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CommentFeeling the heat
The weather lands a housing officer in hot water on a prison trip and drives Ruth Kelly off on her hols three days early, leaving it to former Bovis execs and tabloid editors to remain career-focused
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in June 2006
The latest data shows that regional completions are well up on last month, but sales have dipped since June 2005
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CommentDriven to drink
While it is an unwelcome statistic that so many people from the construction industry have drink and drug addictions (14 July), it is not wholly surprising and points to a more fundamental issue.
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The NatWest express
In the article “Express elevation” (23 June) it is suggested that British Land and Bovis Lend Lease are setting a precedent for new buildings in the UK by using double-deck lifts.
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Roll on June
I welcome the ministerial statement confirming that an energy performance certificate will remain a mandatory part of the home information packs from 1 June 2007.
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Great strides in Uttlesford
In response to your 99% Campaign, I would like to draw your attention to an initiative we have undertaken at Uttlesford council.
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The king is dead, actually
According to Building (14 July), Lord Foster’s proposals to construct a 200-mile canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea have the approval of King Hussein of Jordan.
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CommentBanana skins are so last century
Bill Mellor of Coins Construction Software spotted this temporary pipework crossing a pavement in St Petersburg, Russia.
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Levitt Bernstein takes on Herzog job
Architect Levitt Bernstein has been chosen to replace Stirling prize winners Herzog & de Meuron after it quit a housing scheme in east London.
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Gleeds in takeover negotiations with APS
Consultant Gleeds is in talks with project manager APS over acquiring it.
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FeaturesWhos on target?
The government has told councils in England to set renewable energy targets for schemes. But what policies do they already have in place? A survey this week reveals all.
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CommentOur undivided attention
Angela Smith gives her backing to Building’s 99% Campaign and argues that the government is already 100% focused on tackling the energy efficiency of existing stock
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Turnover grows 23% at Capita Group
Capita Group, the parent of property and infrastructure consultant Capita Symonds, reported a turnover of £845m for the six months to 30 June, up 23% on last year.
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Volume firms increase affordable homes output
Social housing drove the growth in output by the country’s top private housebuilders last year. Three of the top five volume housebuilders built fewer homes for private sale in 2005 than they did in 2004, but increased their output of affordable homes.
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Kelly delays decision on EP
The government has put off a decision on the English Partnerships–Housing Corporation merger until the autumn.
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CommentThe death of injustice
The introduction of the corporate manslaughter law edged a great deal closer this week. Although it has been dividing the industry over its merits and worth – and will no doubt continue to do so – on balance we should be welcoming rather than fearing it.