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CommentTalking ’bout a revolution
Construction is too important to be left to the many venerable and dignified institutions that adorn our industry. If they’re to change, drastic action may be necessary
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CommentWonders & blunders
Philip Wildman stands up and salutes a Tube station that doubles as a dystopic film set, but is bent out of shape by a museum
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Slow but sure
In this month’s Tracker, Experian Business Strategies reports that growth in the industry is expected to continue over the next three months, albeit at a slower rate than before
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Government boosts green grants by £8.5m
New energy minister Mike O’Brien pledges an extra £8.5m in grants for renewable energy projects.
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UK construction worker taken hostage in Iraq
Two Americans and a Briton working for Bahrain firm Gulf Services Company are snatched from their home in Baghdad.
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NewsGrowth in housing and support services lifts Kier profit
Kier reports a 26% rise in profit as housing and support services expand at expense of less-profitable construction division.
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Industry unhappy with Quality Mark overhaul
Trade associations fear that scheme members will face a financial burden and lack of representation.
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Sustainable Bill set to pass into law
The Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill is set to receive Royal Assent tomorrow (Thursday).
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NewsMinisters kept in the dark over Holyrood
Lord Fraser says that Scottish ministers were too far removed from the project to be able to control costs.
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T. Clark acquires regional player for £2.1m
Electrical contractor extends eastwards with acquisition of King’s Lyn-based Anglia Electrical Services.
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Specifier Products
The latest window and door solutions, including new doors for a venerable institution in Cambridge, fire station entrances that fly open in seconds and some eye-catching coloured glazing
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FeaturesHow to specify a doorset
Ensuring all the components of a doorset combine to give the required performance on site is a major challenge for any specifier. Here we outline how current Building Regulations apply to an internal door
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FeaturesHounded out
Cats and dogs can Britain’s favourite pets, but if you live in council accommodation you’d probably have to make do with a bird or fish.
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Hill urges councils to speed up planning process
Planning minister Keith Hill warns that local authorities could fall short of planning applications targets.
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NewsSpeakers announced for Prescott summit
An Italian MEP and Seattle banker are among those invited by John Prescott to speak at next year's Sustainable Communities summit.
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NewsRedrow predicts rosy future
Redrow achieves 17% rise in pre-tax profit and claims that housing market will remain robust despite interest rate rises.
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NewsFarrell appointed masterplanner at Paddington hospital
Terry Farrell and Partners submitted initial hospital plan to Westminster City Council last week.