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FeaturesSustainability in China: A great leap forward?
New building codes in development, a fledgling eco rating system and an influx of western expertise - are these signs that China is finally pushing forward with energy efficiency? Building reports on the rise of sustainability amid the world’s most relentless construction boom
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CommentHaving a blast
The star of this safety blunder is quick off the mark when he spots an opportunity
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NewsNuclear plans on hold as Horizon put up for sale
Npower and E.On to sell joint venture Horizon - move throws £10bn nuclear new build plans into doubt
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NewsInterserve set for £150m West Yorkshire police job
Firm to provide ongoing support services for the next 25 years
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CommentNPPF: Reaction to the final document
Now the Coaliton has finally published its National Planning Policy Framework, Building gathers together the sector’s views
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NewsExclusive: Prime minister’s flagship mortgage scheme stalls
Treasury in urgent talks as lenders delay roll-out of government’s £1bn NewBuy scheme
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NewsFears NPPF could see leap in planning appeals
Uncertainty caused by transitional arrangements opens doors to appeals, say industry figures
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NewsConstruction growth for 2011 revised upwards
Construction industry grew 3.1% - not 2.8% - in 2011 but the outlook for 2012 remains bleak
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NewsRICS concludes conflict of interest probe
Institution gives dispute service clean bill of health but makes further claims against former staffer Wajid Khan
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CommentDelivering the infrastructure for long-term growth
Davis Langdon’s head of government and public sector reflects on Budget 2012
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NewsExclusive: Balfour Beatty puts 12,000 jobs at risk
Contractor puts all staff in its construction services division on notice in major restructure
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NewsHeron boss lambasts stamp duty hike
Chief executive Gerald Ronson said bankers and other successful people were a victim of the politics of envy
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NewsFirms shortlisted for first post-Olympics homes
Legacy company names ‘final three’ bidders for housing on park
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NewsCarillion lands £95m in new contracts
Support services giant details Centrica and Gatwick Airport deals
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NewsMinisters boost renewable subsidy budget by £10m
Budget for Renewable Heat Premium Payment increased