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Union demands talks over Laing O’Rourke contracts
GMB hits out at exclusion from talks between employer and UCATT over plan to directly employ 6000 workers
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NewsBrussels reopens HQ after epic refurbishment
After 13 years of arguments, delays and complaints, the most contentious refurbishment project in construction history has come to an end: the European commission has moved back into the Berlaymont building.
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Poles consider using PPP to build national stadium
Polish officials are considering whether to build a national football stadium in Warsaw under a PPP scheme.
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Primary school by the sea makes waves in Kent
Hythe architect Cheney Thorpe & Morrison contributes to imaginative school design with St Augustine’s
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Winding down
In this month’s Tracker, Experian Business Strategies division reports that growth in the industry is expected to continue but the growth rate is set to decline over the three months to November
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FeaturesTime for change
In the last of this five part series, CITB-ConstructionSkills explains how major breakthroughs in the drive for vocational and on-site training will benefit employers, government and training providers
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Westbury’s profit leaps 20% despite gloomy market
… but housebuilder warns that forward orders are down 21%, and Hometrack survey reports house price falls
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CommentMean streets
If you want to make a difference to the quality of Britain’s environment, let’s have a crack at our ungenerous, confusing and arbitrary signage
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The line is drawn
… but who will cross it? As outraged housebuilders clash with the ODPM over giving planners the power to dictate mix, we commentates on the tug of war
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RICS reports slowest growth for five years
RICS survey reveals significant slowdown in construction workload for third quarter.
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Squatting cows win right to development land
Farmer acquires ownership of greenfield site from Topplan Estates after his cows "squat" on land for 20 years.
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East Sussex six battle for £100m road deal
Ringway, Colas, Amey, May Gurney, Carrillion and Accord are on the shortlist for the seven-year road maintenance project.
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Delay for Construction Act reforms
Changes to payment process set to be made after next year's general election.
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Storm warnings issued for UK and Ireland
Gales of 60 to 70mph are expected to cause damage in the UK today, as Dublin-based onstruction Industry Federation issues weather warning for Irish building sites.
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NewsAffordable housing contracts give Galliford Try 91m boost
Work won by contractor and housebuilder includes a partnership contract for 173 homes in Bude Cornwall.
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NewsGamesa reveals 2000 megawatt wind plan
Gamesa Energy UK opens new Newport energy headquarters and unveils plans to produce 2000 megawatt of wind power in Wales, England and Scotland.