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Amey has lost Tube PPP stake for good, says City
Following sale of PFIs for just £29m, group is unlikely raise money to buy back stake before June deadline.
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Whitehall is breaking spending promises
The government is failing to deliver on spending promises over housing, PFI schemes and roads, according to official figures revealed this week.
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Government set to make PFI housing more attractive
Whitehall to consult with councils over change to funding rules to allow more new-build PFI social housing.
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Orders dip in autumn takes shine off 2002
The construction industry felt a slight autumnal chill in an otherwise heartening year, according to the latest government figures.
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Just the job
Marie Lelue speaks to Lucy Jolin about going from studying in Paris to managing projects in Newcastle
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What price education?
The industry has struggled from a shortage of professionals for ten years. Now with University fees and student debt going through the roof, applications to construction degrees are set to go into freefall.
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FeaturesBrixton Belle
The supreme winner of the 2002 Brick Awards illustrates how the domestic connotations of brick can reconcile high-density inner-city development with living spaces that make people feel at home.
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How to … Specify Brickwork for Chimneys
A chimney is the most exposed element of any building, so it's important to design and build it to last. We explain what has to be considered
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Stop at nothing
A case in the Scottish courts has underlined the fact that adjudication must be effective – even if the parties have to forgo some of their basic rights
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FeaturesJam and bread
With the registration date for London's congestion charge just two weeks away, construction firms appear to be blissfully ignorant of how much it could cost them. We find that confusion and belated indignation are the typical reaction
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Skilled workers at Heathrow Terminal 5 to earn £55,000
Laing O'Rourke and construction unions reach pay agreement as BAA reveals plans to employ refugees on T5.
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NewsMerger puts Cyril Sweett in position to win Iraqi work
Quantity surveyor joins forces with project manager DG Jones, which has strong presence in Middle East.
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FeaturesAmerican dreams
At last: the USA, the world’s biggest polluter, has woken up to sustainable construction – which means that UK firms’ green expertise gives them a real competitive edge. But they’d better make use of it fast …
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On the home front
TV makeover shows have their place, but the latest pushes the boundary between fix-up and serious building – which puts it into the legal danger zone
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Prescott to use Tory powers for Thames Gateway plan
Government adopts mechanism pioneered by former Tory minister Heseltine for regeneration of 4000 ha site.
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NewsTerminal 5 pay deal shocks electricians
The landmark deal agreed between Laing O'Rourke and the construction unions has transformed the position of electricians' union Amicus in its negotiations with M&E contractors over a national pay deal for major projects.
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Alfred McAlpine on £100m acquisition trail
Contractor Alfred McAlpine has decided to put £100m of capital into an acquisitions warchest, rather than returning it to shareholders, as originally planned.
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NewsWard Holdings considers return to stock exchange
Less than three years after buyout, housebuilder concedes relisting is an option to fund future expansion.
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Arup in talks with Whitehall over Olympic study fee
Consultant demands extra cash for additional work as government decides whether to bid for 2012 games.