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  • News

    Shortlists announced for Victoria and Euston revamps

    2006-03-03T15:22:00Z

    Developers in the running include British Land, Grosvenor, Development Securities, More London and Stanhope.

  • Chris Hill
    News

    The cycling diaries

    2006-03-03T10:02:00Z

    Construction lawyer Chris Hill is taking the scenic route to MIPIM this year. His first "on the road" blog entry explains why he and 14 others are tackling 1500 km in just four and a half days.

  • Barker: Criticised roof tax
    News

    Councils and businesses unite to block land tax

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Local Government Association and CBI bury differences to oppose Treasury's planning gain supplement

  • News

    CABE supports call to abolish minimum densities

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    CABE has supported calls by housebuilders to scrap minimum densities in housing schemes.

  • Olympic stadium
    News

    Mace may switch teams for Olympic bid

    2006-03-03T07:00:00Z

    Mace considers breaking up Davis Langdon Olympic delivery consortium as teams jostle for position.

  • News

    Ferrovial plans UK joint ventures to boost PFI work

    2006-03-03T07:00:00Z

    Spanish construction giant in talks with several UK contractors, and has approached Bovis, Costain and Shepherd.

  • News

    Schmidlin may be sold to Middle East firm

    2006-03-03T07:00:00Z

    Bankrupt Swiss firm hopes to restart production as it begins talks with investor.

  • News

    Cladding

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    This week, Specifier finds out why architect Snell Associates chose to bubblewrap a Porsche building in Qingdao, China. Plus, a selection of stylish facades, timber costs, and things to think about when fixing

  • Features

    International costs: 2006

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    The 14th annual survey by Gardiner & Theobald examines what it’ll cost to build offices, homes, warehouses and shops around the world - and takes a look at this year’s global price forecasts

  • Jason Millet
    Comment

    Who's hungry?

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    We've all enjoyed the spectacle of Carillion and Balfour Beatty each grabbing a bit of Mowlem and pulling, but it doesn't mean we should expect a round of takeovers

  • Tony Bingham
    Comment

    One thing straight

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    When the DTI asked an industry mob to discuss the Construction Act, a fight quickly ensued - but those present showed great solidarity on another issue

  • Comment

    Multiplex's legal position

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Last month's news that the FA has switched the Cup Final to Cardiff shocked the industry - it should also prompt us to question the use of lump-sum contracts

  • Terminal 5
    Features

    Cleared for take-off

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    As you can see, most of the heavy lifting is done at Terminal 5. Now, BAA has to get all the systems, from baggage handling to security systems, integrated by March 2008.

  • lovestruck colleagues
    Features

    How to survive … an office romance

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Amaya Lopez offers lovestruck colleagues a 10-step guide on how to avoid losing your job and breaking hearts

  • David Jones
    Features

    Appointments

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Movers and shakers this week...

  • News

    Capita Symonds hits £200m

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Consultant Capita Symonds this week said that it had become a £200m-turnover business.

  • News

    Rock and William Pears form LIFT joint venture

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Rock Consulting, the PPP management consultant, and support services group William Pears have set up a company to operate in the NHS LIFT market.

  • John McDonough of Carillion
    News

    Shortlists announced for 2006 Building Awards

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Grosvenor House Hotel on 4 April.

  • Persimmon’s John White (left) and Taylor Woodrow’s Iain Napier have posted contrasting results
    News

    Persimmon thrives as Taylor Woodrow falters

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    There were contrasting fortunes for two of the the UK's largest volume housebuilders this week.

  • Hansom
    Comment

    Hansom

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    What are the connections: Mace and an East End hard nut; Richard Rogers and the Windsors; Boris Johnson and Jaws; Renzo Piano and the X Factor? Read on …