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Construction faces a worse recession than in the 1990s, says forecast
My good friend Martin Hewes passed me a copy of the latest forecast from Hewes & Associates. It's not good news, I'm afraid. His last forecast was pretty bleak, this is bleaker still.The headline figure of note is the 11.3% drop in new work next year. With a slightly more ...
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Down again and more house price falls to follow
Another month, another fall in the Halifax house price index.And we can expect that to continue for some while yet, despite the cash transfusion pumped into the financial system and the monetary defibrillation provided by a concert of central banks cutting interest rates.The patient is ill and recovery will take ...
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Oakdene Homes in High Court drama with ITV
Housebuilder receives £2.5m writ following row over planning permission to convert former TV studios
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APC Trainer on... Project financial control and reporting competence T067
This competency covers ‘the effective cost control of construction projects during the construction phase'.
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NewsIn pictures: Peabody Trust celebrates Africa
Pictures from the London housing association's day of African culture
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NewsCentral banks cut interest rates 0.5%
Bank of England joins five other central banks in coordinated move, bringing UK rate down to 4.5%
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NewsWhat does the housing sector think of Margaret Beckett?
Leaders in housing and regenration give their thoughts on the new housing minster and the issues that should be at the top of her in-tray
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NewsLaing O'Rourke to double Middle East division
Chief operating officer Tony Douglas announces plan to recruit up to 4,500 staff next year
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How green is Dubai's Jumeira Gardens?
Meraas is proud of its scheme's green credentials, but how sustainable can development in a hostile desert climate ever really be?
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Tom Cruise: the man in Atlantis?
The Atlantis hotel in Dubai is teaming with marine life and one of Hollywood's biggest fish may be spending new year there
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NewsDubai developer builds women-only office tower
Hydra's 20-storey Eve's Tower in Business Bay will allow male workers but only female tenants and owners
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NewsIan Pearson confirmed as new construction minister
Government confirms Vadera's replacement by former minister in foreign office, environment and skills department
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NewsSears tower set for £85m green makeover
Chicago landmark skyscraper plans to install wind turbines and PV to reduce energy use by 10%. Plus video interview with scheme architect
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NewsQuintain may sell 50% of Wembley City to Arab investors
Deputy chief executive Nick Shattock says developer is seeking a strategic partner in Bahrain or Dubai for Wembley regeneration
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NewsNew Olympic village legacy designs released
ODA reveals latest look for 2012 village and images of work on site, despite ongoing funding issues
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NewsCarillion JVs secure £205m of Middle East work
Contractor's share of revenues on new contracts in Dubai and Oman will be £113m
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NewsUK to part-nationalise biggest banks
Announcement expected this morning on £50bn rescue deal to avert banking sector collapse
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NewsUAE real estate shares hit by banking crisis
Shares in five largest real estate firms fall more than 6% on average
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Cyril Sweett releases half-year trading results
AIM-listed consultant says commercial and retail sectors have 'softened' but public sector and international work remain strong
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NewsRobot suits could aid construction workers
Japanese contractor invests in robot suit firm with a view to future use on building sites