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CIC moves to mollify clients
The Construction Industry Council has moved to head off criticism of its clients agreement by appointing a legal expert to ensure the document is fair to both clients and consultants
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Paddington hospital set to be abandoned
The Department of Health has all but abandoned plans for a £1bn PFI hospital in Paddington, London, amid delays and escalating costs.
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NewsSteps change
Jefferson Sheard Architects has unveiled this design for the entrance to Edinburgh’s Waverley Station, commonly known as the Waverley Steps.
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NewsVegas of the North
Casino operator London Clubs International has been granted a licence to operate the biggest casino in Leeds at the 93,000 m2 mixed-use Clarence Dock development next to the Royal Armouries.
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Dubai projects threatened by rising material costs
Report by consultant Davis Langdon suggests excessive demand means prices are set to continue to increase
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Raynsford brands Prince Charles ‘old fashioned’
Nick Raynsford, the former local government and construction minister, has criticised Prince Charles for being out of touch with the county’s housing needs.
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Pledge to Procure21 firms
Partners in the Procure21 initiative have received assurances that its role and status will be clarified by the end of the summer after a period of uncertainty.
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Green code set for autumn
The government is to host an autumn summit on sustainable construction as a platform to launch its Code for Sustainable Buildings.
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2012 team starts search for velopark designer
The London Development Agency has begun its search for an architect to design the Olympic velopark, it was announced this week.
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NewsRedcar moves into gear
The £45m Redcar & Cleveland Grouped Schools PFI project has reached financial close.
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Research blames employers’ attitudes for poor health
Survey reveals employer complacency on occupational health as HSE figures show no progress since summit
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Viñoly wins Oxford’s glittering masterplan prize
Architect Rafael Viñoly has seen off an international shortlist to win a major masterplanning commission from Oxford University.
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NewsA block by the Blades
Architect Robinson Design Group has received full planning permission on a £17m development at Bramall Lane, next door to Sheffield United’s home ground.
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Housebuilders lobby for year’s delay to Part L tests
Home Builders Federation seeks time to develop simplified method for meeting air-tightness requirements
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CommentWonders & blunders
Architect Raymond Young cheers a happy melding of old and new in Dundee, and boos a much less happy one in Edinburgh
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NewsAlfred McAlpine wins 50m BAA contract
Maintenance contract covers four of the seven BAA airports.