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NewsAecom looks to expand developer arm in the UK
Aecom Capital is targeting a substantial boost to its European operation
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NewsHCA boss steps in to defend 'failing' housebuilders
Ed Lister says firms are doing a good job after peer tells House of Lords they are not up to scratch
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CommentHansom: Rock on
BIM-hating zombies lose the battle for the industry’s best rock band, plus the pain of legacy contracts, financial investigations and burst appendices
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FeaturesOnline poll: Carillion's dispute
Do fears over Carillion disputing bills with its suppliers justify renewed calls for project bank accounts on public sector jobs?
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: EU referendum contract fall takes delayed effect
Activity on site remains high, but the fall in contract awards after the EU referendum is happening now
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FeaturesImage of the week: Blown away
Cork City FC’s football stadium was unfortunate enough to be in Hurricane Ophelia’s path of destruction
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CommentLegal blog: Show me the money
The new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims does little to help creditors – it merely gives debtors more scope for delay
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CommentWorking out a pattern
There were some mixed messages from the various construction data sets that were covered in the press this month
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Vertical workplace, Tooley Street, London
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Dan Cove, director at CoveBurgess Architects
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NewsChinese developer unveils images of T&T Sydney towers scheme
UK firm appointed project manager to £600m One Circular Quay last year
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Sustainability
An automated waste collection system, circadian lighting to keep body rhythms in summer mode, and a range of solar collectors that harness the absorption properties of slate, are among this week’s products
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CommentCase in focus: Adjudication relief
Having abandoned the first adjudication, was the referring party acting unreasonably and oppressively in seeking to bring similar claims in a second adjudication?
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NewsInterserve bags £227m contract with the DWP
Firm will provide facilities management services for the department
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NewsGovernment unveils £345m roads and transport boost
Funding will improve travel and provide land for thousands of new homes
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NewsJohn Sisk tops the tables with £135m Circle Square job
Firm pips Kier to the post with single Manchester contract, to rival’s 53 individual wins
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NewsFosters counting the cost as it loses court wrangle over £195m Heathrow hotel
Practice argued client was a bluffer in trial over massively breached budget
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CommentDeveloping a sustainable masterplan - don’t forget the spaces between the buildings!
With sustainability having historically been focussed on the assessment of buildings, should the industry focus more on making an impact to the surrounding area?
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NewsProblems pile up at Interserve
Troubled contractor says it is unlikely meet its financial covenants this year as waste debacle costs it another £35m