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No dinners for doggies
A warning to anyone who fancies amending a contract: if you aren't sure what you're doing, don't do it – the courts will penalise you if you mess it up
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Irish giant John Sisk launches major UK acquisition drive
Contractor understood to be in negotiations with five South-west firms including Cowlin, Pearce and Midas.
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Laing makes £900,000 on Amey deal in three months
Support services group set to make a handsome profit on PFI contracts bought for bargain price of £29.1m.
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Rising star Longcross set to hit £100m turnover
Contractor and engineer's order book is swollen by a slew of framework deals with public and private sectors.
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CommentHow can you judge?
It's a good thing for dispute deciders to think out loud, but it's equally important not to give the impression they've made up their minds before the show's over
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NewsGlobal warming could make 70% of offices unusable
Experts warn that buildings without air-conditioning will not cope with climate change by the year 2030.
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NewsCarillion workers to strike over shift changes
Carillion is facing a series of one-day strikes on its M6 road contract after workers voted for industrial action following changes to their work patterns
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NewsAmec interim profit dips sharply to £35.7m
Engineering services company Amec has announced a pre-tax profit of £35.7m for the six months to 30 June. This is a fall of 14% on the same period last year, despite a slight rise in turnover.
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NewsTaywood to split up housing after £480m Wilcon buyout
Wilson Connolly chief executive expected to head one of three regional divisions of £3bn-turnover business.
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Ex-Miller Homes boss quits new job
The former Miller Homes boss who was arrested in connection with a fraud investigation at the company has resigned from his current job at a housing association.
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F+A chief Arnold quits to join Gardiner & Theobald
QS Franklin + Andrews announces shock departure of MD just 16 months after merging with Mott MacDonald.
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UK tops European league thanks to PFI, says report
Trade body calls British construction Europe's 'bright light', but warns of recession if public spending cuts go ahead.
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Consultants send work abroad
British consultants and design firms are following a trend set by the insurance and banking industries and outsourcing work to low-cost overseas operators
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Parting words
Employers can refuse to supply a reference, but they mustn't write an unfair one
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Lead times
A slackening in demand has meant lead times have not been adversely affected by the summer shutdowns according to Mace.
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Steelwork firms slash prices to stay afloat
The collapse of the London office and commercial market is forcing steelwork contractors to cut prices to win work and maintain market share.
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The end of innocence
Government, employers and insurance firms all assured us our pensions were in safe hands. Now our eyes have been opened, and it's time to go it alone
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FeaturesWish you were up there?
Kicking off an occasional series on career development, Kate Allen explores how you can jump up to the next level by tackling your skills gaps. But, she asks, how do you choose the course that's right for you?
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As good as it gets
Training and developing staff is not only essential if the construction industry is to be as good as the client demands, says the CITB's director of training strategy Sheila Hoile, but also if the industry is to fulfil its workers' career ambitions