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Sir Robert McAlpine profit slumps by almost a quarter
This was despite the firm landing some significant contract awards
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NewsPhase one of Masdar complete
The $1.4bn first phase of one of the world’s most sustainable cities, Masdar in Abu Dhabi, has been completed.
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NewsGalliford Try: 'Spring selling season is back'
Contractor also sees slight improvement in construction order book
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NewsTender prices 'have passed lowest point'
Yet slight increase in prices in Q4 2010 offset by spike in materials costs
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CommentLondon Plan goes for growth
Suggested changes this week to the Boris Johnson London Plan could spell positive news for housing
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NewsConsultant accused of Jo Yeates' murder admits manslaughter
Buro Happold consultant Vincent Tabak pleads guilty to manslaughter but denies murder and will face a full trial in October
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NewsBallymore submits plans for US embassy area
Terry Farrell’s 15-acre masterplan for area around proposed US embassy goes in for planning
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NewsBIG and Buro win Albanian culture complex
Designs unveiled for 27,000m2 project featuring an unenclosed mosque and public square
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NewsMorgan Sindall order book edges up
Contractor announces that trading is in line with expectataions although fit out work has fallen
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NewsLondon commercial office construction up 137%
Boom in building in the capital in advance of a shortage of office space in 2012-13
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CommentHansom: Business and pleasure
It’s all about friends in high places this week, from royal consorts, to OBEs, to those jammy fellows who win radio quizzes. Throw in an inappropriate meeting in a hot tub to seal the deal …
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CommentThe Defective Premises Act: The hole truth
The lovely new home you just bought is covered by the Defective Premises Act if it’s a new dwelling. But if it’s a massive refurb job, you might find yourself in need of a spade
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FeaturesWho's afraid of Zaha Hadid?
London developers are, says the world-renowned architect. But that’s not going to stop her increasing her presence in the UK and following up her aquatics centre success with tall buildings in the capital. She talks about work, high points and low - and why her clubbing days are over
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CommentSurely some mistake
Both the ONS and Ucatt are coming under fire from industry leaders and members this week
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NewsConstruction growth slows in April
Economists blame slowdowns in the housing and civil engineering sectors
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CommentWhat do the ONS figures really mean?
There’s a lag in the data produced by ONS – and it’s a big headache for researchers and policy makers