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Henry Boot profits shoot up 74% but slowdown expected
Contractor Henry Boot put in a strong half-year performance but warned it was unlikely to continue at the same level for the rest of the year.
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CommentUnto the breach
Having lost patience with government initiatives on sustainability for commercial buildings, the British Property Federation is stepping in with its own code
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CommentGreat and good
This week Hansom is pround to invite onto his page a galaxy of stars including Elvis Presley, Austin Powers, the Ryder Cup golf team, Dannii Minogue, Victoria Beckham and the fabulous Boney M …
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in August 2006
This month’s data reveals the usual quiet summer, but private sales are up on August 2005
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FeaturesThe Gove in government
Michael Gove, the highly opinionated polymathematical star of the Tory front bench, might just get the chance to translate his thoughts on housing and planning into action soon. David Blackman found out what they are
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CommentMr Eggleston explains
For those clients, project managers and contractors still unsure how the changes in the NEC3 form affect them, this new book sets it out clearly
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CommentRead them and weep
Letters of intent are often used inappropriately in the construction industry and, as such, they should be employed with a good deal of caution – or not at all
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Young and old alike
Getting to grips with the incoming age regulations is likely to give employers a headache, but they are going to present particular difficulties for those in the construction industry
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CommentA common obstacle
Landowners face trouble ahead with the introduction of the Commons Act 2006, especially section 15, which could block a development for at least five years
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FeaturesUnder their wings
Ryder HKS’s Darlington Education Village brings together the least able children, including those with severe behavioural difficulties, and the most academic – an architectural and curatorial challenge that has been met with verve. Not bad for a PFI project
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Inspace share price slips 3% after turnover falls
The market reacted badly to the interim results from social housing maintenance specialist Inspace as it announced a drop in turnover and “tendering frustrations” this week.
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GLA appoints green watchdog to monitor the Olympics
A consortium made up of green organisations, Forum for the Future and the London Sustainability Exchange, together with auditor Pricewaterhouse Coopers, has been appointed by the Greater London Authority to monitor sustainability on the 2012 Olympic Games.
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NewsThe impossible dream
Developer Minerva has dropped plans for this 53-storey tower, designed by Grimshaw, which was to have been the City’s tallest office block. In its place, the 14-storey St Botolph’s House will be built.
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CommentSave our college
Plonked in the middle of Norfolk, a few miles from the Queen’s Sandringham estate, CITB–ConstructionSkills’ National Construction College can seem removed from the bang and bustle of the industry at work.
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Gateway study shows shortage of family homes
One bedroom and two bedroom homes now account for more than 80% of housing across the Thames Gateway.
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NewsHome Factory to launch off-site affordable flats
Next month Home Factory is launching affordable off-site-manufactured apartments for the housing association sector.
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Carbon efficiency urged
John Colley, president of the Construction Products Association, has urged the government to set long-term targets for reductions in carbon in the built environment.
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NewsAnother landmark for south London
Architect Allford Hall Monaghan Morris has unveiled this design for a mixed-use development in Southwark, south London.
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Foster and Rogers eye rival power station plans
The UK’s two most high-profile architects are understood to be involved in separate plans for Battersea Power station in south-west London.