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NewsSpeedy Hire appoints chief operating officer
Equipment hire firm announces Claudio Veritiero as new chief operating officer and reveals 35.7% rise in turnover
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NewsFlood defences required for potential nuclear sites
British Energy company says flood defences would be required if nuclear powerstations were built on existing sites
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NewsUtility giant launches new PV tariff
Scottish and Southern Energy draws up new 18p per kWh pricing structure for householders to export energy from solar panels to the grid
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NewsAnother twit in the wall
Taken by David Hartridge in Brighton. "There is so much wrong H&S-wise and construction-wise in this picture!"
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FeaturesDiverting waste from landfill
Costain contractor cut waste and CO2 on Morfa to Berwick Link Road
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NewsPFI delays cost taxpayer £67m
Public Accounts Committee calls for drastic improvement in government PFI expertise
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NewsPost Occupation Evaluation for beginners
Here's some handy tips on how to justify, plan and carry out a POE, based on a new guide released by the British Council for Offices
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FeaturesWaste management on Bristol Water
Costain hired for construction, testing and commissioning of the Northern Relief Main
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NewsUK Green Building Council urges mandatory rating for Code
Council says current Code for Sustainable Homes leaves new buyers confused
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NewsTerry Farrell reveals final London aquarium designs
The Biota! Aquarium in Silvertown Quays will be linked to nearby Thames Barrier Park by Arup pedestrian bridge
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NewsThe momentum builds in the US
Our American green columnist Jerry Yudelson reports from his month's Greenbuild event, which had everything from Bill Clinton, proof that sustainable buildings work and a truly international flavour
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NewsAtkins recovers from Metronet losses
Engineer bounces back from June's full-year loss to record interim profit of £42.7m
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NewsCrossrail construction to start in 2010
Transport for London will run services which will commence in 2017
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NewsDarling launches review of business health and safety laws
Department for Business and Enterprise will assess how health and safety system can be revamped for smaller businesses
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NewsHyder Consulting acquires Voigt Ingenieure
Firm expands German business with acquisition of waste water and transportation consultant
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NewsMorgan Sindall anticipates healthy business for 2008
Construction group reports strong growth in affordable housing division
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NewsStepping up to our environmental responsibilities
The UK construction industry is often driven by short-term goals and objectives, with sustainability seen as an added cost rather than a way to save money in the long-term. Dr Graeme Peacock, Market Development Manager for Corus Colors, calls on the sector to consider how the way we build ...
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NewsCorus and Eurobond prove 100% Recyclable credentials
Corus Colors have proved the 100% recyclable nature of their premium pre-finished steel products.
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NewsShotton Railhead – Two years on
Sustainable development has become a permanent by line to any reference to the future of construction and the importance of leaving a positive legacy for generations to come is indisputable. For Corus, sustainable construction is viewed as a balance between the social, economic and environmental requirements of society. However, ...
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NewsEnd of life options for pre-finished steel buildings
When a building envelope comes to the end of its current life there are a number of options available to the building owner, designed to either extend its life further or ensure it is disposed of safely and with minimum impact both economically and environmentally, writes Corus.