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Untrained architect wins professional recognition
Landmark case may mean that other established UK designers are eligible to join the RIBA.
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On track
On track: A decision is imminent on whether a Docklands Light Railway station will be built at Langdon Park, east London, after a six-month design and consultation period ended this week. The station would be situated between All Saints and Devons Road DLR stations. Architect is Consarc Design, engineer is ...
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Rail surge takes Balfour Beatty’s profit past £100m mark
A strong performance by Balfour Beatty’s rail business has led to a 20% hike in its pre-tax profit for 2001.
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Studio E wins city academy
Architect Studio E has been chosen to design a £22m school in Bermondsey, south London, despite doubts over whether the greenfield scheme will go ahead.
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Director fined £20,000 after site death
A director at Austin Brickwork in Hungerford, Hampshire, was fined £20,000 at Southampton Crown Court after a site death in 2000. The firm itself was fined an additional £40,000.
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NewsRoad to Shell
Road to Shell: Architect Arup Associates has released images of the redevelopment of the Shell Centre on London's South Bank for client Shell and developer Lend Lease. The scheme includes 3000 m2 of offices as well as shops, restaurants and cafes. The project team includes Lend Lease Projects as project ...
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Glasgow millennium tower closes for repairs
The millennium tower at the £75m Glasgow Science Park has been closed because of structural damage at the base.
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DTLR opens up windows
The government has launched a new self-certification scheme aimed at cutting red tape in window contracting.
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Winning Work with Developers conference
Building’s latest Winning Work conference is aimed at meeting the needs of developers.
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NewsGleeds takes on big accountants
Top 10 QS Gleeds has created a management consulting division that it says will give it an edge over the "big five" accountants,.
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Three construction directors disqualified
THe directors of three building companies have been disqualified for failing to deal with debt problems properly.
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London Eye project manager leaves Mace
Long-serving Mace director Tim Renwick, who oversaw the construction of the London Eye, has left after 10 years with the firm.
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NewsPhiladelphia lights
Philadelphia lights: Multidisciplinary consultant WSP is providing security, heating, electrical and fire protection services on Philadelphia Eagles’ 75,000-seat American football stadium, which is due to be completed in July next year. The £240m project is being developed by Kajima Urban Development and the main contractor is Turner Construction. WSP is ...
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NewsPoole rooms
Poole rooms: This residential development by Prowting Homes West is the second of three luxury developments to go on site in Poole, Dorset. All 12 of the "Chatsworth" development's two- and three-bedroom apartments have sea views and balconies. There are also two three-bedroom penthouses. Local artist Mike Jackson has been ...
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FeaturesBy royal appointment
The newly announced head of the DTLR's urban policy unit is currently Prince Charles' architectural right-hand man. Mark Leftly speaks to David Lunts about his struggle to bring traditionalism into the mainstream.
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£350m Thameslink deal puts Jarvis in top spot
Mace jumps into second with £201m of work, but Bovis and Sir Robert McAlpine still dominate annual tables.
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FeaturesMetropolis now
Berlin's spectacular new parliamentary committee building combines sci-fi and symbolism to help bring Germany's capital into the 21st century
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More housebuilding deals on the cards
The UK housebuilding sector will be swept by a further round of consolidation, according to stockbroker Old Mutual Securities.
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McAlpine buys FM firm Steill for £85m
Alfred McAlpine has bought facilities management group Steill for £85m.