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Plumbing market on the mend, says Wolseley boss
The chief executive of Wolseley remains upbeat about the UK plumbing and heating market, although it had been quiet over the past 12 months.
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First BAA management change
Ferrovial, the Spanish owner of airport operator BAA, has made its first management change three months after taking over the company for £10bn.
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Downbeat sales prediction from modular housing firm
Heywood Williams, the British modular housing-to-conservatory company, said that it expected UK sales to remain flat this year.
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Utilities delay 86% of projects, survey reveals
Eighty-six per cent of projects are delayed by utilities, leading to a financial loss in 41% of cases, according to a new contractors survey.
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Leadbitter buys Kent builder
Regional contractor Leadbitter has acquired Kent-based Denne Construction to create a company with a £250m turnover.
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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.