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NewsComplaints over public contracts rise by 55%
Competition for public contracts sees rise in disuptes more than double
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NewsBerkeley raises profit expectations
Housebuilder says it will double profit level two years earlier than previously predicted
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NewsCrossrail chair takes non-exec role
Terry Morgan to sit on the board of management consultant Boxwood
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NewsOsborne and Pickles defend planning reforms
Ministers say controversial planning reforms are key to economic recovery
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CommentReading the riot act
If your project suffered a loss as a result of the riots this August you may be able to claim compensation under a JCT contract or even from the police through a 125 year old statute
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CommentDamages: Harrison vs (1) Shepherd Homes (2) National Housebuilding Council (3) NHBC Building Control Services
This case looks at Damages in respect of defective work, loss of amenity, distress and ilegnconvenience
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FeaturesGround Zero: The world's emptiest space
Until the physical gap is filled, the emotional void of 9/11 will continue to haunt the city. Ike Ijeh looks at how designers, architects and builders are working to do justice to the significance of the site. Photography by Keith Kleiner
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CommentAnd upwards
A decade on from the destruction of the World Trade Center, New York is busy rebuilding – and tall buildings have got stronger
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NewsFrames for triple glazed units
Schueco’s window is ideal for highly insulated residential or commercial buildings
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NewsFrameless shower door
Roman has added a bespoke frameless hinged glass shower door to its Sculptures range
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NewsNew RIBA boss wants architects to take lead
Angela Brady calls for architects to be reinstated as project leaders
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NewsGLA considers 600 fast-track home pilot
Pilot scheme aims to identify 12-20 local authority sites in London on which to rapidly build new homes
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NewsWTC Tower 3 architect calls for push on stalled scheme
British architect says developer Silverstein must secure private financing
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NewsGovernment review of procurement to cover construction
Industry welcomes decision to include construction in review of EU procurement rules
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NewsOnly 31 homes reach code level 6
However, 29,205 homes have been completed to level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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NewsAukett rethinks global strategy after losses
Aukett Fitzry Robinson diversifies Russian business and considers scaling down Middle Eastern arm
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NewsWeston abandons 750-home development
Chairman blasts government over funding cuts which left developer shouldering social housing costs
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NewsBouygues UK bags £61.5m Tower Hamlets BSF job
Financial close on third wave of borough’s schools brings total number redeveloped to 14
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NewsCouncilors vote to save Edinburgh tramline
Trams will run through to the city centre after local politicians perform a u-turn