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NewsLandlords may veto tenants' eco-upgrades
Deal was designed to allow housing associations to keep control of improvements to their stock
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NewsScotland quarry blast smashes into homes
’Controlled’ blast catapults debris through local houses at Dawn Homes site
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NewsLaing O'Rourke's Hong Kong office doubles after rail wins
Contractor bulks up by 100 staff in order to service £360m Express Rail Link jobs
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NewsKeltbray welcomes planning for demolition
Demolition specialist says landmark ruling could help firm
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NewsMace tipped to win TfL cable car project
TfL are in dicussions with a preferred bidder for the £40m contract
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NewsODA offsets Olympic park carbon
After failing to meet renewable enery targets, the ODA has had to pump over £1m into energy efficiency for schools and housing
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NewsWates boss warns of more failures due to underbidding
Paul Drechsler’s comments come as firm posts 12% profit rise and 4% turnover growth
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BuildingTV: The services strategy at the London 2012 velodrome
Velodromes are normally housed in boxy sheds but the 2012 velodrome is a natural wonder thanks to BDSP’s innovative services solution
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FeaturesThe London Bridge viaduct: The missing link
A railway viaduct is being built through the heart of London’s bustling Borough Market and in two weeks its new bridge will be a major landmark. All that remains is to move it to the right place
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FeaturesAndy Von Bradsky: A man of parts
At the heart of Andy Von Bradsky’s business strategy as boss of PRP is a paradox: to survive as an architect, you have to stop just being an architect. It’s time we used all the skills at our disposal, he says
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FeaturesHow to go green: Course for developing green skills
The construction industry lacks the skills it needs to meet the growing demands of energy efficiency targets, the Green Deal and environmentally-savvy clients
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CommentA night to remember
The Building Awards ceremony was all glitz and glamour this year with a swanky casino, anecdotes from football stars, crushed velvet suits and er, a picture of an enormous pile of boxes …
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NewsCapita bags Tribal divisions
Outsourcing firm acquired health and government divisionsfor £15.8m
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Insurance deal offers hope of no retentions to subcontractors
NFRC said the warranty could replace the need for clients to demand retentions on jobs
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NewsAukett hopes to return to profit in Russia after project wins
Firm hopes to overturn 88% turonver loss last year
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NewsFebruary sees first growth in construction output for months
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have been released
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FeaturesThe James Review: Turn over your papers ...
Sebastian James has – after several delays – presented his assessment of school building in this country. Now, the government and construction must look at how to make his recommendations work – and your time starts now
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CommentWhy new build is such old hat
If you want a new building but don’t want to contend with planning permission and delays, consider refurbishment. It’s quick, low risk, cheaper and loads greener
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No more privileges
The Supreme Court has stripped expert witnesses of their immunity from prosecution. But could the fear of being sued make them less likely to admit their mistakes?