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The parent trap
Over recent years many people have criticised the construction industry for not making enough of an effort to attract women recruits.
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Carillion deal is put on hold as inquiry begins
A meeting in which Carillion was to be named preferred bidder on a large-scale contract with Bradford council has been put on hold while the authority investigates accusations of foul play.
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RICS warns of slowdown
The latest survey by the RICS, published this week, said economic growth continued to slow in June.
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China to talk to UK firms about healthcare PFIs
The Chinese ministry of health is considering using the UK construction sector’s expertise to develop its own healthcare PFIs.
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NewsBovis’ northern boss leaves two weeks after promotion
Mark Nicholson departs suddenly a fortnight after his remit was extended to cover Scotland and North-east
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Opposition to land tax gets stronger
The Treasury has come under increased pressure to rethink its support for a development tax after Housing Corporation chair Peter Dixon said that it could provoke a “land strike”.
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Whitehall to be told industry can deliver nuclear plans
Banks explore ways to fund a new-build power station programme as ministers prepare for autumn debate
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L breaks loose
Nigel Potter looks at what the toughened-up Part L, which is set to be implemented early next year, has in store for designers and contractors
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It’ll be airtight on the night
Airtightness testing will add another step to the commissioning process. The targets are not too onerous, but airtight buildings will help meet carbon emission targets, says Nigel Potter, technical development manager at BSRIA
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On code red
The Code for Sustainable Buildings is setting demanding targets for all public sector buildings, and is set to be implemented next April. Now the task group that created it says the government needs to gets its act together – and fast.
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Fire fighters
The latest requirements of fire safety regulations Part B are aimed to give designers more choice in how they can install measures to help to save lives.
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Part e people
Dave Baker, managing director of Robust Details Ltd, looks back on a year of robust testing of Part E – and hopes that the scheme will be adopted for Part L
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FeaturesBuilding triumph at Highbury
Building magazine win the Willmott Dixon London 5-a-side cup at the fifth time of asking.
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NewsAllan McMullen elected CIOB President
Chief Executive of CITB in Northern Ireland looks to the future in his new role.
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NewsCarillion says trading in line with expectations
Six-month period to 30 June gives positive start to year for support services and construction company.
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Childs' latest Freedom Tower design "truck-bomb-proof"
Latest design fortified to satisfy NYPD and anti-terrorist experts.
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Green light for Europes biggest wind farm
Council overrides public opinion to approve plans for 209 turbines.
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WYG gears up for profit increase
Consultancy firm expects increase in orders to bring profit boost.
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Costs: Lighting systems
Good lighting design can give retailers a competitive advantage as well as being energy efficient. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans looks at the whole-life costs of common lighting options