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FeaturesKerry leans on AMEC in her time of need
Kerry McFadden is the latest C-lister to chivvy a builder in the name of celebrity/charity telly.
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Bristol Museum to be created in the Lab
Lab Architecture Studio wins competition to design the new Museum of Bristol.
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EU declares war on unsafe construction
Six leading European construction bodies sign Bilbao Declaration, which aims to substantially reduce number of construction deaths in EU.
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NewsDesign chief slates new schools and hospitals
In the weekend newspapers Design Council chief David Kester criticises modern schools for being "Victorian" and Countrywide lays off 450 estate agents.
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Mouchel Parkman picks up £60m council contracts
Latest contract wins with Oxfordshire and Knowsley councils boosts Mouchel Parkman’s order book by £60m.
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Bexhill's North-South divide
Residents of a Sussex street are being divided by one-sided plans to redevelop their road.
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NewsPower struggle at CSCS puts skills card scheme at risk
Leaked report exposes ‘mistrust’ between CITB and CSCS board that is choking development of the scheme
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NewsPower struggle at CSCS puts skills card scheme at risk
Leaked report exposes ‘mistrust’ between CITB and CSCS board that is choking development of the scheme
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NewsJarvis still feeling the strain as three more bosses leave
Heads of road division and track renewal believed to have been made redundant as part of wider restructuring
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NewsPearce quits Procure21 after failing to win single contract
Mounting discontent among framework contractors leads to speculation that others might abandon NHS Estates
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NewsCountryside recommends £218m management buyout
Shareholders advised to back Cherry family’s 275p offer, amid rumours of impending bid from third party
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NewsMOMA reopens it doors
Revamped and re-invigorated, the world's most prestigious modern art gallery welcomes the public to its 125,000 square foot extension.
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NewsJarvis still feeling the strain as three more bosses leave
Heads of road division and track renewal believed to have been made redundant as part of wider restructuring
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NewsPearce quits Procure21 after failing to win single contract
Mounting discontent among framework contractors leads to speculation that others might abandon NHS Estates
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Industry calls for end to European procurement abuse
Report reveals that British companies are losing out on European contracts because clients flout directives
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Social housing
This week, a look at social housing, including whole-life costs, the latest products, and top tips. Plus, how the Peabody Trust met the needs of the over 50s in this stylish residential scheme.
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CommentThe path ahead
Having been involved in the construction industry in various capacities since 1965, I find it hard to recall a time when there have been greater opportunities for the sector.
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Our golden opportunity
Over the past five months Building has run the Action for Skills series, with ConstructionSkills, to kick-start a debate about training and the new sector skills agreement. Now, to round off the series, this supplement – a constructor’s manual, if you will – offers an overview of training needs ...
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FeaturesThe ideal partner
John Rackstraw, chief executive of Pearce Group and a devotee of the Egan message, explains how he’s putting the principles of partnering and integrated supply chains into action