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  • Features

    Dead meat

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    The plunge in land prices, which is much steeper than the nineties slump, has been observed by cash-rich buyers circling high in the sky. Now they’re hoping to swoop when the market hits the bottom. But who are they and when will they strike?

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    Williams leaves HSE to become 2012 safety boss

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Stephen Williams, the chief inspector of construction at the Health and Safety Executive, is to take up a newly created post at the organisation policing safety at the 2012 Olympics.

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    Tyros take on media centre legacy

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    A trio of cutting-edge architects has been appointed to help masterplan the legacy of the £350m 2012 Olympics media centre.

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    Gandy quits Carillion for Bovis Lend Lease

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Paul Gandy, the former construction boss of Multiplex, has joined Bovis Lend Lease’s southern division as operations director.

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    Bigger science

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    This Nottingham Science Park building was officially opened on Wednesday.

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    Appointments

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    This week

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    Sharewatch: housebuilders’ shares lurch south again

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    The collapse of Lehman Brothers, the nationalisation of AIG and the slide in HBOS shares was a cruel blow to the optimists. Just when they thought it was safe to go back to the market, another bucket of blood splatters against the wall.

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    Housebuilders voice concern over HBOS-Lloyds merger deal

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    A merger between HBOS and Lloyds TSB would have far-reaching implications for the British housebuilding industry.

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    Rok cuts 200 contracting jobs

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Rok has cut 200 workers from its contracting business, chief executive Garvis Snook confirmed this week.

  • Comment

    In for nasty weather

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    The financial storm that has been blowing through the banking world for the past year turned into a category-five tornado this week.

  • News

    Billington profit rises 31%

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Structural steel and engineering specialist Billington has posted a 31% rise in pre-tax profit from £1.8m to £2.3m in the six months to 30 June 2008.

  • Features

    Data cabling

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    As comms rooms become more densely populated with hardware and cabling, restricted airflows can result in more cooling requirements, more power consumption and rising costs.

  • News

    ASFP - Association for Specialist Fire Protection

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Members of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) are third-party certificated, competence-assessed and comply with the ASFP Code of Practice.

  • Rockpanel
    News

    Rockpanel Rockclad

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Rockpanel Rockclad is a sustainable and durable panel material that has been specifically developed for use in facade cladding, soffits and fascias.

  • Formica
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    Sculpted by Formica®

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    A Brand New Finish from Formica Limited Brings Texture to Life

  • News

    VersiRail by Latchways

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    The new VersiRail guardrail system, designed to meet safe work at height regulations, has been launched by Latchways plc, the global leader in fall protection systems.

  • News

    The hidden benefits of concealment

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, Perko Powermatic® is the leading controlled jamb mounted door closer in its field.

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    Formica Limited adds Premium New Textures to its ColorCore® by Formica® Range

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Formica Limited is pleased to announce the introduction of premium new textures to its ColorCore® by Formica® range. In addition to the classic Velour texture, ColorCore® is now available in MicroDot and Gloss finishes in a range of selected best selling colours.

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    Specifier 19 September 2008

    2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

  • Peter Head, director, Arup
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    Arup green guru to take up Thames Gateway role

    2008-09-18T18:16:00Z

    Peter Head appointed champion for innovation and entreprise for growth area. Details of Thames Gateway Institute also revealed