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NewsHeat strikes in the capital
Temporary working conditions have been put in place at Heathrow Terminal 5 to enable workers to cope with the heatwave currently sweeping the capital.
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Fresh calls for tax relief on green buildings
Business rates should be used to “green” the built environment, a leading social and economic think tank has announced this week.
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Fire destroys 200 Berkeley homes at London site
Up to 2500 people were evacuated last week following a fire at a site being developed by Berkeley Group housebuilder St George in north London.
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NewsConsultants pull staff out of Lebanon as crisis escalates
Construction body joins forces with security firm to evacuate workers from conflict-torn Beirut
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Alain gets his architect of happiness
Writer and “pop” philosopher Alain de Botton has selected architect Feilden Clegg Bradley to masterplan his first foray into residential development.
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Barratt lands £100m development in Harlow
Barratt has been appointed by English Partnerships to develop a £100m estate in the M11 corridor.
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Live from Beijing
This 44-storey building (on the right) will be the new £239m Beijing TV Centre.
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FeaturesUnder surveillance
First, Sonia Soltani reports on the new systems that integrate CCTV, access control and more besides …
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FeaturesWhat to specify: doors
A range of products to turn any building into a fortress, from door locks to the latest in digital surveillance and video entry systems
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FeaturesWhat to remember: Security reinforcement
Common security weak spots in a building include the partitions, cavities and ceilings. Peter Caplehorn considers how specifiers can reinforce elements so they are less vulnerable to attack
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FeaturesCutting-edge peace of mind
Who fits it — Advanced Integrated Systems’ projects include courts and airports, so it knows a thing or two about security. Below, Sonia Soltani finds out how it stays ahead in an ever-changing marketplace.
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Top 150 Housebuilder and Contractors 2006
Making a splashThe same old big fish are swimming around in the pond this year, with the top seven leading contractors and housebuilders by turnover retaining their positions. All a bit dull, really. So Building has decided to celebrate some of the smaller fish. They might not be devouring rivals ...
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NewsPutting the bat's point of view
Bats can play havoc with construction schedules if found on site. Building’s blogger spent a balmy evening in Regent’s Park to find out more
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NewsProfit up 24% at Capita Group
Group says that Capita Symonds business has 'grown well' over first six months of year with key contracts secured
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NewsODA launches procurement strategy
Olympic Delivery Authority chief executive David Higgins launches strategy document and lays out commitment to best practice.
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NewsHyder lands Asia-based architect
Hyder’s East Asian division agrees £3.25m deal for architecture consultancy ACLA.
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NewsEU fine hits Low & Bonar profit
Underlying profit increases by 21% but £8.4m cartel fine hits interims
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NewsGovernment backtracks on HIPs
The government is reconsidering the inclusion of home condition reports in sellers' packs
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Taxman closes labour agency loophole
Inland reveune's decision to uphold ruling against Gabem Management puts pressure on workers' access to tax savings