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AMEC to sell Spies and restructure
All change at construction group as takeover talk continues.
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London Assembly accuses LDA of ‘failure’ over brownfield development
GLA says development agency must ‘get to grips’ with using derelict land in the capital.
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Latham sees turnover grow 10.8%
Distributor warns that strong half-year results may not be sustainable.
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NewsHornagold: It’s a 40-year job
A leading construction consultant has predicted that the Thames Gateway regeneration area will not be developed properly until 2045, after a survey of more than 100 chief executives and chairmen.
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Miliband talks up importance of ‘vision thing’ at Gateway
The government intends to have a strategic framework for the Thames Gateway in place by next summer, said communities minister David Miliband.
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NewsMilliband plans framework for Thames Gateway
Communities minister tells Thames Gateway Forum that framework will join up economic, public service and housing developments.
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Jack Lemley appointed chair of Olympic Delivery Authority.
Ex-head of Channel Tunnel group Transmanche-Link is chosen to chair Olympic Delivery Authority.
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NewsCrest Nicholson to expand affordable housing arm
Housebuilder announces intention to expand business in 2006 in latest trading statement.
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NewsSpeedy Hire reports 16% profit rise
Equipment provider announces pre-tax profit of £13m and 21% rise in turnover to £120m.
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NewsDavid Higgins appointed head of Olympic Delivery Authority
English Partnerships chief executive will be responsible for delivering Olympic construction programme.
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Wolseley acquires two more companies
The building materials supplier buys US-based distribution company Mobile Supply and French builders merchant MSCO for a total of £4m.
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Willmott Dixon lands £4m Richmond school contract
Contractor will work with architect Ruddle Wilkinson and structural engineer Alan Conisbee & Associates on two-story extension to Collis Primary School.
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Telford Homes reports 35% profit rise
Housebuilder posts pre-tax profit of £3.3m, compared with £2.5m for the same period last year. Turnover rose 26% to £27.8m over the same period.
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Masterplanner announced for Birmingham's Warwick Bar area
Waterside Regeneration company ISIS and Birmingham council announce that Kinetic AIU will draw up mixed-use plan for 1.9 ha site.
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NewsOlympics price tag set to double?
The Observer reports that the government has seriously underestimated construction costs for the 2012 Games. Plus, all the other news from the weekend papers.
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NewsSIG buys six firms for £41m
Spending spree by building supplier continues as number of 2005 acquisitions reaches 17.
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Scottish Enterprise plans construction centre of excellence
Development agency starts search for industry partners to build centre to boost lower-than-average performance in Scotland’s construction sector.
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Jack Lemley appointed chair of ODA
Ex-head of Channel Tunnel group Transmanche-Link is chosen to chair Olympic Delivery Authority.
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NewsCowes waterfront scheme unveiled
Following initial consultation, re-vamped plans are more wild-life friendly.