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Masters and apprentices
I read with interest the recent findings by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) that 53% of their members are having problems finding the right skills (July 20, page 11). Last year we provided a grant to support FMB members to train nearly 6,000 apprentices.
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FeaturesYvette Cooper
The government’s effort to get housebuilders to produce more homes has been like a man trying to herd cats by shouting into a megaphone. Now it’s looking for more effective tactics. In her first interview since joining the Cabinet, the housing minister tells Stuart Macdonald what they are.
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CommentHansom Sign ‘o’ the times
The silly season is heralded by Serbian ‘folk-pop-dance’ acts, mix-tape morris dancers and those pocket-sized icons of the 21st century, Prince and Hazel Blears
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Green technology firm finds a warm welcome on stock market
Nviro Cleantech, an investor in green technology and environmental consultant, has listed on the alternative investment market.
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WYG buys transport company Savell Bird & Axon for £18m
Consultant White Young Green (WYG) has acquired privately owned transport consultancy Savell Bird & Axon (SBA) for £18m.
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House prices slow – for now
House prices rose 0.7% last month with the average cost of a home reaching £198,915, according to data from the Halifax.
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NewsMace scores a hat trick at Wellington Place in Leeds
Consultant lands three roles at £500m scheme to create 2.6 million ft2 urban district
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Employment deal
A memorandum of agreement from the Olympic Delivery Authority that commits employers to using direct labour has been ratified by the four construction unions after almost a year of negotiations.
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Metronet ban
London Underground has banned senior managers from offering jobs to Metronet workers.
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Safety forum date
The industry health and safety forum organised by Peter Hain will take place on 17 September.
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Balfour acquisitions
Balfour Beatty has bought cost consultant NAP Partnership, highways engineer Chris Britton Consulting and Carillion’s Swedish rail contracting company for a total cost of £9m.
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OFT prosecutions
The OFT is unlikely to bring prosecutions in the construction cartel investigation until next year, said Brian Malone, who is leading the inquiry.
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Labour shortages
Four out of 10 specialists are unable to bid for work because of labour shortages, according to a report by the National Specialist Contractors Council.
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HBOS backs buyout of social housing firm
HBOS has continued its march into the housing sector by backing the £410m management buyout of social housing maintenance company Apollo.
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NewsStratford City is go
Stratford City has been given the go ahead by the Olympic Delivery Authority and Newham council.
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Rider Levitt Bucknall wins Olympic role
Rider Levitt Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed quantity surveyor by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog).