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Empty rates reforms go ahead despite industry warnings
Property industry warns that new commercial developments will be threatened by the tax which comes into force today
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NewsWorld’s tallest tower to have ‘gravity-free’ terrace
Plans to build 5780m Dubai skyscraper so visitors can experience weightlessness
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NewsElephants to work on UK construction sites
Zoos could become sustainable logistic centres as first trained elephant prepares for work on Southwark site
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Building Awards 2008
1st April 20082008 was the 14th annual Building Awards, the biggest construction industry event of the year. The extremely sought after Building Awards are all about rewarding best practice, innovation and excellence.
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Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year
Sponsored by Hays Construction & PropertyHays Construction & Property was pleased to once again sponsor the Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year Award. Highlighting our integral role and continued investment in the industry, this sponsorship recognises and rewards construction professionals for their hard work and commitment.This year celebrating its 50th ...
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Architectural Practice of the Year
Project Management/Construction Management Firm of the Year *NEW FOR 2008* This category was open to all sizes of project management and construction management firm. The judges were looking for evidence of success in 2007.
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Engineering Consultancy of the Year
Sponsored by: MaceThis new category was open to engineering consultancies or firms who offer a variety of services but from an engineering led base. All branches of engineering within the built environment were eligible to enter. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's ...
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Major Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by: Pinsent MasonsThis is aimed at firms with a turnover in excess of £200m. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:ISGKier GroupLeadbitter Mansell *Winner*Sir Robert McAlpine
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Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by: KingspanContractors with a turnover of less than £200m could enter this category. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Entry deadline closedShortlisted entrants:Caledonian Como Group Durkan Group Lakehouse Contracts Shaylor Group Verry Construction *Winner*
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Specialist Contractor of the Year
This category was aimed at specific sub-contractors - not specialist divisions of main contractors that undertake, for example, housing refurbishment work. Standalone firms who specialise in restoration/conservation were welcome to enter. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:Alumet SystemsByrne Bros *Winner*LevoluxPraterSilverdell UKSwift Horsman ...
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Major Housebuilder of the Year
Sponsored by HewdenHewden is the professional contractor’s choice for plant and equipment rental nationwide and is proud to sponsor the Major Housebuilding category at this year’s Building Awards. Via 2,200 rental professionals, Hewden provides equipment rental and contract management services to businesses in virtually every sector of British industry, ...
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Housebuilder of the Year
Sponsored by RedlandHousebuilders that complete less than 2000 homes a year could enter this category. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:Linden Homes *Winner*Midas HomesPentland HomesUrban Splash
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Major Housing Project of the Year
Sponsored by: British GypsumThis award was open to housebuilders, developers or architects who have completed a large development in the UK of at least 100 new units in 2007. (For large phased developments, at least one major phase must have been completed in 2007). To view this year's entry form ...
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Building Magazine Project of the Year
Sponsored by SchucoThis new award went to the construction project, completed between September 2006 and October 2007, that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the built environment. Projects were judged on design, sustainability, innovation and construction performance. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Entry deadline ...
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PFI/PPP Project of the Year
Sponsored by EurocladThe category was open to all types of PFI/PPP project that have been completed (or at least one major phase has been completed) between September 2006 and October 2007. The award was open to contractors or other types of construction firm that helped to deliver the project. Projects ...
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Building Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by: Taylor WoodrowThis category was open to any type of construction business or individual (client/consultant/contractor/housebuilder/materials supplier/merchant) that has been set up between 1 January 1996 and 1 January 2004. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Entry deadline closedShortlisted entrants:Sum OnlineVincent StokesViridian Solar *Winner*
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Integrated Supply Chain of the Year
Sponsored by JewsonThis award was aimed at whole supply chain teams. It could go to a team formed to tackle a major construction project or series of projects, or to a team that has worked together, along the supply chain for a specific product or company. To view this year's ...
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The WRAP Award for Sustainable Construction
Sponsored by: WrapWRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) works to encourage and enable both businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and to recycle more things, more often. One of our key objectives is to work with the construction industry to halve waste to landfill ...
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Manufacturer of the Year
Sponsored by: DHLDHL Exel Supply Chain is the global market leader in the logistics industry With considerable experience in the construction and building products markets, DHL provide a bespoke range of customer-focused solutions from logistics planning and inbound supply chain management, to site logistics and environmental services. DHL is dedicated ...
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Achiever of the Year
Sponsored by:Construction SkillsA specialist panel will judge this category. Entry is open to any person from the industry (craft, site or professional) aged 30 or less on 31 December 2007. Entry forms will be available soon.