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CommentSlow starters
The construction world isn’t exactly full of bloggers, but if even Sir Terry Farrell is chatting away online these days, it might be time to start taking it all a bit more seriously
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NewsEC Harris to expand east in overseas profit drive
Consultant wants 60% of profit to come from international markets by 2011
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News£1bn to calm pathfinder fears
But flagship regeneration programmes could be cut from nine to five in next four years
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NewsOlympic aquatics centre scaled back for third time
Distinctive roof of Zaha Hadid-designed pool could be timber rather than steel to cut costs
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NewsConstruction minister supports RICS eTendering service
New electronic service is designed to replace traditional paper-based tendering
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CommentIts own worst enemy
The government relies on the PFI to deliver its improvements to public services. So why is it planning to wreck the systems that protect its delicate cash flow mechanism?
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Housebuilding margins squeezed
Housing tracker Building’s new quarterly analysis shows effect of rising land and materials costs
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Carillion expected to improve McAlpine offer
The City is banking on Carillion to return to the fray with an offer of more than £620m for Alfred McAlpine after it emerged this week that two bids had been rejected.
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BRE accused of conflict of interest by energy assessors
Energy assessment firms may seek a judicial review of BRE’s role in accrediting energy performance assessors.
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NHS Trust fined for neglecting to manage asbestos
St. George's Healthcare of Wandsworth 'repeatedly made aware' of problem and dangers
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Crane accident stops work in Times Square
Eight injured, citation ordered after debris falls 53 storeys onto street
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NewsMcCarthy & Stone takes former land buyer to court
Former employee accused of disclosing confidential information on potential sites to rivals
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NewsBig green giants
The most hotly contested category in Building’s Sustainability awards this year is the Large Project of the Year, which considers the sustainability credentials of projects worth more than £2m. Thomas Lane reports on the six shortlisted entries
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Balfour reigns on as Durkan and Leadbitter hit the big time
Business barometer Balfour stays £1bn clear as two mid-sized contractors shoot into the top 10
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Halcrow to keep London Eye open for 20 years
Refit of prime tourist attraction will be led by Halcrow Yolles and is expected to be completed in 2011
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NewsBovis Homes buys Elite
The consolidation process in the housebuilding sector moved up another notch as Bovis Homes snapped up Merseyside housebuilder Elite Homes for almost £72m.
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NewsCrossrail to found London skills academy
Crossrail will open a dedicated skills academy in London next summer to train workers to build the rail link.
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Contractors lead the pack in first good employer guide
Survey of industry’s best employers finds contractors offer best career and working time perks