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    Tenants’ veto threatens Edinburgh housing plan

    2006-01-06T00:00:00Z

    The delivery of up to 10,000 affordable homes in Edinburgh is under threat after tenants voted to reject a housing stock transfer.

  • Major extension: The Prior’s Hall scheme will add 5100 homes to Corby
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    Milton Keynes growth area makes vital breakthrough

    2006-01-06T00:00:00Z

    East Northamptonshire council approves Bee Bee Developments’ application for 395 ha scheme in Corby

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    Energy sappers

    2006-01-06T00:00:00Z

    The method of calculating energy performance in homes – SAP – has been updated for 2005. Meanwhile a new version for non-dwellings is being developed – and it’s a much more complicated affair, says Paul Davidson of BRE

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    European lead

    2006-01-06T00:00:00Z

    The European Performance of Buildings Directive comes into force on 1 January 2006 and its stringent energy measures will keep building owners, tenants and property lawyers on their toes. David Strong of BRE looks at the small print

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    Healthcare

    2006-01-06T00:00:00Z

    This weeks Specifier checks up on the world of health, including the best and most cost-effective methods of tackling superbugs, plus products fit for a 21st-century hospital. But first, the story behind Europes first ever modular radiotherapy centre for cancer patients, which opens this month in London

  • Redrow Debut
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    Redrow prepares for first half dip in profit

    2006-01-05T09:46:00Z

    Average prices of homes drop as demand for city-centre development falls.

  • Wembley CAD image
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    Bookies lose confidence in new Wembley Stadium

    2006-01-05T11:00:00Z

    FA show of confidence fails to rub off on bookmakers as Cup Final deadline looms.

  • Ian Coull
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    Slough Estates buy Central European developer GREI

    2006-01-05T10:34:00Z

    £13.1m deal creates immediate presence in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary.

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    Gleeson to be Liverpool City Council's preferred developer

    2006-01-05T10:17:00Z

    Group commits to long-term housing project as part of city centre regeneration.

  • Kingsdale School
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    Galliford Try order book tops £1bn mark

    2006-01-05T08:51:00Z

    Education PFI contract key to group’s strong performance as housing completions increase by 25%.

  • Features

    Checklist

    2006-01-05T17:45:00Z

    Keeping superbugs at bay is a top priority for the NHS, so hospitals must be designed with cleaning in mind. Scott Brownrigg and Barbour Index explain how it should be done

  • Longer life fluorescent lamps
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    Products

    2006-01-05T17:38:00Z

    The latest anti-bacterial coatings, specialist sanitaryway, robust partitions, lighting, air fresheners and smoke detectors to fit into your healthcare scheme, plus the news from the materials firms

  • Thames Gateway
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    Think tank challenges planners to create social mix in Gateway

    2006-01-04T10:16:00Z

    Study by the IPPR says that planning policies must address diverse needs of high earners and minority groups.

  • Ibstock house
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    CRH predicts £830m profit for 2005

    2006-01-04T09:53:00Z

    Irish materials firm’s profit expected to rise 13% despite a predicted loss at Ibstock Brick.

  • Construction generic
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    Industry slips into recession

    2006-01-04T12:20:00Z

    Construction output forecast to fall 1% in 2005 after dip in public spending, lower private activity and poor consumer confidence.

  • Features

    Costs: Anti-bacterial surfaces

    2006-01-04T18:18:00Z

    The NHS pays £1bn a year to treat hospital-acquired infections. This may be cut by specifying anti-bacterial surfaces. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers some options …

  • Linear accelerator machines (this page and far right) deliver high-energy X-rays to treat cancer
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    Healthcare

    2006-01-04T18:01:00Z

    This week’s Specifier checks up on the world of health, including the best and most cost-effective methods of tackling superbugs, plus products fit for a 21st-century hospital. But first, the story behind Europe’s first ever modular radiotherapy centre for cancer patients, which opens this month in London

  • Robert Higgs
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    Industry figures heavily in New Year honours

    2006-01-03T11:04:00Z

    HVCA chief executive Robert Higgs was one of many recognised for services to the construction industry.

  • Heathrow airport
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    Heathrow set for third runway

    2006-01-03T09:55:00Z

    Green groups prepare for battle as government plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport come to light.

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    Green Belt "worthless" under Labour say Tories

    2006-01-03T16:07:00Z

    Conservatives accuse government of disregarding planning policies on Green Belt land.