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NewsConstruction client of the year
This category, backed by Schüco, acknowledges the work of those all-important clients - with the winning entry coming from the billion-pound developing giant that all the contractors seem to be dying to work with …
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NewsPFI/PPP contractor of the year
As PFI is increasingly used for public schemes, so contractors specialising in this sector are coming to the fore. Here are three that excelled in their field, with one firm a particular stand-out … Sponsored by Weber Building Solutions
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NewsIntegrated supply chain of the year
In this category, the crack team that emerged victorious was the one that applied military precision and masterminded impeccable tactics to conquer some extremely challenging projects. Sponsored by Jewson
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NewsSustainability award
Recognising the sterling efforts of the construction companies doing most to save the planet, this year's hero is a client-architect partnership that has been truly innovative. This award is sponsored by White Young Green
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NewsEntrepreneur of the year
This was a short shortlist, but this Taylor Woodrow-backed category wasn't short of entrepreneurial ideas, as these three firms show. The winner was a firm that seems intent on wiping paper use out of the industry altogether …
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NewsMajor housing project of the year
Sponsored by British Gypsum, this category looks at the best residential projects to have been built in 2005 - with the award going to a scheme that turned a former barracks into an attractive and sustainable community
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NewsOutstanding contribution to the industry
In this occasional category, Building applauds the achievements of individuals whose work has somehow shaped the construction industry for the better. The third recipient of this award is a name you might recognise …
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NewsConstructing Excellence award
In this special award, all shortlisted firms were evaluated on their health and safety practices, product value, people policies, project collaboration, culture of continuous improvement and sustainability. And the prize goes to …
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CommentWhy is Part L so bad?
Pretty much everyone in the industry agrees that saving energy and cutting carbon emissions from new buildings by 20% is a Good Thing.
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Government set to scrap Decent Homes initiative
Communities minister considers refocusing £19bn flagship housing policy to achieve wider regeneration goals
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Schools agency launches £2bn framework
Schools delivery body Partnerships for Schools has launched a £2bn framework to build flagship city academies.
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Part L may halt use of fan coil air-conditioning
Industry observers have warned that the new Part L of the Building Regulations could make it impossible for building control officers to pass schemes with standard air-conditioning systems.
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Drug tests at T5 stepped up
Heathrow Terminal 5 client BAA has stepped up drug testing on the flagship site after random checks suggested that many workers could be working under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
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NewsThe spirit of '66
Sixty-six days before the World Cup kicks off, football was the theme of the 2006 Building Awards on Tuesday at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
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Harrington tackles problem of subsidence at Wembley
South side of stadium is believed to have sunk 16 mm - although Multiplex insists no subsidence has taken place
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Commons motion calls for payment practice reforms
An early day motion has been tabled calling for improved payment practices in construction before the Olympics.
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NewsThe Brighton Eye
Architect Marks Barfield has unveiled designs for a 183 m tall observation mast to be built on the site of the West Pier in Brighton.
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Alsop partner leaves after SMC takeover
Reg Marsh, the managing partner at Will Alsop's practice, has left in the wake of the takeover by SMC Group, writes Vikki Miller.
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Taywood manager poached
Developer Native Land has poached project manager Peter Chapman from Taylor Woodrow after the residential firm's decision to cut back its mixed-use team.
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Westminster council dismisses property officer
Westminster council has dismissed one of its officers and set up a committee to monitor its corporate property department after an investigation by accountant PriceWaterhouse Coopers.