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CommentLife after banks: Building without loans
The chances of smaller developers getting loans, even for pre-let projects, are slimmer than ever - but that doesn’t mean they need to stop building, says property investor Eric Jafari
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NewsHome insulation work to collapse under Green Deal
Government predicts 93% fall in loft insulation work, putting carbon targets at risk
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CommentOlympic construction firms: Credit where it's due
Being involved in the Olympics is a great privilege for a small firm – and it’s a great shame that we can’t shout about it
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CommentThe Games are just for starters
Once the Olympics are over, all eyes will be on the Games’ legacy. Olympic Park Legacy Company chief executive Andrew Altman says it will be this that will change the face of London
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Comment
Inbox: Let's see change
This week a reader calls for uniform standards for measuring sustainable development
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NewsMoD puts £5bn worth of construction work on hold
Up to £600m of contracts scheduled for this year among those placed ‘under review’
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CommentHansom: New year's resolutions
What better way to start the year than clearing out unwanted possessions - such as a 45ft yacht? Elsewhere, one boss has a very long road ahead to get fit in 2012, and Nick pops the question to Holly
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CommentMy digital life … Brian Green
This economist is promiscuous when it comes to technology and rates the BBC website highly
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FeaturesThe Olympic legacy: Passing the finish line
Legacy promises were at the heart of London’s bid to host the Olympics. But whereas the construction of the sites has been a triumph, the Games’ legacy still hangs in the balance. Building looks at what’s still to do in a hectic schedule
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CommentMeddling with VAT invoice clauses can sting you
Payment notices are being complicated by lawyers meddling with clauses relating to VAT invoices. This could invalidate the contract and lead to some nasty surprise
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NewsLandmark registry office opens in Blackpool
£2m building by architect dRMM is clad in gold-coloured shingles
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Comment2012 will be a stinker for construction
Forecasters seem unified in their pessimism over future construction output
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NewsBritish firms to travel to Rio in 2016 Olympic trade mission
Mission will cover skills such as construction project management and legacy planning
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NewsFlint slams government for £31m deficit in FIT budget
Shadow minister criticises management of FIT changes and failure to set up advisory board
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NewsBalfour Beatty faces strike ballot next week
Unite to send official notice of strike ballot in electricians’ dispute
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NewsNew Aecom transport boss named
Former MD of Heathrow Express Richard Robinson takes helm in Europe
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NewsCalling on students to enter RIBA scholarship
2012 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship with £6000 grant is now open for entries
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NewsBanner Homes secures £120m loan
Housebuilder says it expects to report 20% turnover rise for 2011
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