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Libeskind brings Eden to North
Rainforest attraction is expected to be located in Blackpool or Liverpool and will feature hotel and giant greenhouse
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NewsStirling winner Rogers to rename firm
Stirling prize-winning architect Lord Rogers has asked two of his protégés to add their names to the title of his practice
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NewsWinners of the LABC awards
Results from last nights awards ceremony celebrating the projects that deliver partnership, innovation and sustainability
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Miller Group eyes Linden as it plans expansion in South
Scottish group signs confidentiality agreement preliminary to bid for £300m housebuilder
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HSE calls for safety checks on tower cranes
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a safety alert on the use of tower cranes in the wake of last month’s collapse on a site in Battersea, south-west London.
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ICE warns BAA takeover may hinder airport expansion
Report questions Ferrovial’s commitment to proposed expansion of UK airports
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FeaturesRegs revisited
Building’s Reform the Regs campaign kicked off a year ago with the aim of defeating baffling, contradictory and constrictive red tape. Thomas Lane casts his eye over the progress made and finds that things are getting simpler, which can only mean better
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Irish contractor buys Bison Structures
Acquisition is part of SIAC's plans to grow UK operations by 60% within five years
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FeaturesSpecialist cost update: Envelopes
Building envelopes account for up to £25bn a year in construction costs. In our latest specialist update, our expert team at Gardiner & Theobald examines the trends and costs in curtain walling, roofing and stone construction
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£320m Haden deal extends Balfour’s lead over industry
Contractor rides high on back of seven-year government services deal
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McBains drops Currie bid
Multidisciplinary firm McBains Cooper has withdrawn its offer for rival Currie & Brown as it reports a 57% rise in pre-tax profit to almost £1m.
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Mouchel builds up £33m war chest
Growth in Mouchel Parkman’s public sector workload has allowed it to accumulate a £33m war chest over the past financial year.
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CommentHard lessons
Open your wallets, construction industry, because a network of city academies is the only hope we have of halting the relentless march of the soft degrees ...
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CommentBoy racers
Mr Justice Jackson steams to the head of the judging pack, Michael Thirkettle hurtles around the countryside on a motorbike, while Peter Millett and Stef Stefanou’s car stay exactly where they are
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NewsBerkeley boss puts EP in the dock over bidding problems
Tony Pidgley calls for experienced developers to be exempted from prequalification rules
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Planning applications: September 2006
This month, Wirral Partnership Homes is the biggest client and work is well up in the South-east