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NewsGovernment plans massive expansion of offshore wind
Proposal could see all UK homes powered by wind energy within 13 years
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Death knell for string vests
The traditional undergarment of choice for builders has been consigned to the laundry basket of history
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NewsJowell to make statement on Olympic budget
Morning statement comes as report reveals a 20% chance that costs will rise above £9.3bn budget
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NewsEC Harris wins Best QS award
The annual QS Awards sees multiple wins for EC Harris and Turner & Townsend
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NewsLend Lease in merger talks with Mirvac
The parent of Bovis Lend Lease is in talks with Australian property company Mirvac
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NewsDeciphering the Code: part two
The second part of our Question and Answer session on key aspects of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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CommentHow to survive... Secret Santa
Looking forward to the Christmas party? Well, first you've got to buy that ever so witty, but not offensive, present for your colleague...
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NewsWillmott Dixon poaches council boss
Haringey council boss joins contractor as the principal consultant of Rethinking
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NewsBovis entices back Carillion man to rebuild northern arm
Former Bovis associate director Tony Lenehan to take over troubled division after £40m loss
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CommentWeb watch — ‘Tis the season …
… to grin and bear enforced office jollity, misuse of mistletoe and the ritual of Secret Santa. But don’t despair, Amanda Lopez is here with building4jobs.co.uk’s survival guide to Christmas
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FeaturesThe pool that (nearly) sank its architect
In 1996, one of Britain’s hottest young designers was given a £7m leisure centre project in north-east London. Over the next 11 years, it mutated into a £45m disaster that cost him his London office, his marriage and £250,000 of his own money.
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CommentNot much agreement here …
Rachel Barnes Ian Yule was less than enthusiastic about the revised RIBA agreement for the appointment of an architect, claiming it was biased in favour of the profession. Well, guess what? Architects aren’t happy about it either …
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CommentTalking yourself out of a job
Alright, love, I’ll rebuild your bungalow in 17 weeks for £130k. Agreed. What, you want a kitchen? That’s extra. And where’s my dosh? All of it! Of course I need more time, I can’t work in the rain, can I? I’ve been what? !!£**@!!!*
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Credit crunch drives construction shares to year lows
Barratt worst hit as price slumps more than 50% in three months
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Credit crunch wipes 23% off house sales in October
Number of homes changing hands falls from 661 a day in 2006 to 510 this year
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NewsBovis entices back Carillion man to rebuild northern arm
Former Bovis associate director Tony Lenehan to take over troubled division after £40m loss
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Number of apprenticeships in construction set to double
New taskforce pledges to help 14,000 trainees over the next four years to tackle skills crisis
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NewsProfit rises 11% at defiant Berkeley
Housebuilder says the fundamentals in its main markets in London and the South East remain strong
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NewsCherry family to buy back 50% stake in Countryside
Founding chairman Alan Cherry aims to buy £111m share from HBOS over next five years
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CommentNames can be hurtful
Nicknaming buildings just reduces complex ideas into simplistic soundbites. Having said that, the Vol-au-vent does seem quite appropriate for HOK’s vile Olympic stadium …