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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
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NewsGovernment unveils planning shake-up
Local authorities will be given a deadline of one year to guarantee a decision on all planning applications
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Carnegie Pavilion
Shorstlied for Project of the Year, the Carnegie Pavilion encorporates the abstract and futuristic, representing both cricket club and city
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CommentFirst reaction: What the Budget means for construction
The key budget announcements put into context by EC Harris’ head of strategic research & insight
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NewsOFT gets more time on bid rigging appeals
OFT given a month from publication of final appeal judgment
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NewsScott Wilson reopens Bahrain office
Engineer’s move highlights differences in approach by UK consultants to instability in Gulf state
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CommentBudget provides a shot in the arm for housing work, but there’s a sting in the detail
The Budget lifted the rising share prices of quoted builders but falling real earnings will hit everyone
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NewsStamp duty reform to boost private rented housing
Property industry celebrates George Osborne’s unexpected U-turn
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NewsGovernment to cut construction costs by 20%
Standardisation of buildings will drive down procurement costs says Budget Plan for Growth
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NewsConstruction industry giant Sir Frank Lampl dies aged 84
Former Bovis chief executive passed away this morning after a long battle against cancer
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Budget 2011 reaction: Green investment bank
The bank won’t finance the Green Deal, but it will be able to borrow - though not yet
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Budget 2011 reaction: First Buy scheme for first time buyers
Scheme should help thousands get on housing ladder according to HBF and RICS