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NewsDarling buys time by delaying PFI decision
The chancellor has delayed plans to put PFI assets on the government’s books by a year.
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Public sceptical of 3m homes drive
The government’s housing plans have been put under further scrutiny as two pieces of research show falling public support.
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CommentReinwood vs Brown: So much for common sense
The Law Lords are having a high old time with the Construction Act – first there was Melville Dundas, now it’s Reinwood vs Brown. Both come down in favour of the employer, but will our industry understand why?
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NewsLeeds mixed-use scheme unveiled at Mipim
Yorkshire Forward and ISIS unveil Tower Works as part of the regeneration of Holbeck Urban Village
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NewsNew chair at public sector clients' body
Mavis McDonald takes over from Christopher Kelly at Public Sector Construction Clients' Forum
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NewsRok revels in credit crunch
Garvis Snook, chief executive of Rok, has said the credit crunch has made it “a great time” to buy new businesses.
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NewsHadid gets £150,000 pay rise
Zaha Hadid took home £725,000 from her company last year as it broke through the £10m-turnover barrier.
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NewsGovernment grants eleventh-hour EPC reprieve
Six-month breathing space granted amid concern over shortage of assessors
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HVCA backs single body for mechanical and electrical firms
Support from Heating and Ventilating Contractor Association brings single trade association a step closer
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FeaturesVulture funds spoil the party in Cannes
Predators fly in from Middle East amid talk of market crisis at Mipim
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Ashford gets building boost
New body set up to rescue council’s efforts to build 31,000 homes in and around town by 2031
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Olympic ‘vision thing’
The London Development Agency is looking for a big idea to hold together the regeneration of the Olympic Games following 2012.
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FeaturesHansom — Cannes goods
Russian dolly birds go surreal, Vincent has a liquidity problem and Madelin’s hangover cure
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Carillion’s payments under fire again
Carillion has been named as one of the worst offenders for late payment in the construction industry, with subcontractors having to wait an average of 80 days before receiving their money.
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NewsSales will dive without rate cut, warns Bovis Homes boss
Malcolm Harris issues grim prediction – but City analyst takes more sanguine view
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FeaturesMoney and mortality
How would you feel if you knew you had a one in seven chance of developing terminal lung cancer owing to your work, and the highest court in the land thought you deserved no compensation? Eleanor Goodman spoke to two men who do, and followed their campaign for government action
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CommentWeb watch — Move over Mipim
Online conferences allow you to learn about major issues and chat to fellow professionals from the comfort of your office chair – with no hangover the next day … Phil Clark stays at home