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Higgins denies scrapping tenders to woo Bechtel
David Higgins, chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority, has denied that the project manager role for the 2012 Olympics is being re-tendered with the aim of persuading American engineer Bechtel to bid.
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NewsA carry-on in Croydon
Croydon council has ruled out the Croydon Gateway scheme proposed by Stanhope and Schroders and designed by Foster and Partners.
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NewsWorld Bank to tender Indonesia
The World Bank is planning to appoint a project manager to mastermind the reconstruction of Indonesia in the wake of the 2004 tsunami, writes Sarah Richardson.
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Minister admits Building Regulations need overhaul
Housing minister Yvette Cooper gave a further indication last week the government is responding to Building's successful campaign to reform the Building Regulations.
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TrustMark is operational
Construction minister Alun Michael this week launched TrustMark, a joint project backed by consumer protection groups and 25 trade bodies.
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OFT to use phone taps in battle against cartels
The Office of Fair Trading has begun using secret service-style techniques to spy on contractors suspected of cartel activity.
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NewsGrimshaw puts brave face on 58% fall in UK profit
Bath Spa architect becomes the latest signature practice to report falling profits, despite growth in US
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NewsMayor gives zero-carbon scheme green light
London's first big zero-carbon scheme since BedZED has been given the go-ahead by London mayor Ken Livingstone.
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M&E skills levy plan under threat
The government's review of the CITB-ConstructionSkills levy system has put proposals for an M&E training fund under threat.
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Mayor's Crossrail warning
London mayor Ken Livingstone has said the Greater London Assembly will enforce a blanket ban on all office schemes within 10 years unless the £10bn Crossrail proposal is given the go-ahead.
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NewsSkanska favourite to win Heron Tower contract
Swiss Re contractor tipped to build £500m City of London skyscraper, which won planning permission last month
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NewsAnyone seen my trousers?
This £2.5m education centre for sustainable construction has been designed by architect Architype.
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Unions hit out at ‘heartless' asbestos court ruling
Thousands of workers exposed to asbestos lose right to compensation, saving insurance firms £1.4bn in payouts
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NewsMiles better
Architect PRP has been appointed to take forward this design for a housing scheme in Miles Platting, east Manchester.
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Mowlem shareholders approve Carillion bid
Mowlem shareholders have voted in favour of a £313m takeover by Carillion.
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NewsPFI survey shows 96% of schemes are working well
But Treasury and Partnerships UK research also highlights lack of flexibility and some contract problems
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MPs send letter of protest to archbishop over sell-off
MPs have protested to the Archbishop of Canterbury about plans by the Anglican church to sell off its portfolio of affordable housing in London.
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Builders ratchet up pressure over draft PPS3
Housebuilders have urged the government to toughen up its PPS3 draft guidance to prevent local authorities dictating the mix of schemes.
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NewsBellway group set to land £700m estate regeneration
Consortium made up of Bellway, Taylor Woodrow and Hyde Housing Group tipped to win south Kilburn project
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ODPM under pressure after damning report
The pressure on the department responsible for delivering the government's growth plans mounted this week after a report accused it of bullying and weak leadership.