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CommentExperimenting on homeowners is wrong
When it comes to introducing low-carbon systems into houses, we have our work cut out to convince the owners that they’re not just guinea pigs for the next wave of technological misadventures, says Imtiaz Farookhi
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Four take lion’s share of London fit-outs
Two architects and two contractors have dominated the capital’s fit-out market over the past three years, according to the latest annual league tables.
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NewsVive la revolution!
These are the first images of a controversial plan to construct a number of skyscrapers across Paris, which was unveiled by the mayor, Bertrand Delanoë, last week.
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News‘It would become the largest graffiti site in Europe’
Government plans David Beckham academy on supercasino site – but next to Man City’s stadium
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CommentCorporate bloat
Some companies’ merger strategies are little more than an attempt to puff themselves up and appease the egotism of senior management. So, if you get the urge, ask yourself whether your purchase is really necessary
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NewsGillette Corner regeneration project approved
Multi million pound conversion project has green light
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NewsMiller attacks Ernst & Young and claims rebels are split
Keith Miller takes his fight to keep company in hands of family to dissident shareholders’ adviser
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CommentWe all have good intentions
If a supplier makes a Horlicks of your building, you may find yourself asking a court for the money to put it right yourself. But will the court believe you’ll really do the work?
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FeaturesA dynasty divided
Keith Miller thinks his row with cousin James over shares in the Miller Group can be sorted out over dinner. However, a history of friction between the two suggests it is more likely to end in a food fight.
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Migrants ‘unaware of safety rights’
Most migrant construction workers in London and the South-east have no knowledge of health and safety rights and obligations as they receive no training in these matters before coming to the UK.
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NewsCabe proposes Gateway 'design pact'
Developers, councils and government bodies are to be asked to sign up to a “design pact” to ensure high standards of design within the Thames Gateway, it was announced last week.Cabe published a consultation on a design pact which would commit developers to adhere to certain design principles on issues ...
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NewsKen promises to help Gateway housebuilders
London mayor pledges to drive forward regeneration plans in the Thames Gateway
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Three contenders emerge for Glasgow Games village
Quintain, Kier Residential or Urban Splash line up for £245m Commonwealth scheme
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NewsInsulation ruling foils government
The government will issue fresh guidance on insulation after a successful judicial review brought by a product supplier.
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Hope for construction GCSE
Whitehall officials look for examination board to take over qualification from Edexcel
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NewsWhen in Romania …
UK practice YRM Architects is opening an eastern Europe office in Bucharest this week.
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CommentWhat’s worse …
… working at a nuclear bomb factory or for Metronet? Being mistaken for Harry Potter or likened to Robert Mugabe? Being stuck on a boat during the England game or finding a means of watching it?
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FeaturesTwo up, two down, plus one
PCKO has come up with a novel solution to the cramped, dingy terraced house – add an atrium
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Assessment of prolonged cruelty
To become a chartered surveyor you must undertake an assault course than can take years to complete. Success depends on guts, fighting instinct and the tough love of a good employer. In Building’s first APC survey, Katie Puckett finds out what help the top firms offer their raw recruits