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FeaturesLike father, like daughter
It takes a certain type of woman to follow in her father's footsteps, particularly if his job involves working 100-hour weeks on a building site or being paid to dress up in a wig. Emily Wright meets an architect, a lawyer, a small contractor and two very similar looking facilities ...
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Five Atkins staff killed in Bahrain boat tragedy
Other staff from the UK consultant are still missing following boat capsize.
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RTT forced to call in administrators
Surrey-based M&E contractor falls into receivership as payment problems hit home.
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FeaturesThe carbon factor
First it was Coldplay, then David Cameron, now even parts of the gas-guzzling construction industry are trying to go ‘carbon neutral'. Katie Puckett reports on how mounting pressure from clients, the government, investors and consumers is forcing the industry to face up to its eco sins. Illustration by Michelle Thompson
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RTT forced to call in administrators
M&E contractor RTT Group has been forced to call in administrators after suffering payment problems on a series of large contracts.
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Union to investigate claims of blacklisting by firms
Construction firms named on internet site strongly deny claims that hundreds of electricians were on blacklists.
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NewsMultiplex in crisis talks to avert mass redundancies
Clock is ticking as laying off of entire steel workforce threatens to throw Wembley Stadium project into chaos
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Critics expose flaws in Part L computer software
Designers are able to manipulate software so unsustainable all-glass buildings can hit carbon emissions targets.
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NewsUnion to investigate claims of blacklisting by firms
Construction firms named on internet site strongly deny claims that hundreds of electricians were on blacklists
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Laing strife in Dubai resolved
Management at the Dubai operation of Laing O'Rourke has persuaded workers on the world's tallest tower to return to work after a riot last week over pay.
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Training centre secures future with £500k grant
Funding from regional development centre allows permanent facilities for engineering undergraduates.
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Critics expose flaws in Part L computer software
Designers are able to manipulate software so unsustainable all-glass buildings can hit carbon emissions targets
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Skanska set for Minerva tower
Developer Minerva is set to appoint contractor Skanska to build its £275m Walbrook scheme in the City of London.
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NewsTraining centre secures future with £500k grant
Funding from regional development centre allows permanent facilities for engineering undergraduates
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CommentToday's lesson: don't fail
Will Alsop was teaching in Vienna while his practice was being sold off. So what lessons did he have for his students about the cruel facts of an architect's life?
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CommentNotes for newbies
Contract administration used to be architects' work but these days, many professions can bid for the job. Here's what the new kids need to know
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… or not enough?
… and in this article Laurence Cobb and Tom Wrzesien look at a case where the claim was that he didn't look at it at all. The verdict in both was the same
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CommentStub out those roll-ups
This month European judges ruled that a construction firm that awarded "rolled-up" holiday pay to workers in lieu of paid leave acted unlawfully. Here's why