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Strata Construction vs Royal Bank of Scotland
Civil engineers in £400k High Court battle with bank
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NewsPWC called in to review ailing national schools programme
Consultant to examine effectiveness of £45bn BSF initiative after complaints of delays and waste
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CommentKings of the road
Far from the archetypal lecherous, tattooed, road-hogs, Stuart Macdonald finds that white van men are actually eco-friendly, diet-conscious, spiritually fulfilled Casanovas
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A binding decision
The case of William Verry Ltd vs The Mayor and Burgesses of The London Borough of Camden concerned the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision, but raises the issue of the status of an adjudicator’s decision as a result of the operation of the final certificate provisions in the contract and ...
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CommentWhat’s right is right
The main lesson of Technotrade’s well-documented attempt to use a legal technicality to minimise its liability to a client warns us all of the need to be vigilant
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FeaturesHome from home
Squashed and sweating in protective clothing for 10 hours at the scene of an emergency was the final straw for Bob Jones. He demanded a refuge – a van he could call his own
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NewsJohn Laing forms dedicated arm for non-PFI contracts
Richard Weston heads up new division, to be called John Laing Projects & Developments
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NewsGovernment plans £40m fund to boost housing supply
Schemes by Bellway, Persimmon and Redrow to benefit from new infrastructure and amenities
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PWC called in to review ailing national schools programme
Consultant to examine effectiveness of £45bn BSF initiative after complaints of delays and waste
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NewsJohn Laing recommends £957.5m offer to shareholders
Company pulls out of agreement with Henderson in favour of higher offer from Allianz Infrastructure
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NewsCity Academy wins Prime Minister's Award
Bermondsey comprehensiv school by by architect Studio E beat 13 other nominated schemes
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NewsFirms sue after Canary Wharf collapse
The contractors who were working on a site beside the fatal Canary Wharf crane collapse in 2000 are suing the crane operator and manufacturer for damages
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NewsHousebuilders: a buyers’ guide
With stocks soaring and fresh rumours circulating every week, here’s Building’s guide to possible takeovers …
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CommentWhat rights does a tree have?
If a neighbour’s tree is damaging your property you have a right to remedy the situation by chopping it down. Except if it belongs to the council, in which case it’s a lot trickier
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Firms sue after Canary Wharf collapse
The contractors who were working on a site beside the fatal Canary Wharf crane collapse in 2000 are suing the crane operator and manufacturer for damages.
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NewsMargins hit by energy prices
Commercial and industrial work drives construction output but high energy prices could add £1.6bn to product prices
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Galliford Try's revenue passes £1bn mark
Acquisitions and strong housing sales boosts contractor's performance
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NewsGleeson cuts losses to £3m following radical restructuring
Group announces 'deeply disappointing' traditional housing results as it appoints Tube Lines chief executive to the board
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