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Retail and leisure
With suppliers introducing such innovations as walls and ceilings of solid light and light transmitting concrete, Joannah Connolly and Sonia Soltani report on how retail specifiers are turning to showrooms rather than catalogues to check out the latest products.
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NewsShortlist announced for Olympic delivery partner
The Olympic Delivery Authority selects Bechtel, CLM, G3 and Legacy. Parson Brinckerhoff/Taylor Woodrow/EC Harris team misses out.
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NewsDew subsidiaries go into receivership
Ernst & Young appointed receiver for Dew Construction and Dew Remediation, after Scottish construction group Dew Pitchmastic is hit by pension deficits.
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NewsEnnstone in line with expectations
At the company's annual general meeting, due to be held later today, chairman Vaughan McLeod will say that overall trading has met expectations.
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NewsGovernment wants greener £60k homes
The government is to launch a competition for low cost carbon neutral homes following its £60k home initiative.
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NewsWembley rivals in 'screaming match'
Cleveland Bridge denies blackmailing Multiplex as chief executive recalls blazing row between respective owners.
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NewsLand Securities set to become REIT
Chairman Peter Birch states that developer is 'ideally positioned' to benefit from tax-free property vehicle.
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NewsTony Blair appears to back nuclear power
Prime minister says that future energy policy would require the replacement of nuclear power stations and more renewables.
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NewsRem Koolhaas loses top man in New York
Joshua Prince-Ramsu splits from Koolhaas's practice O.M.A. and takes 35 New York staff with him.
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NewsRising fuel costs hit Baggeridge profit
Baggeridge Brick also blames trend for smaller homes for large fall in interim profit.
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NewsPart L can be fun!
Building's resident regulations expert logs on to 'fantasy Part L' website playtheregs.com and, after a few attempts, manages to build a virtual house that complies with everybody's favourite Building Reg. It's just a shame it doesn't have any windows ...
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NewsCleveland Bridge says it did not undervalue Wembley contract
Finance director tells High Court that firm relied on Saudi shareholder for financial support during Wembley contract.
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NewsBRE revamps Part L software
BRE launches new version of its Simplified Building Energy Model after first edition was criticised by consultants.
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NewsBellway selected for EP site in Ashford
Bellway will build 280 homes on English Partnerships site close to Ashford International railway station.
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InteriorExterior makes green electricity commitment
Contractor to source half its electricity use from renewable sources after signing a supply agreement with EDF Energy.
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NewsFerrovial warned over potential BAA debt
Civil Aviation Authority voices concern that airport operators relying on debt would not be able to invest in service.
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NewsShelter from the media storm
Building's housing editor usually has the ‘resi' patch to herself but when a media scrum descended upon Crest Nicholson's £60k home she found herself having to fight for every soundbite.
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NewsTesco reveals sustainability plans for stores
Tesco supremo Sir Terry Leahy claims company will carry out more community consultation and consider wind turbines.
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NewsSpeedy Hire snaps up LCH Generators
Plant hire group will take on six depots after buying generator hire firm for £59m.
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News£60k homes launched in London
Ruth Kelly challenges housebuilders to learn lessons from the government's £60,000 home competition.