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NewsPfS launches online search tool for free school sites
Free school initiative was launched at BSEC this week
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NewsCrossrail appoints two new board members
Phil Gaffney and Ian Brown will take up roles on 1 April
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NewsSchool procurement trial saves £4m
Significant savings made on Sebastian James test case in Doncaster
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NewsAward-winning schools architect fires salvo at government
Westminster Academy architect Paul Monaghan says government risks wasting “last six years”
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CommentA fine romance: Cabe and the Design Council
Some may grumble about the match but bringing Cabe and the Design Council together might be the best thing to have happened to design for 60 years
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Civils firms hit by higher costs and lower tender prices
Sector in distress as third quarter survey of workloads shows growth has not yet returned
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NewsArgent to restart £250m King’s Cross scheme
Construction has already started on two office blocks
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NewsLend Lease profit up 17%
Despite falling global revenue, profit has increased and big projects in UK and abroad are doing well
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FeaturesThis is the BBC ...
After nine years, two architects and £1bn, the controversial BBC Broadcasting House refurbishment is winding up. But is it a feat of architectural elegance and practicality, or just another prime-time flop?
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CommentHow can you exit your Libyan contracts?
Guidance on ’force majeure’ and the proper steps to take if you need to exit contracts
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FeaturesOne Hyde Park: Heart's desire
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, known for its left-leaning sympathies, is the architect behind the world’s most expensive apartments: One Hyde Park in London’s Knightsbridge
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CommentBuilding buys a pint ...for Mivan
The Cittie of Yorke in High Holborn was the venue this week, where Mivan’s business development manager Alasdair Donnachie and marketing manager Lee Campbell discussed the hazards of sport and bad behaviour at football matches
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CommentOpen mike: One for all
Each profession in this industry has at least one body to represent it, which just widens the gulfs between us all. What if we set up a collective body instead?
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CommentCommunity spirited
I am constantly surprised by the kindness of strangers. This week builders and designers inspire each other, MPs battle climate change and a kindly planning officer keeps kids out of trouble
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CommentLondon’s the place to be
The London commercial sector is strong, but the regions are still weak
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NewsUK-GBC calls on industry to take carbon lead
Construction industry has to be proactive and not wait for government intervention when it comes to carbon reduction, says sustainability body
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NewsLocal authorities in carbon homes standards dispute
Zero Carbon Hub and Local Government Association battle it out
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Demand for planning applications for change of use soars
Increase in planning applications could signal a market revival
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ISIS funds HPF’s global growth
Hurleypalmerflatt will continue its international growth with £14m ISIS deal
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CommentO is for ownership, P is for performance
Zone out whenever someone uses legal jargon with you? Here’s a handy bluffer’s guide with a look at ownership and performance