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NewsThe TUC, the Licensing Act, and the Business Secretary's clanger
In the wake of John Hutton's embarrassing conference gaff at last week's TUC conference, Dan Stewart looks at how the script should have read
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NewsNorthern Rock crisis sparks housebuilder share plunge
Consumer panic wipes £850m from market value, housing prices to drop
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NewsAt least first aid is just next door
Have the BBC decided to remake 'The Plank' and not told us?
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NewsRok acquire Aquilo building claims business for £2.1m
Aquilo Inspection and Reinstatement Services will be integrated into Rok's maintenance operations
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Paper round: Costain in £60m rights issue
Also in the weekend papers: high-risk borrowers overlooked by lenders, and the late Tony Wilson's development legacy
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CRH in talks to acquire up to £2.2bn of Cemex assets
Irish materials giant looking to further expand their current consolidation trend
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NewsRockwool picks Welsh team for £70 million expansion
Construction begins on insulation group's third production line which will double capacity at Welsh factory
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Sustainable skills crisis predicted
Arup study finds major shortages across key professions in five years
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NewsCooper offers £500m boost for affordable housing
Yvette Cooper said grant would reward those councils that used planning to speed housing supply
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CommentGaymark: the story continues
Gaymark made it clear that an employer could not claim liquidated damages if it was responsible for the delay. Then Justice Jackson cast doubt on this ruling. So now where are we?
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CommentA fight on his hands
While Gordon Brown’s housing targets are laudable, I can’t help feeling apprehensive about the amount of obstacles that stand in his way
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FeaturesThe men who got left behind
Increased public sector spending was supposed to be great news for construction firms. But, according to a survey released this week, these local contractors have missed out on the bonanza. Katie Puckett finds out why the growth of framework agreements is threatening the industry’s smaller businesses
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Lend Lease plans £1bn housing fund for 2012 village
Developer aims for largest-ever residential property fund to build 4,000 homes for Olympics
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Founder leaves Hornagold & Hills after Mouchel takeover
Stan Hornagold leads exodus from project manager to set up new consultancy with his son
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NewsSurviving modern times
Why has the QS profession been so slow to adopt electronic tendering, asks BCIS executive director?
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NewsSkanska jumps 22 places to claim August top spot
Business barometer Commercial projects worth £170m propel contractor past Kier
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Faithful + Gould wins Birmingham college contract
Consultant’s masterplan highlights areas most in need of refurbishment
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NewsWYG appoints two new associate directors in Southampton
Consultant also announces key promotions within its management services business
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NewsFaithful + Gould appoints new CDM co-ordinator
Simon Meddings will also act as health and safety adviser
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NewsRider Levett Bucknall appointed on £95m Lichfield project
Consultant joins developer Harrison in a bid to secure Frairsgate development scheme