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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Concrete frames
Ian Purton reports on the impact of the new Eurocodes, the increase in post-tensioned flooring and recent cost changes in the sector
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Structural steelwork
The Chinese construction market and the Eurocrats in Brussels are having an effect on the steelwork sector, reports David Cane
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CommentShot by both sides
The latest edition of the New Engineering Contract has come under fire from employers and contractors, but it is the project manager that ought to worry
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Comment
Big bang theory
We all know we should have disaster recovery procedures in place, but it takes an event like the Buncefield explosion to make them a priority
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CommentMr Jackson's justice
Up until now, PFI contracts have contained clauses intended to separate contractors from their statutory rights. This is not lawful
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CommentLoss leader
Marks & Spencer has won a tax case allowing it to use losses made by Europe subsidiaries to cut its UK tax bill. So what does that mean for construction firms?
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CommentIf there must be sport …
If we really have to have beach volleyball and synchronised swimming in our capital, can we get our architects to make sure that they're staged in style?
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FeaturesBalance of power
Building’s annual rundown of Europe’s top 300 contractors confirms the continued dominance of the French - Vinci and Bouygues remain in the top two positions. Mark Leftly and Emily Wright reveal the secrets of the superpowers’ success and split the continent into six regions to analyse how fast the PPP ...
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NewsFoster Group reports £544,000 loss
Lord Foster's international architecture business slides into the red after four years of falling profits.
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NewsMultiplex denies forcing steel firm out of business
Contractor says it did not intend to replace Cleveland Bridge. Download Multiplex's legal reply here.
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NewsT5 strike back on
Civil engineering workers due to strike tomorrow at Heathrow Terminal 5 after unions call improved pay offer "unworkable".
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NewsODPM to appoint Thames Gateway champion
ODPM says role of Thames Gateway champion will be advertised in February as consultant slams rudderless plans.
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£2.2bn Japanese bid for Pilkington likely to be accepted
Nippon Glass hope for third time luckily as it renews offer for British firm.
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Legionnaires' bacteria found at T5
Health officials investigating a suspected case of Legionnaires' disease at Terminal 5 have found the bacteria on the site.
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NewsBalfour Beatty pulls out of bid for Mowlem
Balfour Beatty makes agreement to buy two of Mowlem's businesses if Carillion bid succeeds.
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NewsNick Raynsford launches housing research body
The NHBC Foundation chaired by Nick Raynsford will spend more than £500,000 in housing research and development.
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NewsJean Nouvel gets green light for City scheme
One New Change will offer over 500,000 sq ft office and retail space to the East of St Paul's Cathedral.