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CommentThe fall guys: Richard Steer on the challenges ahead
So we tumbled off the cliff. But, to look on the bright side, we survived. The task now is to identify what challenges we are likely to face on the long climb back up
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NewsApollo and Durkan lead fightback against fines
Contractors intend to take ruling to Competition Appeal Tribunal, as others consider their options
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NewsCrossrail chairman looks to cut costs
Terry Morgan admits savings are necessary to mollify critics and warns of 'horrific' consequences of delays
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NewsWaitrose plans to double number of stores
Supermarket looks to open up to 300 convenience stores as its food range is introduced into Boots stores
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NewsUS firm unveils low-energy brick
Calstar Products' bricks use up to 90% less energy to make and generate 85% less carbon dioxide
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NewsHousing associations forced to employ apprentices
Housing minister announces plan to provide work for local labour and trainees on government-funded schemes
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NewsOFT: councils can sue guilty contractors
Watchdog says legal action and blacklisting would be 'understandable'
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NewsKerslake: 'HCA plays role in every housing scheme'
Chief executive reveals agency will directly fund half homes built in March 2011
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NewsProcure 21+ swamped by applications
NHS framework forced to extend tender period after ‘very healthy response’ from industry
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NewsCIOB publishes book on Chinese construction
Institute profiles own president in celebration of personalities behind building boom
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Industry backs Mandelson's green industries review
Keith Clarke will chair government study of the business potential of low-carbon construction
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Nuclear giants vie for £3.6bn clean-up
Bidders for nuclear work are gearing up to fight for a multibillion pound contract to manage the clean-up of the Dounreay site on the northern coast of Scotland
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NewsBalfour and Parsons in talks for 'at least three years'
The two chief executives reveal how the £380m deal was done, and what it means for both firms
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Trainees to miss out on 2012 work after LSC funding delays
Apprentices in plastering and dry-lining will no longer be able to qualify in time to work on the 2012 site, thanks to delays in Learning and Skills Council funding for an Olympic training centre
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NewsWithout the aid of a net
Our thanks to John Tarling for this one, taken from his office window in Southampton. Who needs safety equipment when you have the courage of a lion and the wisdom of a sardine?
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CommentHansom: How predictable
We have an informative and educational selection of items this week, from stripped pine in the Gulf to Libyan seafood … although I expect you’ll go straight to the one about bear wrestling with Sarah Beeny
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CommentWasted opportunity
As I read your piece about the plight of graduates seeking employment (11 September, page 34), it reminded me of my own horror story during the last recession, when it took me more than 200 job applications and two interviews before I secured the job I wanted
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Wasted talent
I have just read and re-read the article in this week’s Building magazine outlining the bleak situation that graduates are finding themselves in. It has left me feeling numb and disheartened by the current job market
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Wasted training
As a student involved in the construction industry your article certainly struck a chord