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FeaturesCarbs are off
As well as helping workers’ health, Taylor Woodrow has uncovered evidence that reducing carbohydrates may improve their safety. Building tucks in its napkin and investigates … and overleaf we launch our Nouvelle Canteen competition to find Britain’s best site food
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CommentHansom The age of chivalry
A world in which property developers still offer their coats to damsels in distress, a knight of the realm remembers how to behave appropriately, and an architectural practice whisks its staff off to Paris
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FeaturesMarket focus Ireland
The first decline in construction output in Ireland for 14 years is sending ripples through the supply chain. But Roger Alexander of Mazars, Ireland says that, for those who respond wisely to the changing market, the rewards are considerable
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FeaturesProcurement: Frameworks
Frameworks are increasingly prevalent in UK construction, but what should clients consider when building long-term relationships? And what should suppliers consider before signing up? Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon reports
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FeaturesInterview: John Callcutt
John Callcutt’s review of the housebuilding industry has been eagerly awaited, not least because everyone is wondering what else there is to say about it. Well, it turns out there’s plenty – just don’t expect any quick-fix solutions.
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FeaturesRepeat prescription: St Helens & Knowsley hospitals PFI
For the £338m St Helens & Knowsley hospitals PFI, Taylor Woodrow upped the dose of replicated factory-made elements to new levels.
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FeaturesCan Michael Whitworth get kids interested in construction?
Olivia Boyd meets the headmaster of the Wren academy, the UK’s first school to specialise in the built environment.
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FeaturesPoker Kings 2007
Fed up with the humdrum world of work? Looking for excitement and the possibility of winning some hard cash? Well, Building’s new poker tournament is rushing to your rescue. Come and take a chance – and it’s all in aid of charity, so you’ll go home with a warm glow ...
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NewsEco galacticos
More than 700 people gathered at the Hilton hotel on London’s Park Lane on Monday night to honour the industry’s green gods and goddesses at the third annual Building Sustainability awards
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CommentBuilding buys a pint … for Barker MCT
“Let’s meet at Nineteen Below in the Crowne Plaza hotel – we did the fit-outs for the place,” Melanie told me.
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RICS plans Asian cost service
The RICS is to begin a cost information service for the Asian market in response to the growing number of UK companies expanding in the far East.
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Workload of small builders rises 20% during summer
The workload of small construction firms rose 20% from July to September despite recent housing slowdowns, according to a survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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NewsSharewatch Barratt sets the alarm bells ringing before Christmas
Housebuilders appear to be looking forward to spring in much the same manner as turkeys view Christmas.
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Construction insurer to roll out improved benefits
Construction pensions and insurance provider B&CE is to overhaul its insurance offering and launch a health package for workers.
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T Clarke picks up
Electrical contractor T Clarke said trading has recovered in the second half of the year after issuing interim results in which turnover for the half decreased 3.7% to £96.5m.
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Waterman upbeat
Engineer Waterman Group said invoicing for the first quarter was up 31% compared with the first quarter of last year.
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Travis Perkins buy
Builders merchant Travis Perkins is to acquire Tile Giant and its subsidiaries for £12m, with a further payment dependent on performance.
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Bullish WYG reports strong start to the financial year
White Young Green has given the City an upbeat assessment of the financial year.
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Key Keynes site snapped up
One of the largest housing sites in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, has been bought by development venture Making Places for 2,500 homes.