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Unions raise concerns over migrant worker schemes
The Home Office's proposal to grant short-term working visas to overseas construction workers has been met with scepticism by some unions.
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NewsFit-out firm gets backing for hire-purchase refurbs
Contractor wins support from six banks for plan to offer PFI-style contracts to corporate clients.
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FeaturesWheels and deals
When construction's biggest companies buy each other, they turn to Richard Smee to make it happen. Matthew Richards finds out what drives one of Europe's key consultants – and is rather surprised to find out what he drives …
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Good practice vs Dracula
The construction industry regards fitness for purpose with horror – but, as a recent Court of Appeal case demonstrates, there's really nothing to be afraid of
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NewsRogers seeks summit with Prescott over urban failure
Two men behind government's original regeneration policy are brought back together after reshuffle.
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NewsDavid Walker quits Swanke to go it alone
David Walker, design director of the London office of US architect Swanke Hayden Connell International, has left after 14 years to start his own practice.
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Comment
Ours not to reason why
If you're an 'expert determiner' and choose to go your own sweet way rather than obey instructions, then don't. Your decision is likely to be set aside
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M&E firms accused of plan to deskill sector
Proposals by large specialist contractors to create a career grade that would apply to staff with both electrical and mechanical qualifications have been opposed by AMICUS-AEEU, the conglomerate union for the M&E sector.
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NewsBalfour, Kier and Jacobs face trial for bribery
Lesotho expected to bring case against three British companies after official jailed for 18 years.
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Industry divided on who should spearhead safety
Fears raised that construction issues may be sidelined if health and safety comes under transport umbrella.
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Queen faces illegal timber probe …
BUCKINGHAM PALACE has been accused of using endangered species of hardwood to renovate a gallery.
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Firms under pressure to pull out of subcontinent
Atkins withdraws one employee; others are monitoring situation closely and keeping options open.
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BDP enters Belfast lion's den
Architect Building Design Partnership has helped to produce an "action plan" to regenerate north Belfast, an area of the city where deprivation is exacerbated by sectarian tension.
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Housing starts 50% up on last year
New housing starts jumped 46% in April compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the National House Building Council.
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Amec rules out Thales buy
Amec and Carillion have ruled themselves out of the bidding for Thales Telecommunications Services, the firm that provides customer information screens for Railtrack.
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Features
What's it worth, guv?
With so many takeovers going on, you should know how much you could get for your business
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Features
Five tips on how to improve your advertising
Avoid jargon Technical language or long, complicated sentences won't catch readers' attention. Give your advertisement to a non-industry friend or relation and ask if he or she understands what it is driving at.Repetition works Run a series of advertisements week after week or month after month. A series of advertisements ...
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FeaturesAppointments
ContractorsStuart Norman has been appointed sales and marketing director of specialist fit-out company Withey Contracts.SuppliersKarl Simpkins has joined Boise Cascade Europe as technical support representative, providing advice for the southern part of England. ConsultantsATIS Real Weatheralls has promoted Robert Parr-Head and John Witts to directors. The following become associate directors: ...