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NewsSkanska takes on Carillion's Midland Metropolitan Hospital as costs spiral
The job is now running 18 months behind schedule
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NewsBarratt chief says Persimmon bonuses have hurt industry’s name
Reputation of housebuilders tarnished by generous bonus scheme that is ‘not the norm’, admits David Thomas
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FeaturesAre late payment practices in construction too much for suppliers to bear?
Carillion’s collapse has exposed the harsh realities of construction’s late payment practices for suppliers. But now at last there are signs that the government and industry bodies are determined to crack down – the only question is: how far will they go?
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CommentContractor bashing does nobody any good
While subcontractors have been treated badly and payment terms need to be improved, the public humiliation of contractors is a step too far, says Tom Broughton
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FeaturesBuilding survey - gender pay gap
Earlier this month, Building conducted a snapshot survey to gauge the views of its readers on gender pay gap reporting within their organisations, as well as across the sector. Here, we share some of the survey’s findings, including some of the differences between male and female respondents.
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NewsVolkerFitzpatrick slides in to tackle first major work on Chelsea stadium job
Next work up for grabs is deal to tear down current ground
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NewsBuilder murdered by co-worker on Camden worksite
Murder investigation launched after builder found bashed to death
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CommentHansom: Straight to the point
This week: sky-high asking prices at Centre Point, an enigmatic Libeskind video, and rail strikes make Parisians go green
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CommentThought for tomorrow: Robots
Arcadis director Will Waller sets out the role he sees for robots in the industry
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NewsMore pain for small businesses as material prices soar
Bricks in shortest supply, says Federation of Master Builders
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NewsBam Nuttall fined £900,000 after painter falls through roof
Steel fabricator also hit with £65,000 fine
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NewsTaylor Wimpey names new finance director
Housebuilder promotes Chris Carney as Ryan Mangold steps down
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NewsPayment practice rules reveal how long firms take to pay
First tranche of data to meet new reporting requirements shows Kier averages 59 days, Lendlease 38 days
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FeaturesOnline poll: Public perceptions
This week’s poll: Has Persimmon’s multimillion-pound bonus scheme damaged public perceptions of housebuilders more generally?
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NewsNumbers struggle at Arcadis in first quarter
Consultant rejigged its leadership team last month to plot recovery
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FeaturesProcurement update: revolution
Two decades on from the Egan report and with a construction sector deal on the way, will 2018 be the year for construction’s procurement revolution?
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NewsBrexit worries help plunge 1 Undershaft architect into the red
Eric Parry says London slowdown hits firm’s numbers