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Open Source Planning: naive, stupid or cynical?
If you think that the economy is posing a problem for house builders, you might want to consider the planning proposals put forward by the Conservatives.“Jaw dropping” was one phrase that an expert on planning matters put to me. “Concerning” was the more sedate and political word chosen by the ...
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NewsTories release planning green paper
Proposals include scrapping centrally-set housing targets and a presumption in favour of sustainable development
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NewsVT Group considers cash payout to shareholders
Analysts says VT could return £230m to shareholders in attempt to beat off Babcock's takeover offer
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NewsWaterman's profit slumps to £0.5m
Chief executive says fall in pre-tax profit compared to this time last year is due to 'downturn in the economy'
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NewsConservatives plan to revise building regs
Pledge in planning green paper to 'simplify' building regulations if Tories are elected
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NewsBusiness community identifies crucial transport projects
British Chamber of Commerce says 13 infrastructure projects across the country must be protected from spending cuts
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NewsHammerson turns attention to France
Developer to invest £430m in two French projects this year but won't look at new UK construction projects until at least 2011
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NewsCleveland Bridge award reduced by £2.4m
Court of Appeal rules payment by steel contractors to main contractor on Wembley stadium Brookfield should be cut by 49%
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NewsVideo interview: Schools minister defends rebuilding programme
Ahead of this week's BSEC conference, Vernon Coaker says BSF is delivering 'value for money'
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NewsLondon to host biggest school construction conference
Two-day BSEC event will feature panel debate on the future of capital spending in education sector
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NewsBuilding Awards nominees revealed
Shortlist for 2010 awards features a selection of industry heavyweights
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NewsBBC Trust spends £3.2m on HQ
Watchdog responsible for ensuring value for money at the corporation rejects office space within Broadcasting House for its 60 staff
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NewsUK scientists plan world's first nuclear fusion power station
Research Councils UK says a fusion power station could be in operation by 2030
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NewsJoin the debate on green school refurbs
Your chance to ask experts about best methods and practice for sustainable school refurbishments in a live online text debate that coincides with BSEC event
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NewsHousing completions are way off target
From 2016 we are supposed to be building 240,000 homes a year, last year we managed a measly 118,000
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NewsConfusion over public spending cuts
Figures for a cut in net investment are causing alarm, but its the gross investment construction needs to worry about
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NewsJoin the Charter 284 campaign and help promote construction investment
Sign up to Building’s Charter 284 manifesto that calls on political parties to protect investment in construction work
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NewsSilvertown Quays collapse set to trigger £60m lawsuit
Developer of axed £1.5bn east London project prepares to sue, as LDA plans Olympic role for site
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DL counts cost of housing regs
Local authorities will be told how to improve the viability of housing schemes following a review of government regulations. The study, undertaken by QS Davis Langdon, will assess its cost to the housebuilding industry
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CommentWhy we need Charter 284
This week Building is launching a campaign to argue for five policy goals that the winner of the general election should implement