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NewsLuxury Libeskind: Swiss shopping centre
This Daniel Libeskind-designed shopping centre in Switzerland opened its doors to the public last Wednesday
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NewsSharewatch: Hooligans at the poker table
Christopher Rickard, Taylor Wimpey’s new finance director, has an interesting few weeks ahead of him.
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NewsEast is east
Telford Homes has been granted planning permission to convert a listed Victorian building in east London into a working man’s club and 39 flats.
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House prices to fall 5-10% more, says expert
House prices will fall by another 5-10%, before levelling off, an eminent economist has told a parliamentary committee.
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Report predicts housebuilder takeovers
The housebuilding industry is set for a rash of takeovers as larger builders snap up smaller rivals in a bid to beat the financial turmoil.
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CommentBuilding buys a pint … for Sheppard Robson
Camden is usually a good place to spot celebrities, be it Amy Winehouse or the Mighty Boosh.
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Building intelligence Q2 2008: A mixed picture
The downturn sent most graphs south in the second quarter of the year, but a closer look at the data shows wide variations between regions and sectors, according to Experian Business Strategies
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Raynsford to head emergency government liaison council
Former construction minister Nick Raynsford is to lead an economic council set up by the industry to provide a single point of contact with government during the financial crisis.
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Rising damp
Manchester-born developer Urban Splash made its name building funky flats for trendy Northerners but the current climate hasn’t suited its business model. Muireann Bolger examines how it’s keeping its head above water
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NewsEx-architects turn eco-fashion designers
Cambridge students establish DePLOY sustainable fashion line and boutique
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NewsConstruction output to fall 3% in 2009
Experian issues bleak prediction, with housing activity suffering biggest decline of 14%
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NewsWSP hired on two top Dubai schemes
Consultant wins work on 1km Nakheel Tower and $95bn Jumeira Gardens
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NewsLaw report: Latest international law trends
Last week lawyers gathered in London to discuss the latest in contract forms, dispute resolution and risk mitigation around the globe, and this is what they said...
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NewsBREEAM to launch in the Gulf
BRE has adapted its environmental assessment guidelines for the Middle East
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NewsLow & Bonar flooring sale cuts debt
Materials group says disposal leaves it 'comfortably within' its financing covenants
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NewsSex on Jumeirah Beach pair found guilty
Dubai duo sentenced to three months in jail, but intend to appeal
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NewsBeckett pledges to support housing sector
First speech as housing minister acknowledges scale of problem and seeks ideas from the industry
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New funding to tackle skills shortages
Government pledges £93m for training in selected sectors, including housing and FM
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Landlord fined after boiler poisons tenants
Poor boiler maintenance led to near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning