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One careful owner?
The Home Information Pack is yet another area where the government is introducing poor quality legislation. It should be repealing regulation by the tonne, not introducing it.
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Too many umbrellas
Construction Confederation = representative body for medium-sized and large contractors
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Northern sulk
Groan … another London architect wheeled in to put up proposals for yet more iconic buildings (17 March).
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NewsDrum roll, please
For my next trick I will hang precariously off this roof while I attempt to shift a steel beam into place.
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NewsEnvironmental report slams ODPM over sustainable code
Environmental Audit Committee says ODPM is reluctant to take on the building sector over sustainability.
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Halstead pre-tax profits jump by 22%
Flooring distributor sees turnover rise past £60m mark worldwide.
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Scaled-down QE hospital could get go-ahead
Birmingham's £560m PFI hospital hopes for St Bart's-style reprieve.
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NewsKier Project Investment MD killed in accident
Jim Byrne was killed last week after being struck by a vehicle.
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Mace recognised for Southfield Project
Considerate Constructors' top award for 2006 goes to construction managers Mace for extension to Wellcome Trust's research campus.
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Turnover at North Midland Construction up almost 44%
Strong performance group-wide sees turnover hit a record £153.1m.
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NewsBuilding a House of Hope
Andrew Murray is using his construction skills to take part in a lifesaving building project in Africa. In his first blog he explains what his team from Multiplex are planning to do.
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NewsBarratt maintains growth in competitve market
Barratt predicts successful 2006 after steady if unspectacular growth during second half of 2005.
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NewsIs David Cameron your cup of Earl Grey?
The Tories have enjoyed something of a renaissance since smooth-talking David Cameron took the helm. But where do you stand? Cast your vote in Mark Leflty's online polling booth and win a £50 drinks voucher.
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NewsBAA takeover bid: Ferrovial appoints Australian bank
Ferrovial agrees to sell Bristol and Sydney airports to investment bank Macquarie if BAA takeover is successful.
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NewsWYG snaps up Tweeds for £11m
White Young Green expands into cost consultancy with purchase of multi-disciplinary consultancy.
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NewsWolseley buys Brandon Hire for £71.9m
Wolseley juggernaut rolls on as it acquires one of the UK's best established hire firms.
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70,000 construction workers join pension strike
Local authority construction workers join biggest national strike since 1926.
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Investments increase profit 23% at Development Securities
Developer says it will now focus on completing projects after strong investment portfolio helped increase profit by £4.5m.
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Profit jumps 65% at Shed developer Brixton
Shed developer puts impressive growth down to strong rental performance and acquisition of the Industrious property group.
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NewsHealth checks for Olympic workers
The Olympic Delivery Authority is working with the NHS to introduce health checks on Olympic sites.