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Costs: Prefabricated structural panels
Prefabricated structural panels are increasingly specified as an alternative to traditional site construction. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers the whole-life-cost implications
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FeaturesSpecifier Products
In this off-site special, a panel-framed home that’s ultra-energy efficient, all-in-one shower pods and how car parks can help solve the housing crisis. Plus the latest on the industry’s movers and shakers
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FeaturesOff-site manufacture
This week, we look at the startling way this bingo hall renovation was designed and how an off-site solution was found for an elegant cedar-framed family house in Oxford. Plus advice on specifying steel frames and all the latest products
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NewsBalfour Beatty closes 127m PFI deal
Balfour Beatty secures 25-year Bassetlaw PFI deal for new schools in Nottinghamshire.
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ACE lines up for Olympics
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering is forming two groups to link up with the Olympic delivery team.
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NewsKelly calls on Europe to invest in skills
Ruth Kelly calls on European ministers to address skill shortages in Europe.
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NewsKingspan ahead of market forecast
Kingspan says trading for the year so far is well ahead of schedule.
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NewsMcCarthy & Stone feel house market chill
Retirement home specialist says unit completions will fall 10% in 2004.
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Olympics to trigger cost inflation
Henry Davidson Developments says construction costs will spiral once London Olympic work begins.
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Council-tax payers foot bill for ‘upside-down map’ gaffe
‘X’ doesn’t mark the spot as highways clerk sends contractors to the wrong place.
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Alfred McAlpine scores three-year contract extension
Long-term focus rewarded with £75m highways deal in the East Midlands.
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Taylor Woodrow expecting to out-perform the market
Housing group draws on international base to stay one step ahead.
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Metronet contracts threatened over tube safety failures
Leaked TfL report damns Metronet’s performance.
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NewsMorgan says sorry and quits after RICS outburst
Launce Morgan, RICS construction faculty chairman, resigns after labelling the body’s management ‘arrogant’.
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NewsConstruction quick off the blocks after Olympic triumph
Strategic Forum to set up liaison group to iron out problems as contractors position themselves to win work
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Shares slide as construction firms report bad news …
City slashes prices as Mowlem, Wimpey, Travis Perkins and Gleeson issue sombre statements
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Minister to make planning more responsive to market
Housebuilders welcome Yvette Cooper’s plan to overhaul of PPG3 and force councils to release land for housing
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FeaturesOn top of the world
Wednesday, 6 July, 12.49: A moment that will leave an indelible mark on the city of London. Against the odds the UK’s capital won the right to host the 2012 Olympics. For bid leader Lord Coe, it was a personal triumph to match his two 1500 m Olympic gold medals ...