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CommentLet’s work together
Sir Michael Latham The business and enterprise select committee’s proposal for a chief construction offer has been taken up. Now we need to push for integrated teams
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CommentThe state is back
It is three years since the National Federation of Builders began highlighting the woeful service its members receive from utilities companies.
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NewsHSE will not prosecute over Liverpool crane death
Investigation concludes that there is insufficient evidence to bring action over January 2007 accident
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NewsHousebuilding shares drop dramatically
Despite gains in the market overall, housebuilders' shares this morning saw significant drops of 10-11%
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NewsWomen under-represented in construction, reveals guide
Female employees can make up as little as 10% of total staff and are unlikely to gain equity
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NewsWembley scores at building control awards
Stadium wins Best Commercial Project and is runner-up in two other classes at Local Authority Building Control Awards
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Architect William Bertram in dispute with Martin Dawes over show jumping facility
Prince Charle's favoured architect takes telecoms tycoon to court over alleged breach of contract
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Carillion advances to front after string of military victories
Business barometer: Wates comes second, thanks to schools, shops and housing work
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CommentJurisdiction of the court
The CaseThe defendant invited tenders for building works to convert a hotel back into the family house that it originally was. The claimant’s tender was successful. At the time the claimant commenced work, there was no contract in place. Thereafter, as the works progressed, there were negotiations between the parties ...
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CommentWembley stadium: Grudge match
The Multiplex vs Cleveland Bridge dispute is an example of what happens when a case gets overtaken by blind emotion: both sides lose a lot of money they could have kept
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Construction output could be slashed as result of bank bail out
Economists warn that public spending may be slashed over next three years
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NewsMake homeowners pay for greener homes, says report
UK Green Building Council says homeowners should be forced to improve energy rating before selling
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FeaturesGo for the burn: Bouygues UK’s daily workout
Warming up before work used to mean eating your bacon buttie while it was still hot. But now, in an effort to cut down site injuries, Bouygues UK has stepped things up a gear.
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NewsBuilding's poker kings raise £6000 for charity
Construction's card sharps headed for the casino in our second annual poker tournament
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NewsDoodlebug bomb at Thames Gateway Forum
V1 flying bomb to feature on stand of BACTEC, which has cleared bombs from the regeneration area
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NewsGB Building agrees share deal
MJ Gleeson has increased its stake in GB Building Solutions from 73% to 92% after a debt-for-equity swap.
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Credit crunch advice: Shelter from the storm
In the first of a series on the legal implications of the economic downturn, we run through the options for limiting your exposure to risky projects
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Workers name the industry’s 75 best employers
Survey of 30,000 staff shows which firms offer the most benefits and the best company culture
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Small firms face crunch in 2010
Small contractors will not feel the full force of the downturn for at least a year, after which insolvencies are expected to peak.