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QSs around the world
I was surprised to read Michael Brown’s letter about the QS shortage. He is factually incorrect and trapped in a bygone age.
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Enough about ORourke
As an informed client, am I the only person fed up with hearing how great Laing O’Rourke is and how inspirational Ray O’Rourke is?
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Nurture green shoots
To truly commit to embracing renewable technology, the government needs to get the grants support system sorted out quickly.
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An unsupported industry
As a director of a renewable energy company, I am bemused by the lack of incentives for homeowners to use renewable energy.
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FeaturesRecordamos
Madrid has unveiled a memorial that preserves the experiences of those present at Europe’s worst post-war terrorist attack
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FeaturesYou only live twice
When the huge 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios – birthplace of the James Bond films – was destroyed by fire, it spelled doom for the UK’s film-making mecca. But against all the odds, an elite team has managed to rebuild the space in eight months.
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FeaturesChairman of the board
Ten years in construction and 20 on a skateboard, Matt Elms is perfectly qualified to turn a patch of north London into heaven with a half-pipe.
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Interest rates stick at 5.25% but may rise soon
Housebuilders have welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25%, despite the likelihood of a further rise next month.
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CommentThe waste land
The Home Office invests in some lovely offices in the middle of nowhere that will be closed most of the time, a ‘sorry’ state of affairs at the ODA, and cloning seems to apply to Shepherds as well as sheep
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NewsBritish Land arrives at Euston
Network Rail has appointed British Land to carry out the £1bn redevelopment of Euston station, north London. The developer beat off competition from Chelsfield Partners. The 15-acre scheme will include retail and office space, and new tracks and platforms.The masterplan architect is Leo A Daly and cost consultant is Davis ...
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NewsPlanning applications: March 2007
London and the South-east continue to dominate, but Portsmouth and Blackpool top the client table
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The form guide
As the results season draws to a close, and in honour of tomorrow’s Grand National, we check the performances of some of construction’s sleekest thoroughbreds. Sarah Richardson is trackside
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Ibex’s turnover rises by 14%, but profit drops
John Doyle’s fit-out subsidiary Ibex Interiors has reported a 14% rise in turnover for 2006, up to £81m.
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Rinker OKs Cemex
Australian materials giant Rinker’s board has recommended a $14.2bn (£7.2bn) takeover offer from Cemex.
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Amec buys AERC
Amec has acquired environmental consultant Applied Environmental Research Centre (AERC) for an undisclosed sum.
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Bid for Boreham
Consultant Waterman Group has agreed to buy transport planning and infrastructure design consultant Boreham for £9.6m.
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Knowles shake-up
Construction claims consultant Knowles has appointed David Gainsbury director, Simon McKenny managing director and Geraldine Fleming executive director.
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Cowlin profit up 46%
South-west contractor Cowlin Construction has reported a 46% rise in pre-tax profit to £5.3m for the year ended 30 September 2006.