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NewsBoost for construction as HS2 construction phase gets under way
Phase one of the £100bn railway finally kicks off 10 years after being announced
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NewsClients hand out £4.5bn of work in July
New data reveals top-spending clients across different sectors
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NewsCrossrail admits once again it may open without Bond Street
The railway had previously revised its forecast to say the problem station would open with the rest of the central section
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NewsCompetition watchdog launches action against top housebuilders
Four of the UK’s biggest listed builders are facing action over mis-selling leasehold homes
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NewsGovernment dismisses call to expand £1.6bn cladding fund
Housing ministry says building owners should meet costs of repairing unsafe high-rises
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NewsBarratt attacks new Help to Buy scheme
The government’s changes to the programme will not help get people onto the housing ladder, says housebuilder
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NewsBerkeley Group maintains profit guidance despite covid-19 hit
Firm still forecasting pre-tax profit of £500m after better than expected trading
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Alert but not alarmed
This week’s mix of unexploded bombs, books from beyond the grave and a lucky person benefiting from lockdown
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CommentThe level of client inquiries is amazing, now we just need them to commit
There are plenty of opportunities for SMEs working in the right sectors, says Claritas’ Simon Wilkinson
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FeaturesRoundtable: How covid is changing construction
What can we learn from construction’s response to the challenges of the pandemic, and how might industry practices change as a result? Some of the biggest names in the sector offered their thoughts at a virtual roundtable hosted by Fieldfisher and Alinea Consulting
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CommentEssential law: Variations, part four
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, James Worthington and Vanessa Jones address the scope to omit works under a building contract
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NewsSeverfield optimistic over covid-19 recovery
Contractor admits its order book has shrunk in recent months
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CommentCan a duty of care be owed to a non-existent party?
Simon Lewis examines a case that clarifies the rules on when a duty of care can be owed to third parties
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NewsCostain to take £45m hit after A465 project decision
Arbitration ruling in favour of the Welsh government
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NewsCost of Lendlease prison balloons by £116m
Government blames inflation and extra ground works for 70% cost increase
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NewsBrick sales hit 2020 high point
Official figures show brick deliveries, seen as an indicator of housebuilding activity, returning to near pre-crisis levels
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NewsRace for contractors to build new Whipps Cross hospital begins
Barts Health NHS Trust one of six to receive £2.7bn of government funding
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NewsHousebuilders remain cautious as furlough draws to a close
Senior industry figures say market risks are holding back investment