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NewsIndustry fury as construction minister changes yet again
Construction bodies react angrily to government reshuffle as it prepares for its fifth minister in as many years
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NewsFuture of Prescott's communities plan in doubt
Deputy prime minister John Prescott's former department has undergone an overhaul in the wake of the reshuffle last week, leaving the future of the sustainable communities plan in doubt.
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NewsFears grow for Procure 21 as flow of work slackens
Ministerial changes threaten policy shift as news emerges that only five projects have been let this year
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NewsNext generation of nuclear reactors by 2012
David King, the government's chief scientific adviser, has predicted that Britain could have new nuclear power stations by as early as 2012.
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Bucknall Austin to expand after poaching executive
Quantity surveyor Bucknall Austin is to expand its building surveying and project management arm after poaching Andy Mace from agent Drivers Jonas.
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NewsCleveland Bridge boss says firm feared insolvency
Brian Rogan, managing director, tells High Court that directors believed in December 2003 there was a real risk that the firm would be insolvent within a month.
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NewsHenry Boot appoints finance director
John Sutcliffe, currently finance director of Town Centre Securities, will become finance director and company secretary.
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NewsTwo contractors fined £350,000 over site death
John Doyle Construction and Exterior International receive fines of £250,000 and £100,000 respectively over the death of Jack Tangey on west London site in 2002.
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NewsCleveland Bridge planned to involve Blair in steel dispute
CBUK boss says steel firm discussed strategy to contact Tony Blair over problems at Wembley.
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NewsEP seeks development partner for technology site
Partner will transform 51 hectares of the former Winfrith nuclear research site in Dorset.
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NewsPositive pitch from SIG despite dip in roofing sales
Materials supplier reports strong trading for first four months despite slowdown in roofing sales.
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NewsSo long, John
Building's editor won't miss dealing with the deputy prime minister - it's a just a shame he seems to have benefited from the Cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsCleveland Bridge accused of lacking expertise
Multiplex QC claims Cleveland Bridge failed to fabricate and erect steelwork correctly because it lacked expertise.
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NewsStanhope sells 25% stake to property entrepreneur
Ian Laing buys stake for about £5m following restructuring at Stanhope.
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NewsReuben brothers still hope to develop Stratford City
Developer brothers say they still want to develop 73-acre site, despite being served notice to leave the project after months of rows with partner Westfield.
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NewsKingspan in talks to buy insulation board maker
Construction products firm Kingspan Group says discussions with Hytherm/Xtratherm Group are ongoing but insists the acquisition is not a foregone conclusion.
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NewsLDA prepares to smoke out last of the Olympic objectors
Owner of salmon smokery will be among businesses objecting to compulsory purchase orders as public enquiry begins.
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NewsConstruction minister Alun Michael sacked in reshuffle
Tony Blair also enlarges ODPM and changes its name to Department for Communities and Local Government.
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NewsCarillion wins £320m contract at Barts
Sovereign Hospital Services will provide services in a deal worth £30m per year for 11 years.