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FeaturesWhos on target?
The government has told councils in England to set renewable energy targets for schemes. But what policies do they already have in place? A survey this week reveals all.
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CommentOur undivided attention
Angela Smith gives her backing to Building’s 99% Campaign and argues that the government is already 100% focused on tackling the energy efficiency of existing stock
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Turnover grows 23% at Capita Group
Capita Group, the parent of property and infrastructure consultant Capita Symonds, reported a turnover of £845m for the six months to 30 June, up 23% on last year.
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Volume firms increase affordable homes output
Social housing drove the growth in output by the country’s top private housebuilders last year. Three of the top five volume housebuilders built fewer homes for private sale in 2005 than they did in 2004, but increased their output of affordable homes.
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Kelly delays decision on EP
The government has put off a decision on the English Partnerships–Housing Corporation merger until the autumn.
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CommentThe death of injustice
The introduction of the corporate manslaughter law edged a great deal closer this week. Although it has been dividing the industry over its merits and worth – and will no doubt continue to do so – on balance we should be welcoming rather than fearing it.
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FeaturesTo sir, with love
CABE has warned Building Schools for the Future risks procuring poor designs. But Wilkinson Eyre’s Bristol schools – the first off the blocks – are based on a lovingly prepared concept
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FeaturesTurning over a new leaf
The man on the left was a zoology student; the man on the right was a trainee manager. Now Tom Beney and Arlo Mills are Gleeds’ green experts, dispensing sustainability advice to clients and the QS itself. Caroline Stocks met them.
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CBUK makes Wembley appeal
Former Wembley steel firm Cleveland Bridge has submitted its arguments to the Court of Appeal challenging the judgment in the £50m court case with Multiplex in June.
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Sunand Prasad wins RIBA presidential election
Sunand Prasad will succeed Jack Pringle as the next president of the RIBA.
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NewsTate postmodern
London’s Tate Modern has unveiled plans to transform the gallery with a £215m glass extension.
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NewsRichard Rogers plunges £700,000 into the red
Architect records first-ever loss, putting it down to anticipated one-off expenditure
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News99% Campaign
The BRE and CIBSE are among the latest names to sign up to Building’s 99% Campaign to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
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NewsCorporate manslaughter bill targets public sector clients
Proposals make it easier to convict large clients, contractors and architects for gross negligence
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Balfour Beatty slammed in final Hatfield report
A final report into the Hatfield rail crash has this week strongly attacked Balfour Beatty for failing to manage track inspection and maintenance.
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NewsThe end of the Bickerton affair?
The businessmen involved in the Bickerton affair have been banned from holding directorships for 18 years. Not enough say some subcontractors
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NewsProfit at Skanska's UK business jumps 95%
Order book increases 95% to £2.2bn as UK profit hits £19.5m for first six months of 2006
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NewsLivingstone launches zero-carbon report
Towards Zero Carbon Developments report will give advice on how boroughs can meet targets set in the London mayor’s energy strategy
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NewsFaithful + Gould wins south-west framework deal
Project and cost management consultant awarded four-year contract by South West of England Regional Development Agency
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NewsUnlikely alliance forms in drive for rural homes
National Housing Federation and Campaign to Protect Rural England team up to increase pressure for affordable rural homes.