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Strathclyde University: BDP's innovation hub
BDP has won a design competition for a £89m Technology and Innovation Centre at Strathclyde university
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Henry Boot returns to profit
Selling the Ayr Central Shopping Centre for £33.8m wiped out the contractor’s debts
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Covered up
Regarding the article “Spotlight now on OFT to defend five-year investigation” (11 March, building.co.uk) I’m not quite sure how cover pricing could affect the best price for the job. It would require all but one of the bidders to be seeking a cover price, the likelihood of which is very ...
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A pollution solution?
Excel Industries is concerned that the consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the energy efficiency standard for zero-carbon homes makes no apparent reference to a review of Category 6 - pollution
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It's a gas
In regard to your article on the Passivhaus and Decent Homes refurbishments (11 February, page 50) should we expect that only empty properties will be upgraded?
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CommentCrazy heights
When working 20ft above the ground, it’s best to find something sturdy to stand on …
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Kew Herbarium Library Arts and Archive Wing
Shortlisted for Public Building Project of the Year:Kew’s new building is a (successful) experiment in juxtaposition and discretion
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Chiswick House Cafe
Shortlisted for Public Building Project of the Year: This new cafe rises to the challenge of creating a new builiding on this historic site
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Christie Hospital
Shortlisted for Public Building Project of the Year: Christie Hospital combines cutting-edge healthcare with cutting edge design
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CommentGrowing pains
It’s Budget week so we have up to the minute analysis of what this year’s Budget means for the construction industry. We also look at the effect the recent events in Japan will have on the nuclear industry and the UK’s new build programme.
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NewsBudget offers mixed results for industry
A reformed planning process, railway funding and more green investment were the positives
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Professional indemnity insurance: don't skimp
Professional indemnity insurance isn’t required by law, so how important can it be? Very – and remember, cutting back in this area can end in tears if things go wrong
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CommentWonders and Blunders
It’s all rubbish as far as Andy King is concerned. But that doesn’t necessarily mean bad. The Isle of Man is leading the way in waste recycling plants, while Stoke’s should be binned
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CommentRolf v De Guerin
This illustrates the value of mediation – especially in small cases, where the costs of resolving the dispute can be disproportionate to the amounts at stake
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NewsLand Securities secures £71m for Park House development
Developer Land Securities has secured its profit on the development before it is even built
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NewsRead Building's debate on the 2011 Budget
Read our FREE Budget Q&A featuring industry experts from the UKGBC, HBF, CPA and EC Harris
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NewsRIBA takes action against student low pay
Ruth Reed orders members to adhere to minimum rates of pay
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RIBA Regent Street Windows Project – 9 - 29 May
Window installation project fuses innovations in architecture with retail design