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NewsCameron rounds on planning gain tax
Tory leader David Cameron has launched an attack on the government's proposed planning gain supplement.
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Comment
A league of their own
I was quite amazed to read that some architectural firms in this country are so arrogant about their own status that they expect students to work for free ("Exploited youth", 10 March).
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Salary engineering
Your article about the alleged exploitation of architecture students is a warning to us all; it is not just their problem.
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Take some responsibility
I applaud your Reform the Regs campaign and welcome much of what is proposed (17 March).
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Some hits, some misses
Tony Bingham was clearly at a different DTI conference to discuss the review of the Construction Act than the one I attended (3 March).
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Building on beauty
So to enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty of the Lake District, it is proposed to build "landmark culture projects across Cumbria" (17 March).
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Gleeson's choices
When chief executive Terry Massingham announces his plans for one of Britain's oldest construction firms next week, there's little doubt they will entail its radical reformation - but it's not clear just how radical, or what will remain when it's over.
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CommentStrong medicine
So the PFI has been booked in for some much-needed surgery. For years it has been getting more unwieldy, more expensive and less attractive to the private sector. Finally, Gordon Brown is to do something to save an essential method of upgrading public services.
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Diana memorial designer lays blame on client team
Landscape architect Gustafson Porter has defended itself and its consultant team against accusations of poor management on the Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park.
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Health scheme bears results
More than one-third of the construction workers who attended an industry occupational health scheme have been referred to doctors with previously undetected health problems.
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NewsCyril Sweett plans Indian expansion
Quantity surveyor Cyril Sweett plans to expand its global presence after starting talks with a number of firms in India.
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NewsThe elephant stomps on
Two high-rise schemes worth £200m have won planning permission as part of the £1.5bn regeneration of Elephant & Castle in south London.
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Electrical contractor thrown off T5 over labour dispute
Electrical contractor MBS has been thrown off the Heathrow Terminal 5 project after a row over self-employed labour.
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Schmidlin back in business
Troubled cladding firm Schmidlin has resumed production at its Swiss factory after being sold to a German materials technology group.
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FeaturesUK Green Building Council: here at last?
A Green Building Council for the UK would ensure that we stay in the vanguard of sustainable building. There's been one in the USA for 11 years, so shouldn't we have one too?
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NewsStrike hits construction of world's tallest building
Violence erupts as workers in Dubai down tools over pay and conditions.
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BRE acquires Building Performance Group
Building consultancy extends whole-life performance expertise.
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Hyder Consulting buys Bettridge, Turner and Partners
Consultancy extends its reach in the South-east with new acquisition.
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Budget: CIH brands statement "missed opportunity"
Mixed reactions to budget from housing industry experts.