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Climate change bill to improve housing stock
The government has highlighted the importance of improving the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock as part of a package of climate change measures outlined in the Queen’s speech.
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Reverse e-auction launched
The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is launching a reverse e-auction framework to procure construction materials for the education sector.
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NewsCameron sketches in green policies
Conservative leader David Cameron this week outlined his commitment to promoting greener business practices in an interview with Building.
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NewsProfit leaps 34% at Gardiner & Theobald
Consultant Gardiner & Theobald achieved a 34% growth in UK profit this year, driven by its decision to branch out from quantity surveying.
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Schools body calls for more collaboration on BSF
The government’s flagship school building programme will only succeed if Tim Byles, the new chief executive of Partnerships for Schools (PfS), ensures collaboration between the public and private sector, a schools watchdog cautioned last week.
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NewsBuilding named Subscription Magazine of the Year by PPA
Building was named the Periodical Publishers Association’s Subscription Magazine of the Year at a ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House hotel last week, beating Emap’s Local Government Chronicle in the category.
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NewsMarket leader
Borough market in south London has won the Great Place prize for the UK’s best public space, which has been awarded by the Academy of Urbanism.
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NewsWhat it costs: timber internal doors
There are so many timber internal doors on the market, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans helps specifers pick the right product
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FeaturesIf you go down to the woods today …
WHO MAKES IT — Coed Derwen was set up last year to make doors and windows from local Welsh hardwood. And its green credentials have already attracted the attention of Prince Charles.
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FeaturesBirmingham does the double
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER — The £34m refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall needed secondary glazing to block noise. Enter manufacturer Selectaglaze, which teamed up with main contractor Wates to design a solution.
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NewsMetronet slammed by report
Tube maintenance firm's performance is criticised by independent arbiter
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NewsCost of Olympics could exceed £5bn
Officials admit the original budget could more than double, as London mayor plans to target developers to tackle cost overruns
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NewsBarking Riverside scheme gets green light
Council grants planning permission for biggest housing scheme in the Thames Gateway
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NewsJohn Laing recommends £1bn takeover offer
Company drops support for Allianz offer and backs revised bid from Henderson
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Crest Nicholson predicts 15% rise in completions
Developer in confident mood, having achieved a record £400m in forward sales