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OMI Architects has won planning permission and listed-building consent to convert this 1850s cotton warehouse in Stevenson Square, Manchester, into 31 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The building is currently empty but was recently used for the growing of marijuana on an industrial scale. Structural engineer is Terry Fidler Partnership, ...
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Industry still slowing down, says report
Data released this week shows that the UK's construction growth rate is continuing to drop, mainly because of the slowdown in the commercial sector.
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Rouse: Legislate for quality
CABE chief executive Jon Rouse has called on the government to make design quality a statutory part of the planning system.
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Wilson: Recruit more ethnic minorities
Construction minister Brian Wilson this week attacked the industry for not employing enough people from ethnic minorities.
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NewsBrumwell breaks ranks with public sector unions to back Brown on PFI
A moratorium on the PFI would devastate jobs, general secretary of UCATT tells Labour Party conference in atense debate on Monday.
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An unlikely hero rides to the rescue of a dastardly villain
The construction industry, dressed in a black opera cloak, shiny top hat and rather unconvincing moustache, stalked into the national spotlight on Monday.
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NewsArmitt sets out new deal for rail
Network Rail chief executive John Armitt this week called for a more rational approach to the way large rail projects are carried out.
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CABE to strike PFI design deal
The Major Contractors Group and architectural watchdog CABE are close to announcing an agreement to make design one of the main criteria for assessing PFI bids.
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NewsInfusion
Birmingham architect Glenn Howells has submitted a planning application for this residential and retail scheme in the city's Eastside area for developer JG Digbeth. The Typhoo Wharf development is part of the architect's masterplan for the 7 acre site and includes 330 apartments and work spaces. Project manager is ...
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Rydon wins London's first PFI housing repair scheme
Islington council to confirm decision on £20m pathfinder maintenance contract at meeting this month.
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Profit rises 19.5% at White Young Green
Multidisciplinary consultant White Young Green shrugged off the impact of 11 September to post a 19.5% increase in profit.
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Hyder gains public listing
Consultant engineer Hyder is to be listed on the stock market after its reverse takeover of shell company Firth Holdings.
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Lead times
Lead times continued to decline in the past quarter, with only three packages taking longer to arrive on site, according to Mace. Gardiner & Theobald reveal how technology is raising the performance of the lifts
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Domestic roofing
Roofing material on residences is not limited to tiles and slates – many less traditional options are available, from asphalt to zinc. So how do you choose? Anthony Brett of Davis Langdon Schumann Smith outlines what you need to consider when specifying a domestic roof
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FeaturesLifetime costs: flat roofs
Asphalt, single-ply polymers and built-up roofing systems are the main options for covering a flat roof – but which offers the best value over its lifetime? Peter Mayer of the Building Performance Group breaks the costs down, and explains how to make your roof last longer
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Making the grade
Since April, manufacturers and product associations have been busy redeveloping systems and publishing guidelines to help you comply with changes to energy-efficiency regulations. Here's a rundown of the latest to make the roofing specifier's life easier …
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FeaturesBest company-wide sustainability strategy
The Peabody Trust has done the double in Building's awards this year. It picked up the sustainability prize in the Building Awards 2002, and now picks up this award, which is sponsored by Thermalite.
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FeaturesBest approach to partnering
A shortlist of six companies battled to take this category, which is sponsored by The Prime Connection, but Laing Homes proved the strongest link in the supply chain.
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FeaturesBest health and safety approach
Clear key performance indicators and an integrated approach won Countryside Properties top prize in this category, which is sponsored by Dunbar Bank