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CommentLook to Lisbon
The MEPs have just voted on the directive that aims to create a single market in services, but by ditching the ‘country of origin' principle they have given in to the protectionists
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NewsGeorge Wimpey boss set to retire as profit falls 32%
Strong performance in USA fails to mask housebuilder's weak overall results as UK profit slumps to £278m
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NewsPrince Andrew drafted in to boost Northern Way
Duke of York agrees to act as ambassador for northern regeneration initiative on trips abroad
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Restructure boosts Bonar and Law financial results
Materials business reports 13% in turnover despite tought trading conditions.
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NHS sought legal advice on scrapping Procure 21
Consultants asked to assess the likely outcome of ditching framework.
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Agency urges firms to reduce hazardous waste
Environment Agency calls on small businesses to join waste reduction scheme.
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Faber Maunsell team to advise on Mars station
NASA brings in extreme-environment experts to design research base.
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CommentKeeping the law in order
The DTI is to draft a bill to amend the construction act. This is a heroic enterprise, but don't forget it's the courts that really decide what the rules mean
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News"It's alright, I'm only four storeys up without a ladder..."
Another selection of cringe-worthy health and safety blunders from home and abroad.
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FeaturesHow green is your house (and the rest of your life)?
In a world becoming increasingly eco-conscious, Building decided to sign up three key industry figures with gas-guzzling lifestyles to be whipped into shape by our eco-guru. Katie Puckett discovered just how big their carbon footprints are, and how they plan to cut tonnes from their CO2 emission totals in 100 ...
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Was it worth it?
A claimant who rejects a defendant's settlement offer had better be sure it can win a bigger sum at trial, otherwise the legal costs could make it all pointless
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CommentTaking power
With the search for a more secure energy supply pointing to a nuclear revival, the building industry must be ready to exploit opportunities when they come
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CommentSixty-six and rising
The Turner Report proposes a national pensions scheme and an increase in the state pension age. Brian Griffiths suggests some points the government might like to consider
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CommentWonders & blunders
Toyshop owner Peter Baldwin, better known as Derek from Corrie, enjoys a night at the Prague opera. What would Mavis say?
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FeaturesCost model: Swimming pools
Britain's swimmers haven't had much success recently - so if we want a gold rush in 2012, we must start building competition pools now. Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon examines the key design and economic issues and breaks down the costs of a 50 m pool with dry sports ...
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FeaturesJust the job: from fashion to facades
Kate Cresswell tells Emily Wright why she was happy to leave high fashion to go into construction
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