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CommentHansom: All's fair in love and war
This week, architects strike back at the Olympic marketing rules, the Queen’s Speech is yet another repeat, One World Trade Center comes up short and Eros gets a little tlc
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FeaturesLegal challenges to HS2: Destination High Court
High Speed 2 holds out the prospect of a much-needed boost to UK construction. But the legal challenges the project faces means it could hit the buffers before it’s even left the platform. Allister Hayman reports
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NewsBeginning to bounce back
Laing O’Rourke back on top as market seems to grow slightly after two consecutive months in decline
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NewsConstruction appointments: 18 May 2012
Contractors Miller, Balfour Beatty and Mitie announce new appointments
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FeaturesWhole-life carbon: Prestige offices
Using the example of a building in the City of London, Gareth Roberts of Sturgis Carbon Profiling explains how new European standards for whole-life carbon assessment can make big savings
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CommentTony Bingham: Disputes before payment date
Here’s a recent dispute over payment that was deemed to have crystallised even though the payment date had not been reached
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CommentDisputes before payment date
Here’s a recent dispute over payment that was deemed to have crystallised even though the payment date had not been reached
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CommentSite investigations: Don't get stuck on shaky ground
A site purchased for development may already have a geotechnical and environmental report attached. But will it offer the developer enough protection?
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NewsNext round of FIT cuts to be delayed
Slump in installation rate prompts government to rethink cut timetable
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NewsKier highlights 'resilient' construction business
Contractor says it is on course to meet trading expectations for the current financial year
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NewsMinisters plot rescue plan to bridge Green Deal gap
Government looks at extending existing schemes to prevent plunge in insulation installations
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NewsShapps’ self-build push ‘no panacea’ for housing crisis
Industry says answer to housing crisis still lies in mainstream solutions
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NewsHackney moots ‘timber-first’ planning policy
Council may support use of wood, where feasible, as ‘primary construction material’
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NewsMorgan Sindall wins £50m repairs deal
Affordable housing subsidiary Lovell bags 10-year contract
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NewsClugston back in profit as turnover jumps a third
Raft of work in waste-to-energy helps firm turn around its fortunes
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NewsGalliford Try wins £80m bypass contract
Detailed design work will begin on 5km Devon dual carriageway this month
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NewsBalfour Beatty confirms restructure plans
Firm confirms UK construction services to be reshaped around three work streams with around 650 jobs to go
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CommentWhich consultants will thrive?
Simon Rawlinson on the opportunities and challenges facing quantity surveyors and engineers and why the middle man may get squeezed out
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NewsConstruction adviser post to be full time
Government cofirms role will go from three day-a-week to full time position, as search begins for Morrell’s replacement
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NewsLabbad: Lend Lease committed to UK market
European boss given global role in latest upheaval at European arm of Australian property giant