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CommentBuilding buys a pint … for the Sandblasters
As with most great adventures, it started with a conversation over a drink in the pub. Or rather over a meal in the Ivy, where Steve happened to mention to his friends that he was good at running long distances.
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NewsPlanning applications: November 2007
The number of projects in South-east is up from last month’s 284, while Clearstorm heads the clients list
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CommentWonders & blunders
A south London bus garage provides a stirring journey’s end while a hideous addition to the Thames riverside just spoils a good walk
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NewsStar surveyors
London wine emporium Vinopolis provided the backdrop to a celebration of the brightest and best at Building’s annual QS Awards lunch last week.
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Shepherd reports 220% profit hike on back of PFI sale
Shepherd Construction has reported a 220% rise in profit for this year after the sale of a PFI equity investment, even though turnover fell 7%.
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Skanska seeks boss
Skanska is looking for a president and chief executive to replace Stuart Graham, who will step down next year. Graham, who said he wants to leave while he is “still on top”, is expected to say on in an advisory role.
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Record performance
Structural steel specialist Severfield-Rowen unveiled a record order book of £405m, up from £300m at the half year stage.
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NewsWill it be a Chinese new year?
Contractor MCC is one of a number of Chinese firms understood to be looking to enter the UK market.
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Three bidders drop velopark
At least three of the six contractors shortlisted to build the £40m Olympic velopark have pulled out of the bidding contest.
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Head of ConstructionSkills to retire after 10 years at top
Peter Lobban, chief executive of ConstructionSkills, is to retire after 10 years with the body.
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NewsHow good’s your grub?
This is your last chance to enter Building’s Nouvelle Canteen competition to find the best site cafe in the industry.
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NewsSweet Valleys High
Plans for a school in Newport, South Wales, were given the go-ahead this week.
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RICS on a mission to improve disaster management service
The RICS is to enter a partnership with construction charity BuildAid to improve its disaster management services.
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Crane collapses in south London
Safety inspectors are investigating a crane collapse which occurred at a south London flat development last Tuesday.
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Wates and Capita to design ‘Titan’ jails
Wates and Capita Architecture are in pole position to design the government’s proposed super-sized prisons.
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NewsIn glass houses
A £900,000 glazing project at the Royal Institution of Great Britain is almost complete.
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NewsThe best views in Salford
Visitors to the two tallest towers in Salford will be able to swim on the roof of one, and look across to the Peak District from the other.
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CommentHow to survive... the Christmas party
The Building office christmas party is tomorrow. We'll let you know on Monday if we took our own advice