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House prices on the rise
Two sets of statistics published this week give contrasting views of the state of the British housing market.
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Hanson buys paving firm to continue US growth
Hanson this week expanded its business in the USA with the acquisition of a Florida-based concrete paving company.
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Steel strenthens grip on key construction market
Steel's share of the multistorey non-residential market has risen to more than 70%, its highest ever level, despite warnings that its rising price may persuade more contractors to use concrete in the future.
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NewsAukett cuts staff and closes three offices
Nicholas Thompson, the chief executive of quoted architect Aukett, has started 2006 with a round of office closures and redundancies.
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NewsMiller's Hough plans to build on Fairclough acquisition
Chief executive Tim Hough intends to establish Miller Homes as a 5000-unit business after ‘troublesome' buy
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Features‘Anyone can be a millionaire. it's so easy, it's boring'
At 19 Duncan Bannatyne was behind bars. Today the entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star has amassed £136m with shrewd investments in ice creams vans, care homes and gyms.
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CommentThe devious department
The government has a long way to go to establish itself as a best practice client if this example of its conduct during the foot-and-mouth outbreak is typical
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CommentThe clues are all there …
Under the DTI review, payers and payees call in the adjudicator if they can't agree how much is due. The referee must rule on the spat, but shouldn't play detective
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The subtle art of legal drafting
On the surface, the JCT 2005 extensions of time clauses appear unchanged, but a closer look at the new wording suggests they could prove quite tricky
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CommentPermanent revolution
Over the past 10 years the value of partnering has become obvious. But there's still a long way to go, and firms that aren't part of the solution are part of the problem
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CommentState your intentions
A letter of intent is a valuable interim measure before agreeing a contract. Unfortunately there has never been a standard form to use - until now
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Mapping uncharted territories
I have followed the spat between Colin Harding and Rab Bennetts about architects and integrated teams (Letters, 20 January) with interest.
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That joke isn't funny any more …
I totally agree with the letter entitled "Back to the Dark Ages" (20 January, page 34). The image is indeed disturbing.I come across a lot of building trade press through my work and find the sexist and insulting content of some of the adverts really disappointing. Last year I wrote ...
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… get over it …
Back to the Dark Ages? Correct! But I'm talking about Matthew Blurton's attitude!
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… laugh? I didn't, actually
I was both saddened and pleased to read the letter regarding the shameful use of women in an advertisement for flooring.
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Always check the small print
When someone uses a fallacious argument to justify an unwelcome announcement, you can be certain that there'll be repercussions!
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Inspired to follow the lord
I was very interested to read your recent comment article by Richard Steer (20 January).
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New year, same old story
Like Richard Steer, I have been mulling over the past year and wondering what will be repeated in 2006.