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NewsCarillion to build three printing plants for Rupert Murdoch
Support services and construction company Carillion, secures £230 million contract with News International.
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NewsEden Project voted nation’s favourite building
The Eden Project beats the Gherkin to top a poll of the UK’s 20 favourite new buildings.
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WSP confident of new year prospects
Engineering consultant says firm will continue to grow in 2006 as commercial property market strengthens.
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WYG wins services contract for life sciences building
Consultant will design services on final phase of Michael Smith Building at University of Manchester.
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Willmott Dixon receives £28m London LIFT
Willmott Dixon Construction reaches financial close on three LIFT schemes in South East London.
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Plans to triple size of Stansted meet fresh opposition
The Times reports that airlines claim BAA's cost estimate is unrealistic. Plus the rest of the weekend's news.
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NewsBalfour Beatty considers rival bid for Mowlem
UK's biggest contractor confirms that it has made an approach for Mowlem to rival Carllion's £291m bid.
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NewsMicrogeneration could supply 40% of energy needs
EST report says that technologies such as mini-wind turbines and solar panels could help reduce CO2 by 15% a year.
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Waterman buys environmental management consultant
Environmental consultant Waterman Group has acquired JP Envirosystems for up to £325,000.
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NewsCarillion writes down £120m in £291m Mowlem takeover
Contractor set to become £4bn-turnover giant in league of Amec and Balfour after snapping up troubled rival.
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Sorry, that’s discontinued …
A notice of adjudication was issued on 10 June 2004. On 6 July, the claimants served its response. On 7 July the defendant accepted that the adjudicator did not have jurisdiction. The adjudication was discontinued and the defendant paid the adjudicator’s account.The claimant then asked the adjudicator for a decision ...
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Developers sign 15000 home deal in Liverpool
Four housebuilders to take on controversial regeneration work
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European ministers sign sustainable communities agreement
Almost half of Europeans live in communist era housing, commissioner reveals
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Building wins campaign to Reform the Regs
ODPM agrees to develop process for updating regulations in a ‘simpler, more transparent manner’.
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Gleeds gives Redgrave new Olympic challenge
QS signs up Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave as company ambassador for the 2012 Olympic programme.
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CommentEasy money
Loopholes in the NEC’s target contract mean contractors can use their old tricks to make a profit rather than taking a share of any project savings …