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NewsThink tank challenges planners to create social mix in Gateway
Study by the IPPR says that planning policies must address diverse needs of high earners and minority groups.
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NewsCRH predicts £830m profit for 2005
Irish materials firm’s profit expected to rise 13% despite a predicted loss at Ibstock Brick.
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NewsIndustry slips into recession
Construction output forecast to fall 1% in 2005 after dip in public spending, lower private activity and poor consumer confidence.
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Features
Costs: Anti-bacterial surfaces
The NHS pays £1bn a year to treat hospital-acquired infections. This may be cut by specifying anti-bacterial surfaces. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers some options …
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FeaturesHealthcare
This week’s Specifier checks up on the world of health, including the best and most cost-effective methods of tackling superbugs, plus products fit for a 21st-century hospital. But first, the story behind Europe’s first ever modular radiotherapy centre for cancer patients, which opens this month in London
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NewsIndustry figures heavily in New Year honours
HVCA chief executive Robert Higgs was one of many recognised for services to the construction industry.
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NewsHeathrow set for third runway
Green groups prepare for battle as government plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport come to light.
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Green Belt "worthless" under Labour say Tories
Conservatives accuse government of disregarding planning policies on Green Belt land.
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NewsNew Year, new bathroom
A third of homeowners resolve to install new kitchen or bathroom in 2006.
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Brandon Hire considers management buyout
Board approached by chief exeuctive and finance director
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Tony Langley is industry's top entrepreneur
Duncan Davidson and David Wilson also feature in Management Today list
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Kajima housing scheme to be evacuated in two weeks
Leeds scheme will be emptied by 14 January following collapse fears
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Future of PFI hospitals in doubt
FT reports affordability crisis; NHS Confederation adds to woes
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Economic roundup: House prices up, product sales down
House prices rise for the first time in 18 months
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Acquisitions roundup: David Wilson buys Ennstone land...
...whilst Amec snaps up Romanian nuclear specialist
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International roundup: Vinci scoops two contracts in Vietnam...
...whilst Israel issues tender for West Bank construction
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Rob Johnson appointed chief executive of John Doyle
Current chief executive Stef Stefanou will remain as chairman of concrete contractor.
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NewsWilson Bowden reservations up 11%
Shares rise 7% as housebuilder issues upbeat trading statement.
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Government urged to review planning around fuel depots
Explosions at Buncefield prompt calls for new rules to keep buildings at a safe distance.