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CommentThe makeover manifesto
Open mike — A refurbishment revolution is needed if we stand any chance of cutting carbon 60% by 2050. And it may have just begun in a stable in Watford … Kate Symons explains
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CommentSpanish flair
Madrid’s new Barajas airport takes Gus Alexander by surprise at every turn. Offering a stimulating and innovative space, he discovers that it’s more a feat in Spanish pragmatism than technicality
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NewsA sound investment
By 2020 nearly one in five people will be over 65. Not only do we have a duty to build homes that meet their needs, it makes good business sense too, argues housing minister
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NewsZero-carbon housing kit: RuralZed explained
RuralZed is a zero-carbon housing kit for affordable low to medium-density developments that, its makers say, will meet the Code for Sustainable Homes from level three up to six and beyond. Here’s how it’s done.
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NewsCarillion tipped to win velodrome contract
Carillion has emerged as the frontrunner to build the Olympic velodrome.
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Bowmer & Kirkland’s £8.6m salary tops UK pay league
Derbyshire contractor beats Stewart Milne to offer best remuneration package in 2007
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Kerslake steps in to shake up eco-towns initiative
Boss of housing superagency to vet applications, as consultation on sites faces fresh delay
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CommentCantillon vs Urvasco: Adjudication á la carte
The case of Cantillon vs Urvasco suggests that the parties, the adjudicator and the enforcing court have a great deal of latitude when it comes to presenting arguments and judging them
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NewsRok poised to make major acquisition
Deal with social housing contractor is expected to be completed next week
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T. Clarke profit hits £8m following big contract wins
Contractor says 2008 order book strong as it increases dividends to shareholders
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NewsBAA struggles to get T5 back on track
Passengers are now able to check baggage into the hold but 36 Friday flights are cancelled
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CommentThe eco echo
View from Whitehall: A repeated refrain has been directed at the communities department in recent months: that it fails to deliver on key objectives. Now, it must work hard to make sure that eco-towns strike the right note, says Nick Raynsford
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NewsBoKlok housing: And not an Allen key in sight …
Off-site manufacture Ikea homes have arrived in the UK and, while they may not come in flatpacks, many components are manufactured off site and are as cheap and functional as you’d expect from the Swedish brand.
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NewsFresh turmoil at Metronet as top official departs
Stephen Hall leaves as London Underground faces legal war over £2bn communications upgrade
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NewsDean & Dyball goes while the going’s good
The construction market may be slowing, but it appears there has never been a better time to be a regional contractor, writes Michael Glackin.
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The Pinnacle development: Bad vibes
The office of the London insurer Hiscox is next to the site of the Pinnacle and the latter’s demolition works are causing no end of trouble between them. But can Hiscox make the work stop?
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NewsCraft workers demand 7.5% salary rise
Unions say government craft workers earn £13,972 on average - £7,000 less than counterparts in private sector
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NewsHouse prices fall for fifth month
The UK housing market is experiencing its biggest slowdown since the early 1990s
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NewsJarvis trading improves in second half
Rail contractor says its plant division was benefited from increased activity