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CommentPFI projects: For fools rush in ...
With PFI undergoing a possible resurgence, contractors and consultants should apprise themselves of the risks involved before they sign up
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CommentThe new Construction Act: Get your act together
The new Construction Act is coming, and I’m afraid you’ll have to get used to it - flaws and all
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FeaturesCountry focus: Russia
As host to the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup, and with a strong demand for offices, residential and retail, Russia is experiencing an uplift in construction activity. Tim Robb from EC Harris reports
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Right to renewable energy: Solar eclipse
There is no law guaranteeing a right to energy from renewable sources, meaning that users could have their work undone by a developer plonking a building in their sunlight
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NewsMcCarthy leaves CLG
McCarthy will work across Capita Symonds and Capita Groyp as executive director
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NewsHalcrow’s CH2M Hill deal ‘driven by clients’
Deal marks industry-wide consolidation to satisfy clients, say experts
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CommentEconomic crisis: The battle for Britain
The business secretary reckons we face a crisis that is the economic equivalent of war. Shame then that politicians have all but surrendered our future to the pluck of bankers
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CommentBuilding goes back stage at ... Construction Rocks 2011
The industry’s battle of the bands takes place on 20 October, and Building met some of the stars as they prepared for the big event
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CommentWho's to blame for our lack of zero-carbon homes?
Are housebuilders failing to build to zero-carbon standards - as suggested by minister Andrew Stunell - or is the failure to build due to a flaw in the targets?
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NewsNetwork Rail outlines £10bn investment plan
Plan includes £560m Northern Hub and major station upgrades with £5.6bn of new money
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NewsTop industry names appointed to minister's carbon compliance committee
Paul Morrell and HBF’s John Slaughter among those to examine how targets can be hit
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NewsTop QS qualification in doubt
RICS considers plans to drop APC level three in bid to streamline system
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NewsSisk Group profit up 11% thanks to international work
Ireland’s biggest builder now employs more staff in the UK than at home
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NewsDan Labbad to co-chair Green Construction Board
Government board to drive sustainability will meet for the first time “later in the autumn”
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CommentFirst of autumn forecasts downgrades construction prospects
Message from first autumn forecasts to emerge is to prepare for slower recovery than expected
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CommentOur qualifications must move with the times
RICS director of corporate affairs Gillian Charlesworth explains why RICS is reforming its qualifications
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