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British firms flummoxed by rules on PFI balance sheets
British companies involved in PFI work are confused about how to report projects on balance sheets because of international accounting standards introduced this year.
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Currie & Brown in Mexico
British consultant Currie & Brown has been appointed by the Mexican government to manage a £3.3bn public–private partnership hospital programme.
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Who'd be a contractor?
Contractors across the UK are gambling it all for higher margins. Over 12 pages, Building examines the high-stakes world of contracting, interviews Sir Martin Laing about the good old days, and offers five survival strategies for small firms plus theres a quiz to see if youve got what it ...
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Sport and leisure
This week, we find out how to specify gyms and nightclubs without breaking into a sweat, showcase all the latest products for your facilities and provide our always-essential suppliers list. But first, the British architect designing a breezy field of dreams in sweltering Abu Dhabi
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NewsAMEC finalises 800m bridge deal in South Korea
Construction of Incheon Bridge to begin immediately.
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Prescott appoints first chair of sustainable academy
Professor Peter Roberts is appointed chair of the new Academy for Sustainable Communities in Leeds.
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Babcock board begins programme of change
Turner’s retirement signals start of non-exec shake-up.
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58-megawatt on-shore wind farm is opened
New Welsh wind farm generates power and controversy in equal measure.
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FeaturesSport and leisure
This week, we find out how to specify gyms and nightclubs without breaking into a sweat, showcase all the latest products for your facilities and provide our always-essential suppliers list. But first, the British architect designing a breezy field of dreams in sweltering Abu Dhabi …
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Government launches new anti-cowboy scheme
The Trustmark accreditation scheme will replace the discredited Quality Mark which closed last year.
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Urban development big hitter appointed to growth area
West Northamptonshire Urban Development Corporation appoints Michael Hayes, former president of the RTPI, chief executive.
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NewsHouse prices falling at sharpest rate since 1992
RICS reports declining house prices in May but says confidence among surveyors is improving.
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NewsJohn Laing follows PPP road into Finland
John Laing consortium is appointed preferred bidder on £223m Finnish PPP motorway scheme.
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NewsBerkeley confirms Lend Lease interest in Crosby Homes
The Berkeley Group says it has received approaches for the Crosby housing business.
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New safety rules help secure 30% profit rise for Latchways
Manufacturer of fall arrest systems says Working at Height Regulations had boosted its business.
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Amey consortium wins £600m MoD contract
Amey Lex consortium will provide plant and field mechanical handling equipment for 15 years.