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A payee’s lot
The National Specialist Contractors Council has, in common with other interested parties, submitted a detailed response to the DTI consultation paper on amending the Construction Act to improve payment practices in the industry.
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Broadcasting House
How the team behind the remodelled Broadcasting House in central London married old with new - without a single programme interuption.
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House price inflation falls to nine-year low
Market continues to soften as repossession threat looms large.
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NewsScottish parliament nominated for Stirling prize
But Brighton's Jubilee Library is favourite for architects' top honour.
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Tube PPPs told they are not good enough
London Underground says private firms are slipping further behind schedule.
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Mouchel Parkman order book tops 1bn
Biggest single contract to date boosts group’s performance.
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Head of security jailed over Mont Blanc tunnel blaze
Involuntary manslaughter charges upheld for lapses in safety in Alpine road tunnel.
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Turnover increases 23% at John Doyle
Profit increases to £4.5m as chairman Stef Stefanou looks to the Olympics for improvement in South East.
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Pebble Mill makes way for science park
Demolition starts on Birmingham studios as regional development agency seeks occupants from healthcare and science sectors.
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NewsLaing bids for first US PPP
Company is part of consortium that will establish a 50-year toll road in Virginia.
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North Staffs reveals 57m regeneration plan
New projects include regeneration of coalfields and the creation of a new University Quarter in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Babcock sells Pivotal to Vp
Babcock sells its health and safety training and product group for £4.5m to VP firm Hire Station.
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Balfour Beatty preferred bidder for 160m Glasgow hospital
Construction division is appointed preferred bidder through the Canmore PFI concession.
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Windsor Castle switches on to hydro-electric power
The £1m hydroelectric power plant will be incorporated into an existing weir on the Thames.
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NewsAmec boss sacked over wifes £250k PR contracts
Company says Stephen Bowcott was dismissed for awarding contracts to PR executive, who he married last month .
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Armed Albanian gangs target sites in South-east
Gangmasters use intimidation tactics, including firing automatic weapons, to force contractors to accept workers.
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English Partnerships boss tipped for key Olympics role
David Higgins plays down ‘big rumour’ that he is contender to head up the Olympic Delivery Authority.
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FeaturesTop 100 Contractors and Housebuilders 2005
Amec has kept the yellow jersey for another year, despite being rapidly chased down Balfour Beatty and the ever more dynamic Taylor Woodrow. But before you pore over the placings, you should consider what the numbers don’t tell you.