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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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Offsite directory 06
Going globalOff-site construction takes on the world. Your guide to the international hot spots. The route to a unified industry.
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NewsSlow first half for Jarvis
Group's full year profit falls below market expectations after slow trading in first half of year
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NewsHyder raises £8m for push overseas
New share issue will enable engineering consultant to target business opportunities in Germany and Hong Kong
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NewsPinsent Masons loses key regeneration lawyer
Peter Stockdale takes top construction clients to law firm Campbell Hooper
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NewsDesign for London appoints its first director
Peter Bishop, from Camden council, will take up his 'exciting' role in December
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Mystery buyer approaches Grainger Trust
Property company confirms that it has been approached by a company considering an offer
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NewsInterserve wipes £25.9m off accounts
Support services group reveals one-off cost due to accounting irregularities in industrial services division
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NewsBarratt co-operates with police investigation into crane collapse
Barratt responds to 'tragic incident' that killed two people on a site in London