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NewsOverseas work swells Grimshaw profit
Australia and Rest of World markets now account for two thirds of revenue
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NewsOsborne completes new £25m Hampshire student block
Resi block for students at Winchester School of Art
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CommentSupply chain: Facing the abyss
Carillion’s profit warning illustrates the precarious existence of big UK contractors. So, what protection is in place for the supply chain, should one of them fall? Nowhere near enough, it seems
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CommentHansom: Working together
We learn that construction and nature aren’t always in opposition, a Swedish firm aims for good family relations and in south-east London a group wants to help communities build their own homes
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FeaturesImage of the week: Illuminating the past
A Belgian church is lit up to remember the 100th anniversary of the third battle of Ypres
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FeaturesOnline poll: Carillion troubles
Do Carillion’s recent woes point to wider problems in the business model of tier 1 contractors?
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FeaturesCarillion: A cautionary tale
The UK’s second-biggest contractor has posted some pretty alarming figures recently, from its £695m debt to its £845m writedown. But how did it get into this state, how can it get out again, and what does it mean for the wider industry?
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Residential
Marley Eternit supplies tiles for a unique curved roof in Gloucestershire, Actis’ Hybrid range is certified for another year of local authority use, and Cupa Pizarras’ Thermoslate roof is used in the French Pyrenees
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Manchester housing development
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Ewen Miller, managing director of Calderpeel Architects
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FeaturesDUP: Done deal?
With the Conservatives and DUP agreeing increased funding for the region, and a sizeable chunk of it going to infrastructure projects, Northern Ireland looked to be the big winner from June’s election. But does ongoing political turmoil put much of this construction work at risk?
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CommentIs lack of true teamwork an industry issue?
There are many ways that teams in construction could work better together
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NewsQuintain's Wembley homes get funding boost
Government loans £65m to upgrade area’s infrastructure
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NewsFresh round of tests sees more cladding fail
Over 100 buildings have system that do not meet current building regs
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NewsHike in EU architects wanting to work in UK
Report of registration body says number rose 10% last year
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NewsBowmer & Kirkland bags £44m student accommodation scheme
Contractor is to get underway this month on construction of Loughborough University’s new hall of residence
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NewsLaing O’Rourke confirmed for £1bn Manchester Airport revamp
Four-year work programme will more than double the airport’s capacity
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NewsKier picked for £30m Swansea University student centre
Project forms part of £300m second phase of university’s 10-year masterplan