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Big contractors and SMEs: It’s his pond now
Big contractors are hungry and have moved into waters normally the preserve of SMEs. What’s more, they’ve got no plans to leave, even when the more prestigious projects come back. Clients are delighted, but small firms could see yet more of their work gobbled up
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International costs 2011
Things may be tough in the UK economy and construction industry, but how do we compare to other countries? Paul Moore of EC Harris looks at when recovery can be expected, and where
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Inbox: In harmony
One reader reflects that working collaboratively brings great results. Not that it would necessarily do much to make energy saving in a conservation area cost-effective or help a full-time dad find work
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Developers gear up to exploit planning reform
Lawyers estimate 95% of councils will be vulnerable to speculative applications
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Boosting Baghdad
Architect Broadway Malyan has delivered the concept masterplan for a 17km2 extension to Sadr City in Baghdad. The scheme, worth $10bn (£6.12bn), will be built in the area formerly known as being one of the most dangerous in Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein. The district will house over ...
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New london development in Soho
Eric Parry Architects and Henderson Global Investors have won planning permission for a mixed-use redevelopment in London’s Soho.
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Planning stats residential projects and approvals July 2011
All regions saw a drop in residential projects since last month except Scotland, which increased by 19
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BinLaden Group to build world's tallest tower
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed has struck a £736m deal with the BinLaden Group to build the world’s tallest tower in Jeddah.
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NTU announces Centre for Lean Projects
University establishes a research centre to improve business efficiency in design and construction
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Shift happens – Until 31 August 2011
Shift Happens brings together the work of NLA Award for Architecture winners from the Royal College of Art. The four graduate architects challenge pressing issues in London’s near future. The work critically engages with diverse areas of the city investigating it from social, political and economic perspectives. Craig ...
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Dow to manufacture Olympic Stadium wrap
Chemical giant says hardware of 25m-high installation will be reused after the Games
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RICS sees some positive signs in the private sector, but it's London and South-east driven
There are some positives in the latest survey but don’t get too excited until you read all the figures
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Show RCA 2011: Architecture
Three students from the Royal College of Art graduate show explain their future visions
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Capita Symonds sponsors Bristol Rugby
Property and infrastructure consultant main sponsor for third successive year
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Hendry gives go-ahead to £600m power plant in Essex
New power station will be constructed in Coryton
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British Land costs amount to £159m on Cheesegrater
Developer also reveals it has invested £1.9bn in property during last 18 months
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BAM bags £25m motorway services job
Project involves the construction of a new 4,306m2 amenity building
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GS Solar bags £4m IKEA solar panel deal
Chinese manufacturer will install 39,000 PV panels on the rooftops of 10 UK stores
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Bids invited for £33m office project in Bath
The Keynsham Regeneration Project involves the construction of new council buildings