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Spotlight on lifts
There has been a surge in growth in the elevator and escalator sector in recent years and it now has a market value of £1bn.
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CommentOur lost billions
“A considerable amount of waste is incurred in the industry as a result of poor logistics,” concluded the Strategic Forum’s industry report Accelerating Change in 2002. Three years later, we now know roughly how much waste we’re talking about – £3bn.
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City slicker
TP Bennett Architects is working with the Corporation of London to redevelop its headquarters at the Guildhall in the City, incorporating a public piazza on the north side office entrance.
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BBC searches for partners
The BBC has started a search for framework contractors to supply all its construction and property needs under a £200m four-year deal across its UK estate.
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Multiplex poised to sell Stratford City stake
Wembley contractor Multiplex is understood to be in talks to sell its 25% stake in the £4.3bn Stratford City scheme in east London to Australian developer Westfield.
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Leeds Quarry Hill project gets go-ahead
Planning consent granted for expansion of city’s cultural oasis.
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Stanhope founder prepares to sell up
Bank appointed by Sir Stuart Lipton to advise on sale after 22 years.
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Terminal 5 reaches new milestone
Alistair Darling gets his hands dirty to mark project’s progress.
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NewsFirst-half profits up to £40.9 m at Amec
Order book jumps 20% as group’s focus turns to oil, gas and engineering services.
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NewsSaint-Gobain in hostile bid for UK plasterboard maker
French materials company launches £3.6bn offer for BPB.
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Costain secures 1.9bn order book
Contractor reaps benefits of repeat business as it announces strong half-year results.
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Arup recruited to raise standards in Thames Gateway
Kent council appoints consultant to ensure North Kent is at cutting edge of design innovation.
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NewsMears records 42% jump in profits
Housebuilder benefits from increased spending in social housing, as profits hit £4.6m.
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CRH benefits from strong US performance
Irish materials firm reports reports 20% increase in pre-tax profit, despite decline in European results.
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Arup to masterplan giant Shanghai eco-city
Consultant appointed on 88 km2 'template for sustainability', which will house 500,000 people.
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NewsWillmott Dixon lands 11m of West Midlands school deals
Contractor wins £6.5m contract in Tipton and £4.5m contract in Wednesbury from Sandwell council.
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NewsMace chairman to replace Lenard at Constructing Excellence
Current deputy chairman Bob White to take over as chief executive from September
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FeaturesLife under siege
Construction sites across the country are operating under a continual threat of vandalism, mugging, theft and even arson. Here, those affected tell their stories – and look for ways to fight back.