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NewsODA considers fund to plug £2bn shortfall
Olympic Delivery Authority chief executive David Higgins could set up a private investment fund to plug a rumoured £2bn shortfall for the 2012 Olympics and associated regeneration work
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BBC appoints eight firms to revamped framework
The BBC has revealed the names of eight companies that will join its framework in July in place of Land Securities Trillium.
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NewsDunster set to build 1000 eco homes a year in London
GLA in negotiations with BedZed architect Bill Dunster to roll out 1000 zero-carbon homes on a yearly basis
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EC Harris plays down joint venture rumours
EC Harris this week played down rumours that it is about to enter a joint venture with real estate agency Cushman & Wakefield to launch a Europe-wide facilities management service.
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Balfour appeals Hatfield fine
Balfour Beatty went to the Court of Appeal this week to challenge a £10m fine that it received over the Hatfield rail disaster in 2000.
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ACE chief executive reveals plans for global expansion
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering has revealed plans for global expansion with a new international business group.
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NewsPavilion designs unveiled for London biennale
Two mini-pavilions, designed by Chetwood Associates and David Morley Architects, to be erected in Clerkenwell
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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.