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NewsNetwork Rail outlaws retentions and tells firms to pay up within 28 days
Project bank accounts will also be mandated for large projects
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FeaturesSustainability: modular construction
How can developers get the most from modular construction while effectively managing its risks?
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NewsOfficial costs of combustibles ban too low, says expert
Using non-combustible cladding material could add more than £60/m2 to high-rise buildings
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CommentTo ban or not to ban, that is the question
The government’s consultation on banning combustible cladding materials has been published. The implication is that the industry isn’t capable of constructing buildings correctly
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CommentThe future of our town centres: how local authorities can help
With several high profile retailers closing stores, the face of the high street is changing. Local authorities have a key role to play in rejuvenating local economies
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NewsWaterloo office block developer raids Argent for new construction director
HB Reavis plans to knock 1960s Elizabeth House down and rebuild it
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NewsRecovering Severfield on track to meet profit target
Firm puts Cheesegrater problems behind it to post bumper set of results
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NewsWates wins second Merseyside fire station
The new job follows firm’s completion of the new community fire and police station in Prescot
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NewsBerkeley says profit has peaked
House builder adds Brexit continues to sap confidence in the capital
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NewsProcure North West announces £400m minor works framework
The new framework will cover construction projects worth less than £1m
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FeaturesOnline poll: Cladding ban
This week’s poll: Do you agree with the government’s proposal to ban combustible materials in cladding systems?
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NewsContractors hoping to reel in £20m Essex cinema
The Basildon scheme will deliver a 10-screen cinema and six new restaurants
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CommentTransport-orientated development can help cities increase density
Projects such as New York’s hugely ambitious Hudson Yards, Sydney’s Metro system or HS2 in London illustrate the benefit of integrating developments with new infrastructure
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FeaturesCanada Water: 'More exciting than King's Cross'
Will developer Roger Madelin’s much revered magic touch be enough to turn Canada Water into an attractive neighbourhood?
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NewsEU workers make up almost 30% of London construction workforce
Around 35% of construction workers in the capital are from outside the UK
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NewsCapita sells Constructionline for £160m
Proceeds from strategic sale will go towards reducing debt
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NewsMcCarthy & Stone warns on profits
Chief executive of retirement homes specialist to leave later this summer
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NewsCombustible cladding ban could add £75,000 to high-rise build costs
Government has published its proposals for banning combustible cladding
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NewsBalfour Beatty fined £500k over hand-arm vibration syndrome
Health and Safety Executive said firm had failed to protect workers from “well known risk”
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NewsCountryside extends PRS deal with private equity firm
Housebuilder will put up a further 5,000 private rental sector homes for Sigma Capital