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NewsPhoto leads to crane driver sacking
Falcon Crane Hire has dismissed a crane driver for breaching safety rules in the week that a report about the fatal collapse of one of its machines was published
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Skanska UK broke through £1bn barrier last year
Skanska UK broke through the £1bn-turnover barrier in 2007 despite going £41.5m into the red in the first six months of 2008 and parting company with its chief executive.
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NewsHouse doctor: Built-in sunshine
Fuel costs being what they are, housing design must make the most of sunlight to heat houses. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg explains how to arrive at an integrated solution
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Prime location
Readers have been invited on your website to suggest suitable locations for the siting of Jack Pringle’s Skylon.
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Government delays 2016 zero-carbon consultation
Housing minister says long-awaited document will not appear until September ‘at the earliest’
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The World Architecture Festival - 22-24 October
The largest architectural awards programme is open to buildings completed between 1 January 2007 and 20 June 2008
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Chancellor rules out imminent move on stamp duty
Government tries to prevent housing market stalling as buyers hope for tax holiday
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100 years of Structural Engineering - until September
Exhibition celebrating the importance of engineering in creating some of the most iconic buildings of the past 100 year
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NewsUcatt: scheme to tackle worker abuse will not work
Government plans to set up fair employment board to protect immigrant workers ‘lack credibility’
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Durkan profit falls by quarter
Social housing contractor Durkan said it was satisfied with its results in the year to 31 January 2008, although pre-tax profit fell 25% from £4.6m to £3.4m.
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NewsLightweight renders
Alumasc’s silicone lightweight render was applied to about 1,500m² of exterior and interior walls of this art-deco-inspired home in County Durham.
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NewsStriking workers claim migrants took jobs
Construction workers in unofficial walkout at Plymouth power plant site over rumours of Polish replacements
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Problem contracts push Pettifer £7m into the red
Warwickshire contractor Pettifer Construction has sunk £7m into the red for the year ended 30 September 2007 after a number of problem jobs.
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NewsSecondary glazing
Glazing specialist Selectaglaze has enhanced its hinged casement range with the launch of the Series 41.
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Insurance law changes threaten nuclear build
The nuclear industry is in talks with the government to thrash out a solution to insurance problems that threaten to undermine plans to build at least eight new power stations by 2023
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NewsSteel roof tiles
Lightweight steel roof tiles from Decra have been used on two timber-frame modular housing projects for the Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association.
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Confederation aims to reform council clients
The Construction Confederation is seeking a meeting with the Treasury to redefine public sector procurement rules, writes Sarah Richardson.
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Japanese contractor Kajima reports further £5.4m loss
Japanese contractor Kajima posted a pre-tax loss of £5.4m in the year ended 31 December 2007, taking its losses to £124m in three years.
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NewsPhoto leads to crane driver sacking
Falcon Crane Hire has dismissed a crane driver for breaching safety rules in the week that a report about the fatal collapse of one of its machines was published