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ICE acts to increase supply of flood engineers
The Institution of Civil Engineers has joined forces with government agencies in a drive to attract more workers to flood and coastal defence engineering.
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Look at me
This Sheppard Robson designed Landmark House project for Nottingham-based economic consultant Experian is finished.
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Getting into the Gulf
NG Architecture, a Beirut-based practice, has designed this mixed-use waterfront development in the city of Khobar, in eastern Saudi Arabia.
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£300m Plymouth PFI hospital scheme faces axe
Government reconsiders scheme after Multiplex and Hochtief withdraw, leaving Ferrovial as sole bidder
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NFB: Councils must improve safety practices
The National Federation of Builders has attacked the government over its attitude to construction safety, saying it will not drive improvement unless it focuses its attention on improving local authorities’ procurement practices.
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RICS reveals government spending slowdown
Government investment in public sector construction programmes fell 10% last year, according to figures calculated by the RICS.
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Londoners shut out Gateway
A survey has found that most people in London have never heard of the Thames Gateway initiative, under which thousands of houses will be built in the South-east.
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FMB expels two members for poor conduct
The Federation of Master Builders has expelled two member firms.
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Terminal 5 M&E workers reject offer of £7 travel pay
Heathrow workers hold out for original demand of £25 a day but compromise figure could be negotiated
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Milton Keynes appoints consultants on 25-year plan
Team of consultants will be led by GVA Grimley.
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WSP heads up design team at Birmingham New Street
WSP and John McAslan & Partners will carry out design and development study for £350m overhaul of Midlands rail hub.
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Amec raises profit by 5% and commits to Iraq
Support services group raises profit to £118.1m and commits to long-term presence in Iraq.
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Gleeds wins key work in the North
Consultancy is appointed on big regeneration schemes in Sheffield and Nottingham.
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Cambridge boasts new theatre
The 'Shed' theatre lies at the heart of £7.5m development programme at the Juncation theatre in Cambridge.
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Heywood Williams returns to profit after restructure
Building products firm incurs exceptional losses of £32.4m in effort to return to profitability.
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Competition: Rename Jarvis
Jarvis is considering changing its name and Building wants to hear your suggestions. Best new brand name wins a £25 drinks voucher.
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Carillion acquires Planned Maintenance Group
Contractor completes £40m acquisition of support services firm.
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Balfour Beatty doubles profit
Contractor increases pre-tax profit to £257m in 2004 and announces conctract wins in road, rail and social housing.
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Make and EPR collaborate on Blackfriars gateway building
Existing building will make way for glass building cantilevered over a bypass subject to planning approval.
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McCarthy & Stone detects market recovery
Retirement home specialist says that after six challenging months the housing market is showing signs of recovery.