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FeaturesLittle Britain sails into view
Following the heroic exploits of the British sailors in Athens it's now up to the construction industry to prove it can rule the waves.
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NewsGummer tipped as favourite for CABE chair
Tory MP and former environment secretary described as ‘hard to match’ in architectural and political experience
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EDAW to kickstart Thurrock regeneration
Architect EDAW will draw up regneration framework for Essex town with Buro Happold and Gardiner and Theobald.
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Alan Ritchie voted UCATT leader
The Scottish regional secretary will takeover in October after gaining twice as many votes as runner-up Michael Dooley.
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NewsBayliss appointed BAA construction director
Bayliss joins BAA after 12 years at Hong Kong's MTR Corporation working on rail projects
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Employers shun landmark M&E workers pay deal
One year after the Major Projects Agreement was signed, only BAA has implemented it – with extensive changes.
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NewsMultiplex warns Cleveland over disparaging remarks
Feud between contractor and steel firm intensifies as football celebrities turn a blind eye to pickets at topping out.
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Galliford and Headcrown storm July league tables
Old hand and newcomer take top two spots in monthly chart – but Bovis Lend Lease hangs on to annual title
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Lead times
Now here’s a rarity in the fast moving, everchanging world of construction economics: a quarter of relative calm in the supply chain
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NewsCostain’s campaign to win work in Iraq pays dividends
UK contractor secures three contracts in northern region of Kurdistan – and boasts a pre-tax profit of £8.1m
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NewsBroker’s notes: Winners that defy the pundits
I’m glad to see that the Square Mile is slowly getting back to life after the long summer lull. Having spent most of it in the Dordogne or attending sporting events, I feel ready now to get back into the rough and tumble of the markets … and of course ...
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NewsBrickmaker posts poor results
Brick maker Michelmersh, which won a contract to supply bricks for the redevelopment of St Pancras station in north London last month, has posted disappointing full-year results – its first after floating on alternative investment market in May
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Experimental housebuilder up and running
Newly created shell company Hightower Construction is poised to buy a groundworks contractor.
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NewsPrivate Housebuilding Annual 2004
Barratt, George Wimpey and Persimmon can all lay claim to the title of the nation’s top housebuilder.
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CommentAugust blues
The pleasure of rowing your own little boat in the modern construction industry is offset by the knowledge that you are at the mercy of a big, cruel sea
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FeaturesLet us pay your way
We take a look at construction degree course sponsorship – one of the best ways of avoiding a mountainous student debt
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Back to school
Returning to university to study for an MBA is one of the best ways to increase your earning potential. We look at the options available
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Appointments
ContractorEssex-based City & Country Construction has promoted Peter Heath (right) to construction director. He replaces Tom Higgins, who has retired after 11 years in the position.HousebuildersCala Homes (Yorkshire) has appointed Claire Daniel materials buyer.Paul Owen has been made technical manager of Warwickshire-based Chase Homes.Cambridgeshire-based Twigden Homeshas appointed Olga Hagan sales ...