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FeaturesConfessions of an impatient introvert
Galliford Try may be a bit of an odd shape for a listed company, but it’s going like a bomb, and those who know such things reckon it’s bound for greatness. Angela Monaghan met Greg Fitzgerald, the quiet man who’s driving with his foot on the floor
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News‘Sink estate’ warning on growth areas
The government must rethink the housing growth areas of the South-east by focusing on mixed communities and family homes, according to think tank the Institute for Public Policy Research.
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in July 2006
This month’s data reveals that regional completions are down on June, but sales have bounced back since last year
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CommentA slippery slope
A consultant wrote a site investigation report for a developer, who sold the site to another developer, whose property was later damaged by a land slip. Now who do you think got sued?
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CommentThe pitfalls of DIY
Hanging the odd picture up is one thing, but once you’re into serious DIY you’re bound by the same standards as a professional builder. So if something bad happens on your property, you can end up paying damages, costs and even other defendants’ costs. Nasty
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A questionable answer
This summer, the PFI M6 toll road was the subject of another High Court case – this time over whether it’s possible to withdraw a claim from adjudication. But Mr Justice Jackson’s ruling on this raises some troubling problems with adjudication itself
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FeaturesDanger in a strange land
Poles have streamed into the UK since their homeland joined the European Union. Many have found a good living, but others have lost their lives. Mark Leftly reports on what’s going wrong
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FeaturesWho’s in charge now?
… or, how a group of bright young staff members at cost consultant Davis Langdon found themselves teaching the old board new tricks.
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A late blossoming
After a steep drop in activity back in the spring, the main economic indicators show that construction activity sprang back in June. Experian Business Strategies fills in the details
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CommentWhat the Poles have done for us
A construction industry without foreign labour is about as viable as a fish on a skiing holiday. So in the midst of the political hoo-ha over immigration, one thing is clear.
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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