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Housebuilding up one-third from 2001 low point
The level of housebuilding has climbed nearly one-third since the trough recorded in 2001, according to government figures.
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Lend Lease profit up despite Bovis’ woes
Operating profit at Australian developer Lend Lease grew 24% in the past financial year, despite a disappointing performance from Bovis Lend Lease, its construction arm.
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400m cut at PFI hospitals
Six PFI hospitals have had their combined value cut by more than £400m.
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Honeywell forced to repair damaged cables at Wembley
Wembley M&E contractor Honeywell has had to repair cabling in the stadium’s communications room after discovering damage to work.
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NewsBrand new deal
Construction work has begun on the refurbishment of Sorby House, a former Department of Social Security office in Sheffield.
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Police investigate Barratt death threats
Staff at Barratt Homes offices across the UK have been sent death threats and letters containing suspicious white powder.
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Mitie wins £90m Midlands job
Multidisciplinary firm Mitie has won a £90m contract from Birmingham council’s housing department to repair and maintain properties in the city.
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Civil servant dies in Scottish cycling accident
Anne Hemming, a civil servant whose responsibilities covered the Building Regulations, has been killed in a cycling accident in Scotland.
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NewsGovernment to propose tax breaks for green buildings
Energy efficiency may be rewarded with stamp duty relief and a lower business rate
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Pack leader
A prototype instant flatpack house has been designed by de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects of London. Dubbed “Naked House”, it is intended to be purchased online and delivered anywhere in the world within six weeks.
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Language classes to help Poles to survive
Courses set up as it is revealed that all migrants who died last year were Polish
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NewsCourt of appeal
Retail Development Partnership has submitted a planning application to build a £40m four-storey mixed-use scheme designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson.
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NewsPitching it high
Architect Richard Rogers Partnership has been awarded planning approval for these production facilities for Silvercup Studios, the makers of The Sopranos.
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NewsModern enforcement methods
Making sure the Building Regulations are complied with is a tough task. But these days, with a little teamwork and co-operation, there should be no need for strong-arm tactics, says Paul Everall, chief executive of Local Authority Building Control
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NewsEnergy: an overview
The sheer weight of energy legislation that has been released in recent years has often led to project uncertainty and left many firms struggling to cope.
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NewsWhat’s in store for part L
The retail sector has a well-deserved reputation for energy gluttony. Martin Clowes of Elementa Consulting talked to four big retailers to find out what they’re doing to green up their acts
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NewsLiving by the rules
Jonathan Lewis and Andrew Mellor of PRP Architects explain how to comply with all necessary regulations when regenerating a big estate – now and in 15 years’ time
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NewsHow to accommodate part L
Hotels are coming under increasing pressure to comply with energy requirements. Colin Hobart, director of RHWL Architects, explains
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NewsHelping hospitals get better
The health sector has always had a lot of documentation to influence design and use, so how is the energy agenda influencing buildings? David Rowley, Malcolm Stroud and Milorad Vucinic of Nightingale Associates reveal how it affects their designs