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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.
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NewsCABE raises concerns about Gehry's Brighton project
Watchdog issues warning's about 'dumbing down' of lower residential blocks in international architect's King Alfred scheme.
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International acquisitions sweep consultancy sector
Sale of Pickavance Consulting to Hill International to be followed by expansion at EC Harris and Mott MacDonald.
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Prescott refuses consent for Cliveden housing plan
ODPM snubs Countryside’s plans to build 191 houses in grounds of stately home, famous for Profumo affair
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International acquisitions sweep consultancy sector
Sale of Pickavance Consulting to Hill International to be followed by expansion at EC Harris and Mott MacDonald
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High hopes
The Royal Exchange is a Grade 1 listed building. The claimants (the Corporation of London and the Mercers Company) are the trustees of the Gresham Trust and the registered proprietors of the Royal Exchange. Opposite the Royal Exchange was the head office of Lloyds Bank. On 24 October 1928 the ...
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Urban taskforce splits ahead of key report
Sir Peter Hall criticises taskforce recommendations as it calls for higher housing densities.
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Urban taskforce splits ahead of key report
A leading member of the urban taskforce is to dissent from its call for higher housing densities and more brownfield development.
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Halcrow puts Basra office on hold over security fears
Despite reconstruction contract wins, engineer says it will wait until situation improves before opening office.