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Row erupts over housing targets
A political row has broken out after a regional assembly voted to reject government housebuilding targets for the South-east
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Government in talks over skills qualifications
The government is in talks with construction chiefs over creating a register of reputable trade body skills qualification schemes.
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NewsBerkeley triumphs at Regeneration Awards
Berkeley scooped four awards at the 2004 Regeneration Awards, the first ceremony in an annual event organised by Building.
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NewsBovis wasn’t tough enough at Holyrood, boss admits
Chief executive says contractor should have threatened to ‘up sticks’ during construction of Scottish parliament
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NewsUrban Splash wins iconic Sheffield redevelopment
Developer Urban Splash has won one of the highest profile regeneration schemes in the country, the redevelopment of the Park Hill estate in Sheffield.
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Call for delay to tax launch
The construction industry’s tax committee has asked the government to delay the start of a new tax scheme because firms need more time to comply with the rules.
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Regeneration firms vie for EP’s £90m Midlands fund
A shortlist of some of the country’s biggest regeneration names has been drawn up to create the first regeneration fund involving a public development agency and private development firms.
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NewsCambridge architecture school may be reprieved
University arts and humanities school agrees to divert funding to threatened department until 2008
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Private sector ready to bid for housing grants
Commercial housebuilders are preparing to bid for social housing grants for the first time, having won the go-ahead last month with the passage of fresh legislation.
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CommentThe scrabble for cash
Four years ago, when construction was comfortably ensconced at the old Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the government ran a scheme called Partners in Innovation.
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Casino offers to bankroll Birmingham stadium
Las Vegas Sands says it will build Birmingham a 60,000-seat stadium if council allows them to build a super casino next door.
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FeaturesSmith bowls British Gypsum to victory
Paul Smith uses ballroom technique to beat Building magazine for the first time in Challenge Trophy.
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NewsDTI admits construction statistics blunder
Figures showing industry slump in 2003 were actually distortions caused by computer glitch.
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Hammerson and Multiplex to regenerate Cricklewood site
Hammerson will focus on commercial element while Multiplex concentrates on residential side of 240-hectare development.
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Golden Rule remains intact as Brown looks North
Chancellor says Golden Rule has not been broken and announces plans for "science cities" in the North.
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News£1bn contracts keep Alfred McAlpine profit on track
Trading statement reveals £27m exceptional loss but says that contract wins will ensure 2004 profits are in line with expectations.
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Feilden Clegg Bradley named architect of the year
London-based practice dominates Architect of the Year Awards, winning four of the 13 categories on offer.
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FeaturesThe nightmare before Christmas?
Networking parties at Christmas often lead to nothing more than sore heads and empty wallets. John Cowell explains how to avoid the pitfalls of the Port and Stilton evenings.
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Government announces another £1bn for roads
The three-year programme of improvements will be targeted at the strategic road network.