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NewsYorkshire firm has high hopes for 'incredible' material
Recycled plastic can pass for steel, cement or wood
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New depths reached in housing market sales
The latest statistics from HM Revenue & Customs show that new record lows have been plumbed by sales in the UK housing market.On a seasonally adjusted basis, sales in September dropped to just 38% of the peak level reached in December 2006.Taking a broad brush view, it would seem that ...
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Is this the worst time to be "more relaxed"?
I am sure I will not be the only one who draws this parallel. But I suspect it is a classic illustration of why credibility matters in both politics and economics.George Bush on the US economy, October 2008: "I have heard that people's attitudes are beginning to change from a ...
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NewsHow the credit crunch is hitting private tenants
The housing slump could see more private tenants lose their homes and unscuplulous landlords move into the market. But our columnist says greater regulation could be an unexpected boon for institutional investors
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NewsRLF Brighton sixth in Dragon Boat Race
Consultant raises £1,848 for Rocking horse and Help a Local Child
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NewsThe 80% carbon reduction target is one we can achieve
The construction industry has a big part to play in helping the government achieve its ambitious environmental target for 2050
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NewsThe Dubai beach-sex couple deserved a jail sentence
It is the most liberal city in the UAE, but expats in Dubai who do not respect Islamic culture can expect harsh treatment
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NewsBoard members for new housing agencies announced
16 board members of Homes and Communities Agency and Tenant Services Authority named
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NewsBarratt to raise £200m in land sell-off
Reports that troubled housebuilder is looking at 4,400ha fire sale
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NewsNumber of firms on 'critical list' soars
Corporate rescue specialist Begbies Traynor says 1055 construction firms suffered critical problems in the last three months
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NewsFall in demand keeps tenders low, says RICS
Tender prices remain level despite rising material costs
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NewsTwo dead in Delhi metro crane collapse
Construction worker and bus driver killed and 11 hurt on Indian rail project
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NewsNewcastle builder killed after fall from height
HSE investigates after man aged 57 dies falling 9m while fitting windows on a loft conversion
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NewsMortgage lending falls 42% since last year
Council of Mortgage Lenders says gross lending declined to £17.7bn in September, the lowest figure since January 2005
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NewsHotel giant Jumeirah unfazed by credit crunch
Dubai-based developer's confidence in global expansion plans is undented
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NewsFoster’s Canary Wharf Crossrail presentation 'misleading', says Cabe
Design review panel praises architectural concept for Isle of Dogs station, but remains unconvinced by plans
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NewsVictoria scheme by John McAslan in for planning
Land Securities submits further application for revamp of Victoria in London
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UK economy already in recession, says analyst
Ernst & Young says British economy is shrinking but downturn will be short-lived
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NewsSouth Africa launches green ratings for buildings
Australian body to help introduce sustainable construction ideas to African nation