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Chinese worker buried alive saved by hard hat
Man survives thanks to air trapped in his hard hat and slow breathing technique
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Comment
Foresight saga
Analysis by the Construction Skills Network has revealed that there will be little or no construction growth by 2012. Sir Michael Latham explains why getting to grips with forecasting data is essential for future business
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Comment
No fire without smoke
When a fire occurred while an electrician was working at the site, it was easy to jump to the conclusion that he was to blame – but such thinking can easily get us into a muddle
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Croudace enters sale talks with major housebuilders
Lack of interest from third generation of the family running the business prompts move to sell
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Keller’s turnover nears £1bn as it cuts 400 jobs at US arm
Groundwork specialist optimistic despite large-scale redundancies at Houston division
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Laing O’Rourke restructures specialist arm
Laing O’Rourke is closing three out of five divisions of its demolition, piling and concrete frame business as part of a restructuring.
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Prescott admits to Gateway mistakes
Too many agencies involved, says former deputy prime minister
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Laing O’Rourke restructures specialist arm
Contractor closes three out of five divisions of its demolition, piling and concrete frame business
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First BREEAM award for Wales
Pembrokeshire College amongst winners of the first BREEAM Awards for Wales
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Call to extend Heathrow consultation
London Assembley wants government to extend deadline for discussing plans to expand Heathrow airport
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Extreme window cleaning
This chap seems to want to live on the edge or perhaps he hasn't realised he's just a few inches from disaster
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Pedal pushers
On day two of the Cycle2Cannes ride, our intrepid web editor reports on the peleton's progress through Kent
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Features
Richard Steer on Mipim
Two years ago Richard Steer wrote in these pages that Mipim was a waste of time, energy and perfectly good booze. This year, he’s quite looking forward to it, thanks for asking. So, what changed?
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Comment
Playing safe
More than half of the 4,000 major injuries reported by the industry last year were easily preventable. Here’s how to carry out an effective investigation
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Redrow downbeat as 2008 sales slump by third
Redrow will be hit harder by the credit squeeze than its bigger rivals, according to the housebuilder’s chief executive.
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Down in Putney
Will Alsop has unveiled his designs for Putney Place, a mixed-use development opposite East Putney station in south-west London.
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Prescott admits to Gateway mistakes
Too many agencies involved, says former deputy prime minister
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Building Regs to be updated every three years
New system will take some of the uncertainty out of the system
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Funding for Camden fire victims
London Development agency pledges £250,000 for stall holders affected by recent fire
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Housing must provide play space for London youngsters
Guidelines set by the Mayor of London mean new residential developments in the capital must include outdoor areas for children