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Industry seeks ‘joint voice’ for schools procurement
Industry groups and contractors are in talks to reach a joint position on improving the government’s Building Schools for the Future programme.
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Koolhaas quits Olympic shortlist
Rem Koolhaas’ Office of Metropolitan Architecture has pulled out of the shortlist to masterplan the post-2012 Olympic Park, it has emerged.
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OGC starts payment charter review
The Office of Government Commerce has asked Rider Levett Bucknall to review payment practices so it can monitor the impact of its Fair Payment Charter.
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NewsBirmingham's shard
Barratt Developments is to carry out the £41m regeneration of Shard End Crescent shopping parade in Birmingham into a mixed-use development.
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Falling land values force mayor to rethink 50% housing policy
The mayor of London could backtrack on his policy that 50% of housing redevelopment after the Olympics should be affordable, amid claims of a £1bn “black hole” in land values.
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FeaturesTop 50 contractor websites: Restricted access
Building.co.uk’s survey of the top 50 contractors revealed that many of the biggest names in the industry are failing to make their websites accessible to all users
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NewsHow not to use ladders
Does this man know that ladders work best in the vertical rather than the horizontal position?
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NewsBarratt completions dive 15%
Housebuilder says tough market conditions and lower buy-to-let activity is to blame for 1567 fewer completions in last six months of 2007
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NewsPFI report says public sector is paying too much for repairs
National Audit Office calls for QSs to oversee costs of operating PFI projects after exposing wide variations in charges
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NewsBrown to oversee new regulations panel
The Risk and Regulation Advisory Council will influence development of regulation policies
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NewsTribal trading on track
Confident consultant says it already has 40% of its planned revenue for 2008
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EPC software training sessions launched
Integrated Environmental Solutions to start sessions late this month. Top-up training for CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants will also be offered
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Frank Gehry to design Serpentine Gallery Pavillion
Star architect invited to create his first built structure in England
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NewsCouncil prosecutes developer over holes in Putney Bridge
Property developer to be prosecuted over large holes drilled in Grade II-listed bridge in London
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NewsEco-building disguised as a hedge
Architect and interior design firm's design for a business HQ boasts 100% renewable energy
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NewsConstruction inflation could add £8bn to public infrastructure costs
ICE State of the Nation calls for formation of infrastructure commission to help ensure certainty of future workloads
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NewsGleeson's former contracting arm reveals bullish growth plans
Business now known as GB Building Solutions plans 25% growth this year
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NewsNew Liverpool £10m school to create 'village' feel
Special needs school will feature sustainable feature including solar water heating, passive ventilation and automated windows
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NewsClyde Arc bridge to remain shut for weeks
Nuttall and Halcrow and Glasgow City Council decide to keep bridge closed while broken cable is investigated