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Aedas Architects’ US drive
Peter Oborn has taken over as managing director at commercial architect Aedas, the world’s sixth largest practice, and will spearhead its expansion drive in the USA.
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Systech offers 25p a share for rival James R Knowles
Construction consultant Systech Group has made a formal bid of 25p a share for its AIM-listed rival James R Knowles.
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ODPM hires planning chief
The ODPM has appointed a new planning director amid mounting concerns that it has lost focus.
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Milton Keynes rejects housing demolition idea
Milton Keynes council has rejected proposals by the new town’s delivery agency for the demolition of large numbers of council houses.
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CommentOn the way to the forum
“Item 1: If we scrapped ourselves tomorrow, would anybody notice?” One suspects that this is unlikely to appear on the agenda when members of the Strategic Forum for Construction next meet. But it wouldn’t be a bad starting point for their discussions, would it?
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The British Film Institute has appointed Balfour Beatty’s Mansell to refurbish its National Film Theatre on London’s South Bank.
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Former Multiplex boss Paul Gandy joins Mowlem
Former Multiplex construction boss Paul Gandy has joined Mowlem as managing director of projects and construction.
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NewsConstruction activity on the rebound
Industry activity set to increase in 2006 according to RICS report.
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NewsFeatured job - architect at Chapman Taylor
Chapman Taylor is seeking an experienced architect to join a regeneration project.
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Redrow snaps up Urban Catalyst in Barking
Developer’s move wins rights to £100m mixed-development scheme in Essex.
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AMEC trading in line with expections
Sale of AMEC SPIE likely to go ahead in second quarter 0f 2006.
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SIG profits ahead of expectations at £94m
Insulation supplier sees sales rise 16% as all sectors exceed expectations.
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NewsBowcott still in the running for CEO job
Osborne refuse to rule out candidate sacked by Amec over conflict of interest.
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World Bank gives backing to anti-corruption research
Executive board gives go-ahead for detailed study of measures to protect western firms from corrupt developing world governments.
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NewsTaylor Woodrow house completions drop 9.7%
In a trading statement, group says it completed 8178 homes in the UK in 2005, and that average selling prices dropped from £197,000 to £185,000.
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NewsBovis Homes sees encouraging signs in market
Housebuilder sees improving consumer confidence but says 2005 results would be slightly below forecasts.
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NewsBalfour Beatty predicts 'net exceptional profit'
Contractor makes confident prediction for March's year-end results, largely due to PFI disposals.
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Costain financial director steps down
Charles McCole will leave company later in the year as contractor says results will be in line with expectations.
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Land Securities to bid for Leeds schools programme
Land Securities Trillium forms joint venture with PPP specialist Mill Group to bid for £250m Building Schools for the Future project.