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Housebuilders face cable regs
Building Regulations requiring the installation of ducting for broadband internet services could add £460 to the cost of a typical house, says the government.
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Wolseley upbeat after record £187m profit
Materials group Wolseley has announced a record pre-tax profit of £187.1m for the six months to 31 January, a 2.1% increase on the same period last year.
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The road to recovery
The appellant, Mrs Lampert, had compromised proceedings brought against her and her husband in the Chancery Division for possession of a property over which the respondents had a charge. The Tomlin Order provided for a split of the proceeds of sale 50/50 between the respondents and the appellant in the ...
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The spoils of war
Iraq’s reconstrucion following the current attacks could be the biggest rebuild operation since just after the Second World War. But who gets to win the infrastructure contracts – and will UK contractors get Short-changed?
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Ready for the ride?
With the stock market stuck in the doldrums, the allure of a management buyout has never been stronger. But be warned: going private is a roller-coaster ride that requires guts, patience and the ability to hold on by the seat of your pants …
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FeaturesShifting London a little to the east
Ken Livingstone's mission is to preside over the biggest expansion of the capital since Victoria and Cubitt. To do that he has to get CrossRail built, and preferably though Royal Docks. We tracked him down at MIPIM and got a dramatic progress report …
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CommentNot so fast, George
President Bush thinks UN resolution 1441 gives him the right to go to war if Saddam Hussein is found in material breach. Actually, it does no such thing
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FeaturesPeople, get ready
Despite having its budget slashed by government, the Strategic Rail Authority is driving through plans to build brand new British stations. But where is it planning to get the money?
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NewsWSP pins hopes for 2003 on World Trade Centre
Support services firm looks to New York and Thames Gateway for recovery after 96% profit fall in 2002.
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NewsMajors close final salary pensions to new entrants
Balfour, Carillion, Sir Robert McAlpine, Bovis, Mowlem, Travis Perkins and Rok close schemes to reduce deficits.
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NewsBovis Homes continues expansion drive into 2003
Housebuilder expects to increase turnover £65m this year, despite predicting house price inflation of only 4%.
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Now you're talking
The CDM health and safety regulations are unpopular and ineffective. Well, what if they came in the form of contractual terms and the right to compensation?
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NewsDeputy mayor will meet congestion fee lobbyists
Nicky Gavron says she will hold a meeting with the industry to discuss its concerns about the charge.
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Amec books £1.5bn of work this year
Amec has an order book of more than £1.5bn, despite issuing a profit warning in December.
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Government to streamline listing system
The government is about to cut some of the red tape surrounding urban regeneration by overhauling the system for listing buildings of historical interest
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Arup's fireproof lifts to cut evacuation time 40%
Engineers believe new lift technology could save lives in the event of a terrorist attack on a tall building.
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Amicus wins £200,000 for steel contractor's staff
Tribunal orders Wescol to pay former staff £2000 each for failing to comply with law over union consultation.