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CommentTimber frames: Warning bells are ringing
The blaze that swept through a Peckham street two weeks ago has left the timber-frame industry in little doubt that, next time, lives may soon be lost. But can the sector do more to ensure there is no next time?
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NewsPre-Budget report points to more money for construction … but a much bigger fall
Brickonomics: Assessing what the chancellor's plans may mean for the industry
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NewsThe Greener Boiler scheme: one small step
The government's incentives for homeowners to cut emissions is a good start – but it's just the start
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NewsDubai market falls further as merger is abandoned
Emirate index dropped 4.49% after Emaar Properties announced it would pull out of merger with Dubai Holding subsidiaries
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NewsUAE developers may have credit rating downgraded
Seven major firms' ratings are put under review after failure of government to guarantee Dubai World debts
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NewsInformation rules may put contractors off Scottish market
Lawyers warn that plans to extend Freedom of Information Act may be seen as a barrier to building firms
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NewsMore powerful photovoltaic system hits UK market
Solyndra system is claimed to produce 20% more electricity than other technology
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NewsLow & Bonar expects second-half profit to rise
Materials group issues optimistic trading statement
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NewsCarillion scoops £450m Bristol hospital scheme
Contractor confirmed as preferred bidder on 800-bed development
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NewsChancellor starts race to general election
Alistair Darling committed to major public sector programmes but the cuts will have to come somewhere...
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NewsPre-Budget report: the key points
Chancellor cuts £340m of regeneration spending and announces boiler scrappage scheme
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NewsWYG seeks shareholder approval for debt deal
Refinancing proposals including debt-for-equity swap should avoid insolvency and save 2,700 jobs
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NewsGovernment launches infrastructure advisory body
Pre-Budget report says Infrastructure UK, chaired by Paul Skinner, will look into funding for high-speed rail and low-carbon energy
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NewsNakheel posts £2.1bn loss
Dubai developer blames loss on delayed construction projects amid reports palm islands projects are sinking
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NewsHouse prices rise for fifth month in a row
Halifax index shows 8.5% increase in price of UK homes since April low point
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NewsAl Futtaim Carillion JV wins £150m Abu Dhabi scheme
Contract adds to Carillion's growing turnover in the region
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NewsCyril Sweett picked as QS for Abu Dhabi's Tameer Towers
Consultant chosen to bring 10 million ft2 flagship project in on budget
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NewsGreen Guru winners announced
Winners of green construction awards named at Sustainability Now online event
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Davis Langdon buys Australian consultancy
Firm sees buy as way into disabled access consultancy