More news – Page 2010
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Christie Hospital
Shortlisted for Public Building Project of the Year: Christie Hospital combines cutting-edge healthcare with cutting edge design
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CommentWonders and Blunders
It’s all rubbish as far as Andy King is concerned. But that doesn’t necessarily mean bad. The Isle of Man is leading the way in waste recycling plants, while Stoke’s should be binned
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CommentGrowing pains
It’s Budget week so we have up to the minute analysis of what this year’s Budget means for the construction industry. We also look at the effect the recent events in Japan will have on the nuclear industry and the UK’s new build programme.
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NewsBudget offers mixed results for industry
A reformed planning process, railway funding and more green investment were the positives
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Professional indemnity insurance: don't skimp
Professional indemnity insurance isn’t required by law, so how important can it be? Very – and remember, cutting back in this area can end in tears if things go wrong
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CommentRolf v De Guerin
This illustrates the value of mediation – especially in small cases, where the costs of resolving the dispute can be disproportionate to the amounts at stake
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NewsLand Securities secures £71m for Park House development
Developer Land Securities has secured its profit on the development before it is even built
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NewsRead Building's debate on the 2011 Budget
Read our FREE Budget Q&A featuring industry experts from the UKGBC, HBF, CPA and EC Harris
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NewsRIBA takes action against student low pay
Ruth Reed orders members to adhere to minimum rates of pay
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RIBA Regent Street Windows Project – 9 - 29 May
Window installation project fuses innovations in architecture with retail design
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NewsOFT fines: Galliford Try and five others see fines cut by 75%
Judgment consistent with tribunal findings on Kier and John Sisk
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NewsMPs ask Osborne to explain 'sustainable development'
Committee demands details on Budget statement of ’Presumption in favour of sustainable development’
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NewsRICS attacks Budget on zero carbon U-turn
Body ’disappointed’ standards are watered down despite industry backing for zero carbon homes
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NewsBudget will create construction jobs, says CBI
Business body says measures should help boost construction pipeline and speed up planning
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Angel Building
Continuing our shortlist preview series, a spacious atrium and geometric layout give a slick rejuvenation to a central London office block
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CommentWhat does watering down zero carbon mean for the industry ?
Allowing housebuilders off the hook of having to find green energy to power homes appliances looks like a gift to the industry. But is it?
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News£300m extra funding pledged for infrastructure in Budget
Rail schemes in Manchester and Swindon set to be the biggest beneficiaries
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NewsOBR cuts growth forecasts for next two years
The Office for Budget Responsibility projects the economy will grow by 1.7% in 2011, down from 2.1% estimate
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NewsBudget 'u-turn' on zero carbon homes
Shock Budget decision to exempt home appliances from zero carbon definition
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NewsOsborne unveils package to boost construction
Chancellor announces shake-up of planning, stamp duty changes and extra infrastructure cash