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NewsCostain reports record £2.4bn order book
Contractor reveals 'high' tendering activity and predicts results will be in line with expectations
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NewsNicholas Hare scoops top prize at schools awards
Emirates stadium event also honoured Morgan Ashurst, Arup and India for outstanding architecture
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NewsSeville residents halt Zaha Hadid library
Local opposition may force abandonment of architect's Spanish avant-garde building
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NewsGovernment gives big boost to wind power
Restrictions dropped to encourage expansion in offshore wind farm construction
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NewsPart L: a comprehensive guide to the major changes
Exploring the implications of alternations proposed in the government’s consultation on energy use rules
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Comment
A welcome downturn in construction deaths
In Building's health and safety channel this week we have the latest from the Health and Safety Executive, as they release statistics on the number of construction fatalities in the sector for 2008/09.As predicted by Building just weeks ago, the number of fatalities has hit a record low, but everything ...
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NewsThis ain't the school gym
If your workers are that good at shinning up a rope, what's the need for scaffolding?
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NewsAllies & Morrison wins approval for revamped 2012 media centre
Olympic planning committee gives go-ahead after design is reworked in response to Cabe drubbing
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NewsOlympic boss suspended over £100m discrepancy
Money had not been set aside by LDA to compensate for businesses forced to relocate from east London site
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NewsTop five reader comments: 24 June
A trainee QS does the sums in support of free bars; and why the Glasgow Commonwealth Games village is a waste of money
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NewsSite deaths drop 26% to record low
But HSE figures show construction remains among the most dangerous industries
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NewsTalks delayed over striking refinery building workers
Unions to meet employers on Thursday to discuss dispute over sacking of 647 striking workers at Lindsey plant
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NewsInquiry warns UK infrastructure is vulnerable to attack
Engineers highlight 'dangerous weaknesses' that leave critical infrastructure unprotected from terrorism or natural disaster
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NewsContractors invited to prison suppliers' day
National Offender Management Service event will inform firms about prison construction and maintenance
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NewsFormer Deyaar boss relieved of all government roles
Dubai development magnate dropped from remaining official posts after resigning from Deyaar and two other bodies
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NewsArup picked to lead low-carbon car scheme
Consortium wins two-year contract to accelerate development and testing of electrical vehicles in the West Midlands
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Comment
Telford buys contractor... and breathing space
When AIM-listed housebuilder Telford announced yesterday it had paid £6.3m for fit-out contractor Clifford Contracting, the news must have caused a few people to do a double-take at their computer screens.In a City statement, the east London developer talked a lot about loan notes, call option agreements and aggregate considerations.Behind ...
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Comment
Average weekly earnings go up in construction
I took a quick glimpse at the Average Weekly Earnings figures out today to see if there was an obvious sign of downward pressure on those employed in construction.Well comparing the average weekly earnings over the three months to this April with the same period a year ago we get ...
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NewsGlasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games village developer announced
City Legacy consortium beats team led by Charles Price to £245m prize
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NewsTop five reader comments: 23 June
More 'fan mail' for Richard Rogers over the Chelsea Barracks saga, plus enthusiasm for wind farms and teenage fury at the minimum wage