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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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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
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FeaturesStep 1: educate the people - Young hearts and minds
Can a child of seven appreciate great buildings? Will a 15-year-old see the career opportunities construction has to offer? Well yes, but only if construction firms go to schools and actually talk to young people
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FeaturesA sure way in
Construction apprenticeships are as popular as ever with young people, but employers are less enthusiastic about the costs involved. So what can be done to give young people a secure path into the industry?