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NewsOFT inquiry: Balfour Beatty one of nine firms linked to compensation payments
Mansell, Balfour Beatty subsidiary, on list of construction firms accused of making compensation payments
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NewsNew software provides complete EPC solutions for Level 3
Integrated Environmental Solutions and Stroma Accreditation launch EPC Assessor
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NewsBuilding green forum brimming with activity a week in
The new construction boards are chock full of wit, comment, advice and debate
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Mortgage crisis drives Persimmon to freeze new starts
Falling sales prompt housebuilder to call for government boost to housing market
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NewsGroundwork on 2012 aquatic site under way
Work is under way to widen the river next to the 2012 aquatic centre
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NewsImages: Zaha Hadid interprets chandelier design
Architect teams with crystal specialist to create a 15m long chandelier that 'engages the space forcefully'
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Heard the one about the carpenter who was allergic to wood?
Former city banker gave up £80k a year only to find out he had an allergy to wood dust
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Flat owners fight Victory Construction over £200,000 defects
Court battle over water damage to block of Westminster flats after two penthouse floors were added
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NewsNerves of steel
Surely these guys know there is an easier, not to say less crazy, way to erect a steel frame building?
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Director leaves Costain board for shareholder UEM
UEM presence on board drops to one but Costain denies the move signals any intention for UEM to exit the company
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BRE conference: Cracking the code
BRE holds a one-day conference on understanding the Code for Sustainable Homes
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NewsDepartment of Health puts staff on alert over cover pricing
NHS chief executive says any suspicions should be reported to its anti-fraud squad
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NewsRemote Iranian village aims for self-sustainability
MIPIM award winning Alamoot's design is based on the proposition that eco-tourism will make a positive contribution to a stagnating local community
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NewsOFT apologises to supermarket Morrisons over pricing allegations
Office of Fair Trading agrees to pay retail giant £100,000 after accusing business of anti-competitive behaviour
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NewsUnpaid builder demolishes customer's porch and conservatory
After two bounced cheques, Sussex builder takes drastic action against council house owner by knocking down his own work
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Mortgage lenders pledge support for first-time buyers
Lenders promise to continue support for shared-equity schemes and review initiatives to protect struggling borrowers
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NewsBramall Lane evacuated after site fire
Fire fighters close down stadium and surrounding roads after gas canister explodes at new hotel project
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Birse Civils scheme wins award for considerate construction
Considerate Constructors Scheme gives best site award to Beswick regeneration carried out in partnership with New East Manchester and English Partnerships
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NewsOFT investigation: The accused
So now we know. The OFT inquiry into bid rigging in construction has found that it may have affected as much as 20% of council contracts over six years. Here Building looks at just how bad the mess is and what the industry can do to clean it up