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International costs: 2006
The 14th annual survey by Gardiner & Theobald examines what it’ll cost to build offices, homes, warehouses and shops around the world - and takes a look at this year’s global price forecasts
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CommentWho's hungry?
We've all enjoyed the spectacle of Carillion and Balfour Beatty each grabbing a bit of Mowlem and pulling, but it doesn't mean we should expect a round of takeovers
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CommentOne thing straight
When the DTI asked an industry mob to discuss the Construction Act, a fight quickly ensued - but those present showed great solidarity on another issue
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Multiplex's legal position
Last month's news that the FA has switched the Cup Final to Cardiff shocked the industry - it should also prompt us to question the use of lump-sum contracts
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FeaturesCleared for take-off
As you can see, most of the heavy lifting is done at Terminal 5. Now, BAA has to get all the systems, from baggage handling to security systems, integrated by March 2008.
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FeaturesHow to survive … an office romance
Amaya Lopez offers lovestruck colleagues a 10-step guide on how to avoid losing your job and breaking hearts
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Capita Symonds hits £200m
Consultant Capita Symonds this week said that it had become a £200m-turnover business.
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Rock and William Pears form LIFT joint venture
Rock Consulting, the PPP management consultant, and support services group William Pears have set up a company to operate in the NHS LIFT market.
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NewsShortlists announced for 2006 Building Awards
The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Grosvenor House Hotel on 4 April.
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NewsPersimmon thrives as Taylor Woodrow falters
There were contrasting fortunes for two of the the UK's largest volume housebuilders this week.
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FeaturesA self-made man
Craig Phillips is not your typical Big Brother survivor, scraping a living from their diminishing fame. Rather, he has invested his vast energy in a vast range of projects, including a skills centre in his native Liverpool.
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FeaturesEquatorial chic
Edward Cullinan Architects knew how to design a university, but not how to design one in a country where the annual temperature varies between 85 and 89°F. Yet its solution was brilliant...
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FeaturesNow you're one of us
After four months of gruelling round-the-clock negotiations, Carillion finally handed over £313m and took control of its similarly sized rival Mowlem. Now the hard part begins …. Illustration by Elliot Thoburn
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Parliament to get new entrance
The Houses of Parliament is to have a visitors' centre, designed by Architects Design Partnership.
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Sir Robert McAlpine to win ‘Snoasis' resort
Sir Robert McAlpine is set to build the Snoasis winter leisure resort in Suffolk after its sole rival Mowlem withdrew from the bidding process.
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New kid on the block
Aedas Architects has submitted this £38m scheme to Manchester council for approval.
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Out in Africa
A 4500 m2 British embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, has been designed for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office by Manser.