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Contractors optimistic despite being trapped in mire of recession - says CIPS
The buyers' body CIPS remained muted about the prospects for construction despite a slight lift in the construction industry.The main construction index published by CIPS rose to 30.9 for March up from a series low of 27.8 in February. That means that things were not getting as worse as quickly ...
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Nationwide springs pleasant surprise for house sellers and builders
The latest analysis by the Nationwide of house prices suggests that this spring has brought with it an unexpected 0.9% bounce in the price of houses. This will add some more cheer to those currently enjoying the blue skies, sunshine and abundant blossom.With so much to feel good about in ...
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Bechtel named as Crossrail delivery partner
American firm will oversee central, twin-tunneled section of £15.9bn railway and manage design process
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Video: Curve theatre Leicester by Rafael Viñoly
Project director Martin Woodhouse describes how Viñoly's structure turned theatre design upside down
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Margaret Ford to lead Olympic site development after 2012 Games
Appointment of former English Partnership chair is due to be announced before the end of the week
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UK contractors attracted by Cape Verde gold rush
Government of the African nation seeks British interest in massive build programme
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Tate Modern extension wins approval
Cabe praises ‘accomplished’ Herzog & de Meuron design for its architectural qualities and ‘rigorous’ sustainability strategy
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Sir Fred Goodwin tipped for chief construction officer job
Former Royal Bank of Scotland boss called upon to champion concerns of building industry in government circles
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Balfour Beatty scoops £300m worth of major road contracts
Contractor appointed to five-year Highways Agency maintenance and improvement contract and Norwich council early contractor involvement deal
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One Hyde Park tops out
Event to mark completion of luxury development attracts more than 150 guests
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Chancellor defers rise in business rates
Cost will now be spread over three years to ease burden on businesses
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Bovis Lend Lease halts work on central London sites in light of G20 protests
Work on One New Change shopping centre near St Paul’s cathedral and BBC broadcasting house refurbishment stop to ensure safety of staff
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Fiscal stimulus is failing to help industry, says consultant and engineering body
Organisation calls for 'clear direction to get Britain building again'
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Mann Construction directors blame recession for company failure
Civil engineer that went into administration on Monday says decision was triggered entirely by global downturn
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SANAA unveils plans for 'floating' Serpentine pavilion
Japanese architect promise to "expand the park and sky" with Hyde Park installation
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Homeowners turn their backs on using their homes as a bank
I was intrigued by the response from the surveyors' body RICS to the latest Bank of England figures for Housing Equity Withdrawal.The figures show a continuation in the rapid repayment of housing debt, as the graph below shows, and this will have had a major impact on the recent decline ...
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Foster report says colleges crisis was 'avoidable'
Former audit commission chair says problems could have been mitigated if actions were taken earlier and recommends measures to help recover confidence in £2.3bn programme
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Brown shoots are the new green shoots
At a meeting recently I was chastised for being rather too glum, so I have been casting around of late for more colourful topics in these black times for construction.Positives are rather hard to find, but I had an interesting conversation this morning with an industry contact who has been ...
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APC tips: Six-month review
It may seem just moments since the three-month meeting, but in the review coming up candidates will have to prove they are on track. So make sure your papers are in order!
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Price of a new home rises nearly 3%
Fears about decreasing stock levels and rise in buyer interest bring first price increase for nine months