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NewsJune sees highest job cuts since January
A fall in new orders and slow output growth have dented confidence in the sector
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CommentForecasters see pain deferred as recessions takes longer to bite in construction
Latest forecast suggests the slide into recession for construction will be more gentle than first thought
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NewsCPA predicts two more years of pain
But output forecast to return to growth in 2013 with offices, energy and housing seeing greatest gains
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NewsNew markets boost Cyril Sweett revenue by 11%
Encouraging results are last to be released under the group’s current name
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FeaturesConsultant growth strategies: Eyes on the prize
If the top UK consultants want to stay at the top they need fast ways to grow, and that’s not easy in a stagnant market. So the hunt is on to find suitable mergers, acquisitions and overseas ventures. Building reports on the latest manoeuvres in the sector
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NewsStainless steel structural glazing
Schüco’s facade system has the strength to support a tall glazing design
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: M&E
Legislative, economic and technological changes are presenting both challenges and opportunities to M&E firms. Erland Rendall of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports
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CommentFailing eco-buildings: how to tackle the gas guzzlers
Post-occupancy evaluations show our buildings are not as green as design predictions – something needs to change
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NewsCanary Wharf dragon slayers defeated in battle of Hackney
Team Wharf miss out in rowing final despite severing head of a dragon in earlier heat
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NewsBennetts completes Mint project
Architect’s Amsterdam hotel is first finished scheme outside of the UK
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NewsKingspan Benchmark unitised cladding system
This wall system can be installed from inside the building
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NewsHalf price bid bags Sisk Scottish road job
John Sisk/Roadbridge JV wins M9 job with tender £20m below budget
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NewsRedrow sells Scottish division for £49m
Housebuilder plans to reinvest cash from sale into London and the South-east
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NewsBowater Projects PV panels and solar shading
These panels reduce energy costs by providing solar shading
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NewsMace and Laing O’Rourke shortlisted for £800m rail job
The JV is one of five teams shortlisted for the upgrade of London Bridge Station
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NewsBalfour Beatty buys California contractor for £58m
Latest acquisition makes firm the third largest construction services provider in US
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MoD reveals shortlist for £500m hard FM job
Four firms in frame for contract covering Scotland and Northern Ireland
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NewsHyder sues Carillion over £250m London rail upgrade
Engineer claims £3.7m for North London Line project after adjudication fails to solve fee dispute
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NewsFate of Rok workers' pension fund hangs in the balance
No decision on collapsed builder’s £90m pension black hole until landmark court case is over
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NewsGovernment to release £85m of funding for academies work
PfS will decide funding allocations this week