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    Specialist Contractor of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    Construction Client of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by: KawneerBuilding magazine approached the top 40 construction companies in the UK to nominate the construction clients of the year.The Building Awards have become a recognised mark of excellence, one of the main events in the construction industry’s calendar, where the most outstanding achievements in construction will be honoured. ...

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    Chief Exec/Executive Chairman of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by: KPMGKPMG are delighted to sponsor the CEO of the year award at Building’s building awards for the fourth year running. The award is to acknowledge outstanding leadership within the Building and Construction industry, and to highlight best industry practice and experience for the benefit of the industry ...

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    Best of the Best Award

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by: Constructing ExcellenceConstructing Excellence is the only organisation in the UK to encompass every facet of the built environment, from housing, buildings and estates to infrastructure and local government.It is a unique bridge between industry, clients, government and the research community that inspires and unites the industry to deliver ...

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    Paddington Basin scheme sparks court battle

    2008-03-31T16:17:00Z

    Development close to London's Paddington Station has triggered a £500k legal dispute

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    Who put that there?

    2008-03-31T14:29:00Z

    This unusually positioned telephone pole could surprise a few drivers attempting to turn left

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    Tony Douglas denies BAA million-pound payment

    2008-03-31T12:12:00Z

    Sunday Telegraph claims Laing director, formerly Heathrow chief executive, was compensated £1.1m for leaving BAA

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    Developer sued for building flats without planning consent

    2008-03-31T16:29:00Z

    Four homeowners in south London launch fight for compensation against property developer

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    Turnover at Mouchel up almost 50%

    2008-03-31T11:48:00Z

    Engineer's half-year results show soaring turnover following recent series of acquisitions

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    Jean Nouvel wins Pritzker Architecture Prize

    2008-03-31T11:35:00Z

    “Courageous” French architect named as winner of prestigious international award