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CommentA chance to stop retention abuse
Abuse of the cash retention system has hurt SMEs for too long. The proposed statutory deposit scheme could change all that
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CommentA whole new kind of building blocks
David Savage examines the potential impact on the construction sector of blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Bushey Cemetery
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Waugh Thistleton Architects
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CommentSustainability: Brexit – it’s time to plan for the future
The impending split from Brussels gives us a great incentive to focus on competing globally
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Activity up against downward trend
Construction activity on the ground rose marginally in October after September’s sharp fall
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NewsKier tops the tables with 68 contracts worth £378m
Wates leaps up into second spot for October on the back of schools and hospital worke
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CommentA sector technically in recession
This scenario is not new, but with the tide of uncertainty flowing through the economy, there is the danger that these non-housing sectors will continue to return a subdued performance
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FeaturesGood Employer Guide 2017: Reaching out
Companies are engaging in outreach initiatives to make construction a more appealing career choice for young people. Debika Ray reports on how firms are working to recruit a diverse range of talented students, apprentices and people changing careers
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NewsTrio win spots on £30m Coventry rail framework
Framework will be used to improve transport in Coventry and the West Midlands in preparation for HS2
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FeaturesProjects: Hackney town hall
It’s taken 12 years to restore Hackney town hall after 80 years of neglect. Ike Ijeh assesses the results
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NewsAnfield housing redevelopment set to get go-ahead
Plans for community near Liverpool FC’s home ground could proceed this week
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NewsAlinea replaces rival consultant on Square Mile tower
Work on 37-storey 1 Leadenhall slated to start next year
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NewsWillmott Dixon bags more Midlands university work
Company scores £7m contract at University of Birmingham
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Investment review
Elisabeth Selk of Arcadis explores the opportunities for infrastructure delivery in the UK to dive into deeper pools of private finance
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NewsLakesmere's McMullen Facades picked up by JRL
Concrete business buys Lakesmere’s Northern Irish arm
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NewsArchitect picked for Oxford Uni job
Architect to turn empty power station into global leadership centre
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NewsHammond's Budget commits to spend £44bn on housing
Chancellor focuses on boosting housing market with cash pledge, new target of 300,000 homes per year and scrapping stamp duty for most first time buyers