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FeaturesProjects: Back for good
The stereotype of back-to-back housing as cramped and poorly lit is overturned by AHMM’s Signal Townhouses, where thoughtful design has maximised natural light and outdoor space
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CommentLegal: Implied criticism
The Court of Appeal concluded that parties can agree whatever they wish – even if it seems in hindsight not entirely fair
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NewsSunshine sees construction output spike but dark clouds still loom
Builders catch-up on winter work but outlook remains subdued despite 14-month high
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CommentLegal: Facing up to mental health
Employers slack on staff mental health may face disability discrimination claims
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NewsMPs want smaller firms to reveal gender pay gap
The change would see more construction firms reveal pay figures
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NewsFirst ever UK-made cross-laminated timber to be used at V&A pavilion
Material being manufactured at site near Glasgow
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NewsEdinburgh consultant snaps up Glasgow QS
Hardies buys Binnie-McKenzie to target more work in city
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NewsLondon firm given headline billing for Koko revamp
Od Projects lands main contractor role on prestigious job
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NewsLidl's housebuilding plans the future for city sites, say experts
German firm wants to build 3,000 homes alongside new store openings
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NewsGalliford Try ties up £32m Durham uni deal
New sports hall is second contract for client in a year
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CommentWhy is construction so adverse to tech evolution?
While there has been some introduction of innovative approaches, cases of sustained incorporation of technology in construction are few and far between. So why is the sector so adverse to tech?
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NewsContractors give Carillion's Midland Met Hospital job the cold shoulder, forcing bosses to ask for public bailout
NHS Trust set to go cap in hand to government after board meeting tomorrow
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NewsKier directors go as contractor names new operations boss
Board shake-up kicks off firm’s restructuring programme
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CommentStrategies, reports and the future of the industry: just do it
There’s no lack of holiday reading for those interested in how the industry needs to change, but perhaps it’s time to move on and put all these recommendations into action
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FeaturesConstruction Sector Deal: big on aspiration, but can it deliver?
The government has published its long-promised construction sector deal – a document that the industry is hailing with cautious optimism, albeit with worries that it’s light on details. What might stand in the way of this strategy for change having a real impact on the industry?
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NewsTottenham Hale's turn to get a makeover as Argent submits revamp plans
King’s Cross developer has linked up with US firm Related for the work
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CommentCommissioning – the forgotten part of rail
Issues around the completion of the Crossrail project have highlighted the lack of attention to detail commissioning is given in such large-scale infrastructure schemes
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NewsHousing secretary calls for change in fire door industry
Doors from five manufacturers have now failed tests
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NewsGrowing workloads sees Naismiths move for Currie & Brown trio
Consultant eyeing more work in Manchester and Leeds
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NewsBig firms' trade body under fire over late pay comments
National Federation of Builders says Build UK’s take on top contractor’s payment performance ‘an insult’