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NewsJaguar Land Rover to build £400m engine plant
Project could create up to 2,000 jobs for the Midlands
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NewsDL's Scottish office moves to AECOM'S Edinburgh HQ
Relocation follows the consultants’ merger last autumn
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NewsAngry sparks target MediaCity
Workers protesting over pay will also organise demos at Crossrail and Newcastle University
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CommentSuppliers won't invest in Green Deal without consumer demand
Only 31% of UK manufacturers have products suited to the Green Deal according to a Chartered Institute of Marketing report
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CommentSerendipity, timber statistics and the search for a better understanding of construction output
The forecast for imported softwood will be influenced by construction prospects - and the data suggests a more dramatic picture than official figures suggest
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NewsBuilding launches BIM conference in London
The BIM Show Live will feature key technology speakers and real-life examples of Building Information Modelling
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CommentNegligence and complex structures: Broster & Ors v Galliard Docklands Ltd & Anor
This case highlights the fact that structures need to be considered as a whole when establishing a duty of care
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NewsBusiness leaders call for reform to 'creaking planning system'
Company bosses sign letter to The Times backing government planning reform
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NewsGovernment U-turn on green energy policy
Chancellor understood to have blocked plans to roll out display energy certificates to private sector
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NewsGreen Deal is not properly incentivised, say top bosses
Two-thirds of chief executives surveyed claim government is not doing enough to promote scheme
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NewsBillington admits underbidding as it posts loss
‘Suicide bidding’ is becoming widespread throught the industry
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NewsClegg: Infrastructure tops list
Clegg pledges coalition’s commitment to infrastructure investment
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CommentPart 36 offers: It's all in the timing
Part 36 offers are made by a party as a way of settling a dispute. But if you’re planning to use one, be aware that they are not time-limited and apply until they are withdrawn
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FeaturesDavid Lawther: The long haul
The young-at-heart chairman of ISG says the spectre of retirement is a long way off yet - first he needs to grow the firm, starting with increasing overseas revenue to 50% of the business. Emily Wright probes David Lawther on his plan for the future
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CommentEstimates and quotation: Rough justice
Is a judge qualified to price up a building job? Don’t quote me on this, but he might have a pretty good go
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FeaturesThe 2011 contractors' salary guide
Frozen salaries have got many looking to change jobs, according to this year’s contractor salary survey compiled by Hays Construction. So what’s the outlook for those who have forgotten what a pay rise is? Building peers into the distance for a glimmer of hope
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FeaturesFreeze frame: the BFI's Master Film Store
The Master Film Store, the world’s largest nitrate storage facility, will hold 450,000 canisters of film heritage. But as a nitrate fire is almost impossible to extinguish, the building had to incorporate some rather extraordinary design features. Ike Ijeh swaps his popcorn for sub-zero temperatures
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Construction appointments: 16 September 2011
Miller, Seddon , Apollo, N G Bailey, Lakesmere and Mount Anvil have all made appoinments this week