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Features
Costs: Concrete repairs
The concrete repair sector is big business, but work is often done haphazardly, causing worse problems. Anthony Waterman of BRE examines repair options and their whole-life costs
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FeaturesStructures
This foray into the world of building structures begins with this startling, earthquake-proof house suspended over a New Zealand cliff-face. Plus overleaf we report on the vexed subject of new European standards, look at the costs of concrete repair and offer guides to products and suppliers
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NewsStrong Irish market boosts Grafton profit by 32%
Builders merchant increases profit to £132m as Irish acquisition performs beyond expectations.
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Council builders vote to strike in pensions row
Construction workers in local authorities are preparing to strike over government plans to raise the retirement age to 65.
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Sheppard Robson plans iconic projects for Lakes
Architect and client Rural Regeneration Cumbria in talks with investors and delivery partners about a £1bn investment into landmark culture projects across Cumbria.
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Livingstone defends Rogers against anti-semitic charges
Ken Livingstone backs Richard Rogers at MIPIM after architect was accused of semi-semitism.
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NewsIn the shadow of Mount Ventoux
Our intrepid cyclist Chris Hill and his team mates ride triumphantly into Cannes to be greeted by Ken Livingstone
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Firms fined £40,000 after fatality
CA Blackwell and Combined Stabilisation are fined by magistrates following the death of Bernard Place in 2003.
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NewsProfit rises 7% at Amec
Pre-tax profit reaches £124m during 2005, with turnover rising by £285m to £4943m, despite an underperforming UK infrastructure division.
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NewsRIBA and WWF welcome stricter sustainability code
Architectural and environmental bodies back government plan to strengthen Code for Sustainable Homes.
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NewsFMB kicks out four firms for misconduct
Federation of Master Builders terminates the membership of four firms following complaints from clients.
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Ennstone doubles profit to £13m
Revenue also jumps 43% for aggregates firm as profit is boosted by integration of Johnston.
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NewsAn uphill task
Chris Hill and his fellow riders struggle over mountains and through forests in their last leg before freewheeling down to Cannes for the first day of MIPIM
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NewsBovis Homes records 20% slump in profit
Housebuilder blames 'competitive and challenging period' for fall in profit from £145m to £116m.
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NewsAlpine House opens at Kew
The Times reveals details of new glasshouse. Plus, the weekend papers' other news.
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NewsJohn Laing profits up 43%
Turnover down but robust performance in the roads division enables Laing to increase profit to £36m.
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Middle East expansion drives Interserve profit 15%
Profit at construction and support services group increases to £48m.
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NewsA bitter wind
Chris Hill and the rest of the Tour de MIPIM's riders have covered the first 160 km, but now east of Paris they encounter harsh weather conditions. Can Chris keep up with the pace?