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    We need vocal locals

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Council planners generally put the interests of the community first, but if things don't work out that way, there's not a lot the community can do about it

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    Leicester's culture club

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Rafael Viñoly Architects, part of the Think team that failed in a bid to design the World Trade Centre building in New York, has unveiled plans for its first UK project. The Leicester Performing Arts Centre is a key project in the council's £60m regeneration plan for the city's St ...

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    Stiell set to mine rich stadium and airport seam

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Alfred McAlpine subsidiary Stiell Facilities is poised to win a number of maintenance and facilities services contracts in the stadium and airport sectors.

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    Builder sues over Domesday Book house

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    A grade II-listed house that is mentioned in the Domesday Book is at the centre of a High Court writ.

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    Housebuilders face cable regs

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Building Regulations requiring the installation of ducting for broadband internet services could add £460 to the cost of a typical house, says the government.

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    Wolseley upbeat after record £187m profit

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Materials group Wolseley has announced a record pre-tax profit of £187.1m for the six months to 31 January, a 2.1% increase on the same period last year.

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    Sharewatch

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    How construction fared in the City this week

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    The road to recovery

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    The appellant, Mrs Lampert, had compromised proceedings brought against her and her husband in the Chancery Division for possession of a property over which the respondents had a charge. The Tomlin Order provided for a split of the proceeds of sale 50/50 between the respondents and the appellant in the ...

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    The spoils of war

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Iraq’s reconstrucion following the current attacks could be the biggest rebuild operation since just after the Second World War. But who gets to win the infrastructure contracts – and will UK contractors get Short-changed?

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    Appointments

    2003-03-19T15:02:00Z

    Movers and shakers this week

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    Ready for the ride?

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    With the stock market stuck in the doldrums, the allure of a management buyout has never been stronger. But be warned: going private is a roller-coaster ride that requires guts, patience and the ability to hold on by the seat of your pants …

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    Shifting London a little to the east

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Ken Livingstone's mission is to preside over the biggest expansion of the capital since Victoria and Cubitt. To do that he has to get CrossRail built, and preferably though Royal Docks. We tracked him down at MIPIM and got a dramatic progress report …

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    Hands off

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    When contractors go bust, clients are often left with no way of recovering materials already paid for. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen to you

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    Not so fast, George

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    President Bush thinks UN resolution 1441 gives him the right to go to war if Saddam Hussein is found in material breach. Actually, it does no such thing

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    People, get ready

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Despite having its budget slashed by government, the Strategic Rail Authority is driving through plans to build brand new British stations. But where is it planning to get the money?

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    WSP pins hopes for 2003 on World Trade Centre

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Support services firm looks to New York and Thames Gateway for recovery after 96% profit fall in 2002.

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    Majors close final salary pensions to new entrants

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Balfour, Carillion, Sir Robert McAlpine, Bovis, Mowlem, Travis Perkins and Rok close schemes to reduce deficits.

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    Bovis Homes continues expansion drive into 2003

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Housebuilder expects to increase turnover £65m this year, despite predicting house price inflation of only 4%.

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    Now you're talking

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    The CDM health and safety regulations are unpopular and ineffective. Well, what if they came in the form of contractual terms and the right to compensation?

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    Deputy mayor will meet congestion fee lobbyists

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Nicky Gavron says she will hold a meeting with the industry to discuss its concerns about the charge.