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Hackney unveils shortlist for £167m schools programme
Hackney council has selected a shortlist of private sector bidders for its £167m Building Schools for the Future programme.
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NewsBuongiorno Sheffield
The proposed redevelopment of the listed 1960s Park Hill flats in Sheffield by Studio Egret West and HawkinsBrown forms part of Britain’s contribution to the Venice Biennale of Architecture, which opened on 10 September and runs until 19 November.
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Amey is fined £300,000 for Southall derailment
Contractor Amey and rail operator Network Rail have been fined a total of £500,000 after the derailment of a train near Southall, west London, in 2002.
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Collaboration is the real Olympic prize
Project bank accounts and project insurances were pioneered six years ago, but few have adopted them. Will the 2012 Olympics prove the catalyst for permanent change?
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Age has always been an issue
Richard Steer provides an interesting perspective on the age discrimination laws that come into force in October. He voices concern that lack of mobility at the top end of the age bracket will stifle prospects for younger entrants to the industry. However, this ignores a fundamental aspect of the demographic ...
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Sound check
Plans to run a rail line under Sir Paul McCartney’s London studio have outraged the former Beatle, according to a tabloid report, but also brought the often neglected issue of unwanted vibrations to the fore.
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Declaring war on waste
With the subject of sustainability hitting the news on a daily basis, it is good that Jennie Price offered some practical advice on how to go about achieving it.
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NewsJohn Laing confirms takeover approach
Rocketing share price attracts 'non-binding proposal' for PFI specialist
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NewsKier reports 23% profit rise
Construction group predicts further growth for 2007 after posting full-year results.
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NewsGordon Brown's development levy comes under attack
Developers warn chancellor planning gain supplement will not cover infrastructure bill
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Unclear intentions
The claimant had retained the defendant as architect in connection with certain construction works that the claimant wished to be carried out at his property. Before the works were completed certain disputes arose between the two parties. The claimant instructed solicitors who wrote a letter of claim to the defendant ...
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NewsEP to entice developers with brownfield incentives
Regeneration agency to offer portfolios of land that will include a mix of good and bad sites
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Unions call for gangmaster legislation
T&G leads move to prevent exploitation of immigrant workers
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NewsEnnstone reports record profit of £5.6m
Pre-tax profit at products group rises 11%, while turnover is up 21%
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NewsBAA lauches 10-year procurement strategy
Airport operator says it will spend £9.5bn across nine airports
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CIC publishes Scottish novation agreement
Construction Industry Council launches Scottish edition of its novation agreement for consultants
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NewsAmey fined £300,000 over derailment
Contractor and Network Rail fined total of £500,000 for failing to properly maintain the track near Southall
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NewsCarillion bags £175m health contract
Contractor is selected as preferred bidder on south London NHS programme
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NewsISG reports 54% jump in profit
Contractor's pre-tax profit reaches £6.5m, while fee income doubles to £81.7m