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CommentWonders & blunders
A train station-cum-ballroom sends Charlie Luxton into a transport of delight, but a British airport is a pain in the neck
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NewsAmec upbeat on Iraq as profit rises
Amec says "major milestones" are being achieved in Iraq as it announces a pre-tax profit rise of 5%.
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NewsAlan Ritchie tipped to win UCATT vote
UCATT Scottish regional secretary Alan Ritchie is favourite to succeed George Brumwell as UCATT general secretary
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NewsRMC hit by fall in highways spend
Losses in UK cement and aggregate division drags RMC profits down by £18.6m.
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Features
Boatspotting
Edinburgh’s reinvention as a waterfront city is just one indication that the Scottish capital, with its booming economy and population, is set for a dramatic overhaul. We look ahead at the opportunities for consultants and contractors
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FeaturesIs construction going soft?
Cuddly toys from Rok and Geberit Terrain are compromising Building’s hard-man image.
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NewsRising water work lifts Costain
Costain announces profit rise of 33% and wins preferred bidder status for £350m of water contracts.
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NewsWilson Bowden profits rise as market cools
Wilson Bowden profits increase 28.6% to £118.2m but chairman warns that interest rate rises are beginning to bite.
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NewsJarvis pulls out of student accommodation
Jarvis sells University Partnership Programme and confirms Alistair Rae as finance director.
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NewsBlair on invitation list for Wembley party
Tony Blair will attend topping out for Wembley's arch despite protesters gathered outside stadium.
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NewsSkanska Innisfree wins £265m health PFI
Scheme includes redevelopment of two hospitals in Central Nottinghamshire as well as facilities management at Newark Hospital.
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NewsCarillion wins showcase contract in Middle East
Carillion secures £175m contract for a new mixed development in Dubai's Festival City.
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Features
Is construction going soft?
Cuddly toys from Rok and Geberit Terrain are compromising construction’s hard-man image.
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FeaturesAedas man wins despite bump start
Aedas driver Jonathon Kennard wins the latest round of the Formula Palmer Audi Championship despite early race prang.
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NewsArsenal stadium ahead of schedule
Building work at new Arsenal stadium mirrors club’s successful start to the new season.
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NewsEducation expert gives city academies a black mark
Leading educationalist Peter Lampl says city academies are twice as expensive to build as comprehensive schools.
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NewsLaing predicts bumper year as first half profit doubles
Laing says glut of PFI work helped pre-tax profit increase to £13.1m for the six months to June 30.
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Comment
No better offer
The claimant successfully sued the defendant for an accident at work to his thumb, and obtained judgment in the sum of £40,854. This sum included damages and interest up to the date of judgment, which was 16 February 2004. The defendant had made a payment into court of £40,000 in ...
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NewsBovis plans joint ventures with General Property Trust
Contractor discusses European retail jobs with the Australian developer after its merger with parent Lend Lease
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NewsCPC fights for life after Lion
Directors mount rescue bid after disastrous City scheme forces project manager into administration