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FeaturesSmile … things couldn't be worse
After the slow death of the London office market and month after month of steadily worsening statistics, developers in the commercial sector are suddenly feeling a rush of confidence … We find out why
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NewsRok searches for takeover targets after Galliford snub
One week after failing to acquire its rival, Exeter contractor is on the lookout for its next target.
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NewsJarvis considers exit from rail maintenance sector
Network Rail and HSE investigations combine with falls in shares and profit to push contractor off the rails.
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NewsCountry & Metropolitan sees off rival's approach
Housebuilder rejects 'passing interest' from potential purchaser and concentrates on its own takeovers.
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CommentAngels and Martians
Homeowners are from heaven and builders are from Mars and it will take a brave organisation to reconcile them. So, hats off to the Construction Conciliation Group
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NewsWhitehall threatens industry with on-the-spot safety fines
Government considers introduction of instant justice after pledging to invest £3m in roving reps scheme.
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Survey indicates rise in construction activity
Activity in the construction sector rose at its strongest rate in September for more than two years, according to the latest survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply/NTC Research.
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NewsArchitect repels TV attack
Architect RTKL has rejected criticism made in a television programme this week of its "muddled" design of Worcester hospital
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Major contractors hit back at union claims over PFI
Industry group issues robust denial of criticisms levelled in Unison report on PFI school construction.
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Redrow chief's £26,000 raise
Redrow chief executive Paul Pedley earned £557,000 in the 12 months to 30 June.
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Local lowdown
The Celtic tiger economy has produced a boom in Ireland's residential sector. Robert Smith of Hays Montrose looks at the impact on salaries and benefits
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FeaturesCost model: Urban design and infrastructure
Proposals for new communities in the South-east, and the redevelopment of existing urban sites will require large-scale investment in site infrastructure. In this month’s cost model, we examine the cost and value drivers associated with infrastructure and site amenities
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Montpellier buyout close
Roger Feast, director of Montpellier's construction division, is expected to complete the buyout of one-third of the group's contracting businesses by Monday.
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Our chance to shine
National Construction Week is reaching out to schoolchildren across the country with a series of events designed to inspire young minds
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FeaturesKunsthaus Graz: You sexy thing
Graz is celebrating its status as Europe’s capital of culture with a dazzling architectural display – and a British contribution is stealing the show. We visited Kunsthaus Graz, a shocking, sensuous, biomorphic art gallery designed by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier – and still found time to sample the city’s ...
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David Curry
Left-wing think tanks are keen to make the government's housing policy as interventionist as possible. But tampering with inheritance tax would be political suicide
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FeaturesIn Person: Dennis Lenard
Trust an antipodean to want to turn everything upside down. But the new chief executive of Constructing Excellence thinks that's what we have to do to change the industry's image – and he's starting with a fundamental review of his own organisation. We spoke to the man who thinks Australian.
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Carry on at your convenience
Understandably, clients feel warmly about a clause that allows them to terminate a contract for any reason. But, as these cases show, judges can be more frosty