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NewsPier review
Transport secretary Alistair Darling has opened the largest air passenger bridge in the world, Pier 6 at Gatwick Airport.
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CITB hits back at criticism of craft apprenticeships
Training body dismisses ‘misleading’ report that claims only 25% of apprentices complete their qualification
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Ratcliffe defends CSCS against ID accusations
Stephen Ratcliffe, chief executive of the Construction Confederation, has replied to criticism of the industry skills card scheme CSCS.
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Services
In this month’s specialist market focus, Simon Willis, partner at cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald, examines today’s services sector – including the current hot topics, design considerations and the all-important costs. Plus, an M&E specialist speaks out
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NewsBPB announce record profits of 287.5m
Plasterboard maker records a 29% increase in pre-tax profits.
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Edinburgh city council appoints skyline guru
Landscape architect to assess Scottish capital’s tall-building policy.
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CarillionEnterprise preferred bidder for £500m MoD contract
Joint venture lines up for seven-year maintenance, new build and refurbishment contract.
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Three on Ministry of Defence shortlist
Land Securities Trillium, Amec and VINCI/St Modwen make Defence Estate shortlist to provide accommodation for the MoD.
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Iraq boost for AMEC
Federal spending in Iraq and US and PPP wins in Britain give AMEC positive start to year.
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NewsBaggeridge blames housing market for profit fall
Profit fall of 28% caused by difficult housing market and rising energy costs.
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Market downturn in UK hits Ultraframe
Ultraframe suffers underlying pre-tax loss of £1.1m and pledges to cut costs in UK by £6m a year.
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Ken Gillespie appointed boss of Morrison's Services arm
Morrison Construction appoints company man as head of its Services division.
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NewsMouchel Parkman snaps up rail specialist ServiGroup
Support services group acquires ServiGroup for at least £15m to enhance position in rail sector.
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Corporate manslaughter bill set for new parliament
The Queen’s speech proposes bills to streamline regulation, reduce housing costs and introduce corporate manslaughter.
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NewsInterserve chairman to step down
Mike Bottjer has announced that he will step down as chairman of the support services group.
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Connaught grows profit by 14%
Acquisitions boost housing support group Connaught’s turnover to £114m as order book increases to £1.3bn.
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Costs: Sealant joints
Sealant joints may be the weakest link in a facade. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans runs through key whole-life performance and costs issues for sealant options