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FeaturesSite seeing
Even the strongest constitution can find traipsing between stands and drinking into the small hours a bit much after a while. So how about playing hooky for an afternoon? Naomi Stungo suggests some great buildings to visit nearby
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FeaturesEat, drink and mingle
Want to win friends and influence people at MIPIM? Victoria Madine reveals the golden rules of successful networking
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Features7 uses for a dead business car
You’ll come home with stacks of them, half of which you’ll never look at again. Here are some alternative uses for your unwanted cards
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"Only a helicopterwould do"
Building’s deputy editor Phil Clark – a veteran of five MIPIMS – relives his favourite Cannes stories
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NewsNew chief executive appointed in Galliford Try reshuffle
Greg Fitzgerald, managing director of the housing division, to take up new role from July, as David Calverley becomes chairman.
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‘Demolition Dave’ bids for TV fame
Contractor hopes new comedy series will bring down the house and get commissioned for the small screen.
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FeaturesTsunami diary: treading carefully
The work of building shelters and camps for victims of the tsunami is being hampered by a shortage of engineers and building materials, says Arup civil engineer Anthony Peter.
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NewsHOKs away for aviation museum
Designs by HOK reveal a gigantic new exhibition space for 30 historic aircraft.
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NewsSilverdale masterplan revealed
Masterplan for North Staffs brownfield site will be submitted for outline planning after further consultation.
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Cherry close to taking Countryside private
MBO vehicle Copthorn says it will compulsorily buy all shares by 7 April.
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NewsModular building lifts Londons Olympic chances
Bid organisers craned a modular meeting room onto a 22-storey housing block to give IOC members a clear view of London's vision.
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NewsHurleypalmerflatt appointed fit-out engineer on Foster tower
Engineerying consultancy is appointed design and building services engineer for fit out of 23-storey building.
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NewsGovernment launches Crossrail bill
Alistair Darling backs scheme but indicates that private funding will be required for the £10bn project.
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NewsBuilder sent to prison after assaulting HSE inspector
Eric Dawson is sent to four months in prison after assaulting HSE inspector Martin Smith, and causing criminal damage.
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NewsJohnson Controls wins £2m IT contract on PFI hospital
Web-based software will allow facilities managers at Romford PFI hospital to view building systems via web browsers.
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NewsStrong US performance lifts Wimpey profit 19%
Wimpey focuses on increasing operating margins rather than volume in difficult UK market.
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NewsMorgan Sindall posts record profit
Construction group says pre-tax profit of £27.9m is due to strong performance in affordable housing and fit-out sectors.
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New CDM will force clients to take safety seriously
Expert consultant says new legislation will put responsibility for safety firmly at feet of clients and designers.
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NewsPrince blames poor planning for society ills
The rule of the car and sick building syndrome is blamed by prince for health problems such as obesity and asthma.
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Government pilot tackles blighted land
ODPM and English Partnerships select 12 local authority areas with a large number of blighted brownfield sites.