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UK firms caught by VAT rule
UK construction firms are set to lose tens of millions a year in reclaimed VAT after a European Court of Justice decision, according to Arval, part of French bank BNP Paribas.
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SMC Group backs out of buying Aukett
Aukett Group, the only architect quoted on the London stock exchange, has announced that architect SMC Group has dropped plans to take it over.
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FeaturesSmarten up
The National Audit Office claimed last week that the government was becoming a better client. It noted that 55% of public sector projects were now completed to budget, compared with 25% in 1999. It also recommended ways to avoid the £2.6bn of waste caused by poor management. Building asked four ...
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NewsJohn Laing’s profit rises to £25m on back of PFI market
Support services firm’s core divisions turn in good results including £6.4m profit from sale of roads PFI stake
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Wolseley shopping spree produces the goods
Wolseley’s £217.8m shopping spree in the last six months produced results this week as the company revealed a 35% jump in pre-tax profit to £287.2m.
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Kier’s homes division helps boost profit 54% to £27m
Contractor Kier announced a pre-tax profit of £26.9m for the six months to 31 December, a rise of 54% on the same period the previous year.
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FeaturesPolitics and architecture
With the anticipation of a general election hanging in the air, we examine the importance of architecture to politicians and the people who vote for them – and takes stock of what Blair has done for the built environment in his eight-year tenure
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NewsEast of England spurns housing targets
Regeneration minister Lord Rooker has failed to win the backing of regional authorities in the East of England for government growth plans
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FeaturesNot so quiet
The Priory may sound like a place for calm reflection or celebrity detox, but Monahan Blythen’s latest project is in fact a funky playschool for the toddlers of Great Yarmouth
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A brand new start
Jarvis recently said it just might, one day, change its name to something a bit less cock-up connected – so naturally Building jumped at the chance of making a bit of cash as a branding consultant. We drummed up suggestions from the industry, and judged which one was right for ...
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FeaturesCities with propellers on
Fresh planning rules are about to be introduced that call for developments to generate 10% of the energy they will use from on-site renewable sources. We ask whether this is an entirely serious suggestion …
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NewsGleeson sells building arm in black month for contractors
Listed contractor quits sector following £16.6m losses, as Mowlem and Alfred McAlpine also suffer woes
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NewsPickett’s Lock stadium gets off the blocks
Architect David Morley has released images of designs for the £16m Lee Valley athletics centre at Pickett’s Lock, north-east London.
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NVQ students guaranteed work placements
Students completing National Vocational Qualification courses in construction will be guaranteed work placements in the industry, under a joint initiative between employers and training body CITB-ConstructionSkills
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Construction firms set to offer ‘Tesco law’ services
Construction firms are poised to take advantage of a government ruling that will allow them to offer legal advice as part of their service.
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Prescott’s out-of-town U-turn
The government has made a U-turn in policy by making it easier for developers to build out-of-town shopping centres.
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NewsReview of Construction Act to reform payment practices
Government consultation paper hailed as a ‘bold’ approach by industry leaders as it tackles contentious issues
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North-east roofing cartel exposed
Ten more roofing contractors have fallen foul of the drive to root out price-fixing in the construction industry