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NewsFacades specialist Harley ‘didn’t check’ fire performance of Grenfell insulation
Inquiry also hears cladding firm got a 47.5% discount on combustible Celotex product fitted to block
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NewsCrossrail chair says Costain and Skanska have helped cause Bond Street delay
Railway bosses confirm station will only be ready some time after rest on central section of line
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NewsMPs tell government to stop bickering with building owners and sort out cladding woes
Public Accounts Committee says housing ministry must get a grip of delays in removing flammable material
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NewsMake future contracts open book to avoid disputes over covid, Build UK tells firms
New guidance for reducing covid related disputes published
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NewsPlans lodged for two sound stages at proposed Liverpool film studio
Scheme is part of £54m ‘Hollywood of the North’ film and TV hub
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CommentRadical ideas for getting fans back into sports stadiums
Scott Brownrigg’s Neil MacOmish dreams of ways we can watch live sports in venues once again
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NewsHenry Boot shuts social housing business it bought last year
Firm blames covid for Starfish liquidation
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NewsLords committee flags concerns about new planning system
Worries raised over whether changes have been subject to enough scrutiny
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NewsArchitects swap drawing boards for van driving as covid see firms take axe to jobs
Specialist recruiter’s survey says largest firms most impacted by pandemic
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CommentThe government’s ‘algorithm for homes’ may be its next A-level style fiasco
Proposals to change the method behind England’s housing targets could dash hopes of leveling up, says Clive Docwra
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FeaturesCost model: Garden communities
Low-density rural housing schemes offer an opportunity for true net zero carbon development: from site-wide renewable energy strategies to low-carbon homes delivered through modern methods of construction. Aecom’s Richard Green, Miles Attenborough, Rob Mills and Paul Wilcock explore the benefits and costs
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry told that Harley design manager ‘not qualified’ to advise on fire performance
Cladding contractor engineer had only just started a masters degree in facades when firm was working on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment
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NewsEstimating error led Harley to favour ACM cassettes, Grenfell Inquiry told
Cladding firm’s estimating manager admits cost impact was ‘minimised’ by choice of covering eventually installed on block
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NewsMinister answers call and approves Snug’s giant prayer landmark
Sculpture will tower over Midlands motorways
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NewsBusiness group chaired by George Osborne takes aim at heritage groups opposed to Everton stadium plan
Northern Powerhouse Partnership says objections are putting thousands of jobs at risk