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NewsUS construction spending jumps
Spending unexpectedly hits eight-month peak after five consecutive monthly falls
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NewsPlumbers most likely to offer green advice
More than eight in 10 plumbers would offer advice on environmental efficiency, says new survey
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NewsEden project to tap Earth's heat
Cornwall attraction announces plan to bore up to 4km into ground to provide electricity and heating
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NewsFollow that Cabe - how many quangos do we need?
If you've lost count of all the government's myriad design bodies, here's a handy guide
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NewsHomebuyer lending increases
Number of loans also rises as £5bn lending in April soars 56% from November low
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NewsDubai to review 2015 strategic plan
Dubai prime minister admits in wide-ranging web chat that downturn will force a review
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Comment
CIPS construction index bounces back, but what does that mean?
The latest survey by the buyers' body CIPS shows a remarkable bounce back in the broad construction index towards the magic 50 no-change mark.The index has risen from 30.9 in April to 38.1 in May and up to 45.9 in June. This will no doubt be taken as a sign ...
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NewsAllies and Morrison unveil seaside scheme
Architect designs apartment scheme in Felixstowe overlooking the sea
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NewsArup and Bill Clinton join forces to fight climate change
British engineer is to help the former US president’s charity to advise major cities on reducing carbon output
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FeaturesNew Saudi property rules could tempt UK firms
Regulations follow Dubai’s recent changes, which is good news for those entering the market
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NewsYas Island marina
£115,000m² centrepiece of development that will host Formula One was flooded with 150 million gallons of water this weekend
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NewsTop five reader comments: 1 June
The emissions case against apartments, the inadvisability of airtightness, and queries over the smartness of smart meters – and of toddlers
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NewsPassivhaus diaries, part two: Why we chose cavity walls
The Green Building Store is building its Passivhaus home with cavity walls - not the usual choice but one that works at Denby Dale
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NewsVideo: 'Secret' concrete will give flats top eco-rating
A concrete mix using renewable materials has been specified on a Creo scheme under construction at the BRE Innovation Park
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NewsDownsize threat to £30bn tube upgrade
PPP regulator may resort to funding review to resolve dispute between Tube Lines and TfL
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NewsHouse prices level off at last
Hometrack data shows first month of price stability after 20 months of falling values
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NewsInterserve seals deal on Northern Irish schools PPP
Consortium with contractor O'Hare & McGovern reaches financial close on £80m deal to build and operate four schools
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NewsBAA denies T5 foundation problems
Airports operator denies media reports that movement of ground beneath terminal is causing cracks
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NewsPassivhaus diaries: What the Denby Dale home costs
The Green Building Store reveals the costs behind the Passivhaus home it's building in West Yorkshire