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CommentThe age of reason
The UK’s demographic timebomb is the single biggest issue we face and needs the right solutions
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NewsL&G shows off first modular housing prototype
Investment firm’s factory in Selby, near Leeds, is building capacity to produce thousands of homes annually across eight production lines
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NewsFinding a new Carillion CEO 'could take months'
Incoming boss would want assurance there was no more downside, says leading City analyst
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NewsArchitects and engineers eye Simon Rattle concert hall
Levete, Piano and Foster’s on six team shortlist
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NewsCarillion issues profits warning, CEO resigns
Contractor takes £845m contract provision, suspends dividend for the year, and kicks off a ‘comprehensive review’ of the business
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NewsGleeds bags roles on 110-acre scheme near Heathrow
The project will see the largest new park created in West London for over 100 years
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CommentIntelligent contracts: Get smart
‘Smart’ contracts could be the next big thing in construction technology but will developers learn the lessons of BIM implementation? Sometimes it’s better to keep things simple
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NewsHouse prices rise 2.6% in past 12 months
Figure is the lowest annual increase in four years, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index
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NewsSarah Beale named permanent CITB CEO
Beale was appointed interim chief executive following the resignation of Adrian Belton last December
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NewsGovernment plans to ease HS1 line planning hurdles
Thousands of homes could be built alongside the HS1 route in Kent if proposals approved
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NewsIndustry figures demand government action after construction output slump
Decline in three months to May was sharpest such fall since September 2012, says ONS
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FeaturesOnline poll: Infrastructure projects
Should the government do more to ensure post-Brexit funding for major infrastructure projects?
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CommentHansom: Best of friends
This week, Mace has a friend in a high place, construction is proved to be more comradely than many imagined and the industry puts its hand in its pocket for worthy recipients – plus, Leeds get a mural in double-quick time
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NewsGrenfell probes will look at how cladding was fitted, says minister
Minister for London Greg Hands says quality of cladding under the spotlight
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NewsGalliford Try submits plans for £14m Manchester resi scheme
Construction is expected to start on site early next year
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NewsRegions provide relief to national wobbles, T&T tender survey finds
Contractors in the North bullish about growth, despite outcome of recent General Election
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NewsArchitects' confidence stays flat, says RIBA
London firms stay cautious, while Northern Ireland emerges as most confident region
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FeaturesImage of the week: Pedals of metal
A sculpture unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed used BIM in its construction
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FeaturesShow us the money, Mr Hammond
When Philip Hammond announced last month that UK Guarantees would include construction, many viewed it as a lifeline for infrastructure projects unlikely to have access to funding from the European Investment Bank after Brexit. But will this replacement work?
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CommentTaking the fifth
This year’s FIDIC White Book shows worthy progress. Here is a look at the latest iteration of the client/consultant model services agreement