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John Armitt's coup
Network Rail wants to end the contract culture by taking on the role of contractor and subcontractor. Could this be the end of the line for disputes?
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Rail labour agency hits the buffers
Collapse of Fastrack means 150 workers face loss of thousands of pounds of pay.
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PFI firms face massive increase in declared debt
International Accounting Standards Board considers move to put PFI costs on companies' balance sheets.
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NewsYJL fit-out arm raises profit forecast
Cornhill Interiors, the London fit-out arm of contractor YJL, has raised its projected future turnover figures, less than a year after launch.
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Back to basics
What is a construction contract? Oddly enough, we're still struggling with that one – and as for agreeing what constitutes reasonable remuneration for work, well …
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Housebuilders worst hit by FTSE freefall
Housebuilders have been the hardest hit in the construction sector by the dramatic fall in the market over the past 15 trading days
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NewsBucknall to make dramatic comeback in Citex buyout
Management buyout of Citex's QS arm is likely to bring David Bucknall back to the helm of his old firm.
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Housebuilders fall short on energy regs
A survey released this week shows that 98% of housebuilders' sites fail to comply with energy regulations.
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Industry to fight top-up fees on construction courses
Construction Sector Skills Council to call for exemptions for students on civil and ground engineering courses.
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BNP builder set to challenge Straw at general election
British National Party councillor predicts he will take Blackburn seat from foreign secretary in 2005 election.
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Rail labour agency hits the buffers
Collapse of Fastrack means 150 workers face loss of thousands of pounds in pay.
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Industry to fight top-up fees on construction courses
Construction Sector Skills Council to call for exemptions for students on civil and ground engineering courses.
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Curzon Holdings to axe 50 jobs
Parent company of fit-out firm Jarvis Newman will close Billingham plant in March.
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Smart moves
BSc student Christian Ennels tells Fiona Cameron why sandwich years are the tastiest option
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'Inept' budget to hit Irish market
The construction sector in Ireland is facing the loss of 15,000 jobs if, as expected, outupt falls 8% this year.
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Workload grows for small contractors
Trade at small and medium-sized UK construction firms continued to grow during the final quarter of last year despite worries about the economy, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
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Seize the day
So far we've missed every opportunity to turn the derelict Thames Gateway region into the solution for all our housing problems. Now is the time
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Clickstart!
The latest survey of contractors' websites reveals that, with a few exceptions, the industry is failing to use the internet to its – and its clients' – advantage. We explore how, by following a few basic principles, construction firms can realise their online potential
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FeaturesFlight and fight
SOM's competition-winning design for Nato's headquarters in Brussels not only encourages co-operation between the expanding alliance's member states, it also comes with wings …