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Persimmon to pay £220,000 to ex-Beazer workers
Housebuilder makes payment to 200 UCATT members after allegations that it broke employment regulations.
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Firms face fresh legal action over Avon bridge deaths
Costain and Yarm Road face possible manslaughter charge after High Court orders inquest into fatal accident.
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Bovis wins Broadcasting House job
After a Four month delay, Bovis Lend Lease was this week appointed by the BBC as construction manager for the £250m redevelopment of Broadcasting House.
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UK firms lead the world in PPPs, says report
Britain is the world leader in public–private partnerships, according to a report launched on Tuesday by International Financial Services London.
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Contractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme
Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.
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Food for thought …
e couldn't resist it. In anticipation of next week's festive feasting, our attentions turned to the traditionally less mouth-watering fare served on site. And who better to sample the pies and pasta than columnist Jonathan Meades? As restaurant critic of The Times, Meades is used to dining in rather grander ...
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UK architects reveal World Trade Centre designs
London-based designers Foster and Partners and Foreign Office Architects this week revealed their competing designs for rebuilding the World Trade Centre in New York.
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Design for life
Design for life: Architect Walters and Cohen has won an RIBA competition to develop a prototype housing project called Designed for Living, for a site in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The competition was promoted by Swaythling Housing Society, Eastleigh council and architectural watchdog CABE. Walters and Cohen fought off competition from Stephenson ...
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NHS calls for partners in Procure 21 scheme
NHS Estates has started the national roll-out of its Procure 21 scheme, placing a notice in the European Union’s Official Journal. The scheme involves the creation of partnering frameworks to deliver regional NHS treatment centres.
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HBF slams ‘ridiculous’ VAT idea
Housebuilders said this week that imposing VAT on house purchases would have a devastating effect on the sector.
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Willmott Dixon buys Japanese M&E firm
Contractor Willmott Dixon has expanded into the M&E services sector with the purchase of Japanese company Shimizu Property Services.
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Western promise
Western promise: Plans by architect Edward Cullinan for the £40m regeneration of St Austell town centre in Cornwall were unveiled last week. They feature two squares, including shops, pubs, restaurants and office space, 50 two-bedroom apartments, a car park and cinema. The project is to be developed as a partnership ...
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Peninsula campaign
Peninsula campaign: The Terry Farrell-designed masterplan for the 190-acre Greenwich peninsula in south London, which includes the Millennium Dome, has been submitted to Greenwich council. The plans will also be considered by London mayor Ken Livingstone. The design provides for up to 10,000 homes, 340,000 m2 of commercial space, 33,000 ...
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Educating Ryder
Educating Ryder: Contractor Mansell has recently completed one of the government's flagship city learning centres for West Gate Community College in Newcastle upon Tyne. City learning centres are part of the government's drive to raise education standards around the UK. Designed by architect Ryder and developed for Newcastle council, the ...
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Demolition firm pays out £17,450 for site fall
Demolition firm Lock Brothers was fined £5000 at the Old Bailey last week for breaches of health and safety law after a worker suffered head injuries on a building site last February.
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Atkins remains bullish despite £32.8m loss
Embattled consultant Atkins has insisted that its underlying performance is strong, despite posting an interim pre-tax loss of £32.8m for the six months to 30 September.
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Gifts from Saint Nick
What would you do if someone offered you top-notch second-hand gear at rock-bottom prices … in a carrier bag … in a pub … under the table …?