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Ernst & Young to oversee Victoria and Euston overhaul
Network Rail appoints consultant to run multibillion-pound station redevelopment programme.
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Councils queue up to build 'supercasinos'
The Sunday Times reports that 47 local authorities are lining up to build Las Vegas-style venues. Plus the rest of the weekend's news.
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Jon Rouse says builders face challenge meeting green target
Housing Corporation says planning and partnership is key to achieving EcoHomes Very Good standard.
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Bill Gething to chair new independent BRE body
RIBA sustainability advisor appointed chair of BRE's Certification Sustainability Board.
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New toolkit analyses recycled content in materials
WRAP's online tool analyses recycled content for about 500 specifications.
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DTI tries to cut waste
Be Aware programme will find out whether 40 materials can be used more efficiently
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CommentHow to survive… being the new kid on the block
Keen to make the right impression in your new job? Our indispensable guide will ensure you survive any first week wobbles.
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NewsGovernment to overhaul ailing NHS LIFT programme
Heavily criticised strategy to be adapted for ‘one-stop' services as government cuts £3-5bn from PFI spending.
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On less than solid ground
This was an appeal against a Technology and Construction Court decision that Ove Arup was in breach of a design agreement by failing to design certain foundations with due care and skill and by failing to verify certain design assumption upon which the design was based.
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NewsFresh crisis at Wembley as key subcontractor quits
Chances of finishing stadium in time for FA Cup Final hit by AR Security's walk-out over payment.
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WYG buys enginneer for £935,000
White Young Green snaps up J C Warnock Consulting Engineers to increase presence in Ireland.
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Skanska 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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Durkan buys Woolwich military site for £15m
Develop's residential arm will convert Royal Military Academy Woolwich site into homes.
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CommentOn slippery slopes
Most of us have a gut feeling that economies are too important to be left to politicians. Here our new star columnist-cum-Castleford skiing correspondent explains why
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FeaturesBlack, white and Foster
The superstar architect's new tome Reflections divides his work into nine architectural themes, then illustrates each one with sumptuous full-page photographs. Martin Spring introduces a taster of the visual delights coming soon to a coffee table near you
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FeaturesHow to survive … an interview
Amaya Lopez offers a pleasingly round-numbered 10-step guide to convincing potential employers they want to hire you
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House prices on the rise
Two sets of statistics published this week give contrasting views of the state of the British housing market.
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Hanson buys paving firm to continue US growth
Hanson this week expanded its business in the USA with the acquisition of a Florida-based concrete paving company.