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Doors and windows
How do you turn an old tyre factory into a swanky office and leisure destination? As Sonia Soltani discovered, if youre Shed KM, you stick a beautiful glass box inside the existing brick box. The result kicks off our doors and windows special
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NewsWelcome to Dubai
Want to live and work in a place with traditional souks alongside seven-star hotels and ski slopes in the middle of the desert? Dubai could be your perfect destination.
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NewsConstruction salutes Seb Coe at Building Awards
Industry recognises Coe's part in Olympic bid while Taylor Woodrow wins contractor of the year at Building Awards.
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NewsWorking in Dubai - Etiquette
Before one even dips a toe into the surreal world of office politics, a newcomer to a foreign workplace must understand the basics of local business etiquette. Here is our guide to getting it right in Dubai.
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NewsThings to see and do in Dubai
Dubai is not only a major workplace for construction professionals but also a veritable playground of contemporary sights and traditional delights.
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NewsProperty and transport in Dubai
With its non-stop development, luxury accommodation in Dubai is easy to come by for those wanting to buy or rent.
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NewsWorking in the UAE
With the right paperwork and the right credentials potential employees with experience in the British construction industry are welcome in the United Arab Emirates
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NewsCarillion signs £12bn PPP deal
35-year joint venture defence contract for Salisbury Plains sees Carillion Group's order book double in size.
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NewsBAA increases drugs testing at Terminal 5
Random checks suggest that around 6% of workers could be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
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EU directive compels employers to protect workers' hearing
Threshold to prevent industrial hearing damage set at 85 decibels.
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Plans submitted for mixed-use scheme in SW19
Joint venture Wimbledon Phoenix plans retail, hotel and residential development.
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Features
Enough hot air
In the first of a new series of fortnightly columns, Robert Webb asks if the drive towards sustainability leaves the industry poised for a quiet revolution
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NewsSpeedy Hire announces 22% rise in turnover
Plant hire chain predicts further consolidation in tool hire sector after announcing increase in turnover for first 11 months of the financial year.
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East Kilbride wins planning for £400m scheme
Town centre project will create up to 5000 jobs and include a 1000-seat theatre and civic hall.
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Henry Boot profit leaps 30%
Construction group steps into big league as turnover increases 20% to over £100m.
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NewsMultiplex demands £150m from Wembley bosses
Contractor claims 560 design changes could delay stadium by more than a year.
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NewsBlair makes regeneration pledges for 2012
Prime minister launches London's Challenge for 2012 document outlining plans for east London, including the opening of 60 city academies and £35m skills package.
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NewsBellway profit dips 2%
Improvement in spring sales gives housebuilder reason for 'cautious optimism' despite 2% fall in interim profit.
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NewsWolseley snaps up three more companies
Twenty-five-million-pound shopping spree includes UK interior products company Nevill Long and US wood products firm Hom Lumber Company.