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FeaturesGeneral election in 1992
Another election kicked off by a Conservative prime minister to secure a solid mandate – but what a difference
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FeaturesSketch of the week: A cafe in Kingsmead
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Timothy Burgess, director of Cove Burgess Architects
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NewsSir Edward Lister: HCA's role evolving
Rebranding as Homes England will see the agency lose its regulatory function, but gain powers to unlock development sites
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FeaturesImage of the week: Keep your friends close …
The prime minister holds the first Cabinet meeting since the general election with her reshuffled team
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CommentHansom: Takes the cake
We raise eyebrows in disbelief at election reactions, attitudes to office facilities and housing estate names, while the sweet-toothed among us celebrate World Donut Day by scoffing some architectural baked goods
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FeaturesClose to the edge
Kengo Kuma’s extraordinarily complex design for the V A’s outpost in Dundee would not have been possible without 3D modelling and analysis tools, not to mention complex construction techniques, that have left the city with a building of true grit
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NewsOsborne bags £140m maintenance contract
Slough Borough council has appointed Osborne’s property services division on a seven year contract
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NewsPrime minister announces public inquiry into Grenfell Tower tragedy
May’s move comes as new housing minister says exisiting buildings will be checked, and scope of consultation into building regulations rethought
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NewsTim Farron resigns as Lib Dem leader
Farron is to step down next month when parliament enters summer recess
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NewsFire brigade to work with contractors to make Grenfell Tower safe
Move to ensure stability of fire-hit tower comes as death toll rises further
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NewsArcadis calls for cross-party collaboration to deliver on housing promises
Research from the consultant estimates that every new home constructed adds over £300,000 to the UK’s economy
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NewsBalfour Beatty announces trio of new MDs as three directors depart
Contractor makes internal promotions to replace departing bosses
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CommentSocial housing must embrace modular
Housing associations can make savings and get more control over supply by adopting modular
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NewsAtkins sees turnover hit £2bn
The firm is due to merge with Canadian engineer SNC-Lavalin next month
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NewsAlinea sets sights on international expansion
Consultancy looks abroad as end-of-year results show growth beyond London base
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FeaturesOnline poll: Directors' bonus pay
Should shareholders more actively restrict directors’ bonus pay? Vote here
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FeaturesHow did construction’s candidates perform in the election?
Building spoke to three construction professionals who were standing in the general election, here is how they got on…
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FeaturesHow did construction vote in the election?
After the shock election result last week, we asked Building readers to tell us how they actually voted in an online poll
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FeaturesExecutive pay: Scrutiny on the bounty
Last month’s shareholder rebellion at Balfour Beatty’s AGM shows investors are now more willing to challenge large pay packets for the industry’s executives