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NewsGovernment denies ODA role for Jowell
DCMS spokesperson says Tessa Jowell has no plans to step down as an MP and apply for the job
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FeaturesHere’s one way to cut traffic
A consolidation centre in south-east London has improved site efficiency and dramatically reduced vehicle movements. Thomas Lane looks at how it did it, and the chances of the idea catching on
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CommentWriting wrongs
Just about any legal issue depends to some extent on the definition of terms – and definitions depend on who wins an argument in front of a judge. Take the vexed and exasperating question of ‘contracts in writing’
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CommentFor goodness’ sake
The home buyer of the future is going to want to pay extra money for low carbon homes, because owning a good home makes people feel so much better about themselves
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Planning gain pays for more than half of social housing
Private developers also paid for 46% more affordable development in 2005/06 than in 2003/04
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NewsHopkins’ profit jumps 65% after ‘challenging’ period
Architect posts pre-tax profit of £1.4m – one of the best results in its 30-year history
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Capita Symonds stalks top consultants
Capita Symonds is in talks with some of the UK’s top 10 consultants with a view to making an acquisition this year.
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NewsSharp rise in New Year activity
Construction kicks off 2007 in style as commercial growth drives spurt in purchasing activity
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Capita Symonds stalks top consultants
Consultant reveals plans to buy firm with strong project management focus
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Waste opportunities
EU watch The European commission wants a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020. To meet this goal, a variety of policies and guidelines are due this year.
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NewsCrest confident HBOS deal will go ahead
Crest Nicholson is hopeful that HBOS and private equity group West Coast Capital will make an offer for the housebuilder after they complete due diligence this month.In January, Crest Nicholson recommended an offer of £713m from Castle Bidco, a consortium made up of HBOS and West Coast Capital. The group ...
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NewsT&G joins crane campaign
Workers on hundreds of sites across the UK are set to back Building’s campaign for crane safety.
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NewsLaing O’Rourke’s innovations chief quits after two years
Former BDP boss Roy Adams leaves Laing O’Rourke while BAM poaches Skanska’s schools head
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Arup’s profit jumps 268% – with a little help from China
Consultant cashes in on 2008 Beijing Olympic projects but growth reported in all areas
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NewsCasino design to be retendered
Ian Simpson, the designer of Manchester’s proposed super-casino, has voiced frustration that he will have to retender for the contract because of Gambling Commission rules.
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C4 ditches de Botton’s development programme
Philosopher’s 2ha 50-home development with Feilden Clegg Bradley ‘put on ice’
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NewsC4 ditches de Botton’s development programme
Philosopher’s 2ha 50-home development with Feilden Clegg Bradley ‘put on ice’
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NewsA player in the generation game
Making the news KPMG man Tim Stone is to be the government’s key adviser on nuclear power