nicholson and Barratt were May’s top clients, with nearly £1bn of projects
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CommentWay out west
WSP’s decision to submit to the charms of an overseas suitor is not surprising given the chief executive’s belief that the firm needed to grow fast
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NewsTessa Jowell praises 'socially responsible' 2012 Olympics build
“Supportive” work culture and partnership between client and unions provides a blueprint, MP argues
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NewsPFI schools included in first wave of priority schools
First five batches of Priority Schools to come to market to include both PFI and capital grant schools
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CommentHow should green building labelling work?
The success of the newly launched BREEAM for Domestic Refurnishment scheme depends on finding a balance between admin costs and a large enough market
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NewsSweett bags cross-government sustainability role
Consultant wins framework place to advise bodies across government
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NewsVince Cable joins Kier in launching apprenticeship scheme
Business secretary says such schemes vital to develop construction skills
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NewsEuropean construction output forecasts downgraded
Ongoing eurozone crisis has led to a sharp downgrade in forecast construction growth across Europe
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NewsGenivar deal gives green light to WSP growth plans
WSP chief executive says Canada offers better opportunities than ‘languishing’ UK economy
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NewsCole to hold executive role in merged firm
WSP founder clarifies his role in merger with Genivar as being in charge of UK business and chair of overall group