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FeaturesThe Bin Laden story
Summer 1971 in the small Swedish town of Falun. Twenty-two members of Saudi Arabia’s richest construction dynasty pose for a holiday snap. Second from the right is a 14-year-old called Osama, later to become the world’s most wanted terrorist. We report on how his relatives have tried to rescue the ...
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At source
The claimants, Thames Water Utilities Ltd (TW) brought a claim against the defendants, London Underground Ltd (LUL) arising from a burst water main. They contended that the burst water main was caused by works carried out by LUL on the construction of the Jubilee Line extension (pursuant to powers conferred ...
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NewsThree major deals revive London commercial market
Contractors vie for £35m British Land scheme and two Foster-designed tower blocks worth a total of £90m
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Wembley subbies threaten legal action over GMB picket
Subcontractors consulting solicitors about legal validity of picket line and level of intimidation against workers.
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NewsORourke launches surprise attack on labour market
6000 temporary workers will have working week slashed for same money – if they become permanent staff.
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NewsWembley subbies threaten legal action over GMB picket
Subcontractors consulting solicitors about legal validity of picket line and level of intimidation against workers
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Architect quits over troubled Nato project
The NATO headquarters project in Brussels has been thrown into further disarray after the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect in charge of the project quit the practice
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NewsBig in Beijing
Arup has won the competition for the New China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing.
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NewsNew UCATT leader declares war on migrant exploitation
General secretary-elect Alan Ritchie says health and safety and immigrant welfare are priorities for union
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Trade bodies fight war of words over industry capacity
Construction Confederation calls claims that skills crisis will hinder schools programme ‘seriously misguided’
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Doors and Windows
Everything you need to know about finding, selecting and pricing the ideal product, for every application from a fire station to our featured software factory in Buckinghamshire.
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NewsBovis Homes braces itself after interest rate rises
Despite excellent first half-year and strong share price, housebuilder warns that performance will be affected
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Amec turnover down £1bn since shake-up
Amec has wiped off £1bn in construction turnover over the past three years because of its switch from construction to support services.
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WSP growth plans get boost
Support services group WSP this week said that it was ready to make acquisitions again now that the business had been successfully turned around.
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Kingspan profit jumps 33% as energy rules get tough
Tougher regulations and expansion into Europe lifted pre-tax profit at insulation manufacturer Kingspan to £25.4m.
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CommentA state-of-the-art cock-up
The Paddington health campus scheme has been mired in delays and confusion since last year. But that’s nothing compared with the report that set out to explain it all
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