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CommentWhat construction can learn from the gaming industry
We need to learn a lesson from Mario and jump right in and collect our gold coins.
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NewsCarillion-hit ground engineer goes into administration again
Firm first failed last year in wake of contractor’s collapse
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Epic journeys
Nobody could stay still this week – from flying visits to noble endeavours in the Shropshire hills and Spiderman-like feats of dexterity
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NewsGovernment starts search for designer for new Beijing Embassy residence
RIBA competition eyes earthquake-resistant, feng shui-compliant symbol of Britishness
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FeaturesRoundtable: Gathering speed - the future of infrastructure
As Londoners’ views on the city’s infrastucture were revealed in a new report, industry experts gathered to discuss the future of infrastructure
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FeaturesImage of the week: Astronomical feat
Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, at the vanguard of astronomical research since 1945, has been added to the Unesco world heritage list
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Emily Anastasi, architectural assistant at Fuse Architects
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NewsHS2 forced into rethink over Birmingham station after worried contractors shun job
Railway admits it was asking firms to take on too much risk for Curzon Street work
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FeaturesWas moving into support services to blame for the recent troubles at Carillion, Interserve and Kier?
These major contractors blended their traditional work with support services and all recently got into big financial trouble. Coincidence?
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CommentNEC4 Alliancing Contract: Let’s do this together
Sheena Sood examines how the NEC4 Alliancing Contract approaches project risks, liabilities, insurance and disputes
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CommentCase in focus: JJ Rhatigan & Co (UK) Ltd vs Rosemary Lodge Developments Ltd
Ted Lowery considers a case in which the adjudicator appeared to have ignored a witness statement
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NewsDelays to HS2 start spark fears of Crossrail-style overruns
MPs say 2026 opening date may need to be revised
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NewsPlan for opening next stage of Crossrail to be firmed up in autumn
TfL minutes also reveal cost of retrofitting Canary Wharf station has hit £75m