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NewsMore than 130 free schools approved
Grammar and state boarding schools in amongst the approvals
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NewsAecom's Olympic Park driverless vehicles pilot gets funding
The project will feature four trials, including two at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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NewsGarden Bridge team to cash in even if it’s axed
Margaret Hodge report reveals players behind the controversial London bridge will pocket large sums even if project is scrapped
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NewsTakeover target Atkins buoyed by weaker pound
Consultant says it is on track for good results, as it mulls SNC-Lavalin’s takeover offer
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FeaturesThe art of good conservation
As conservation areas turn 50, they are coming under increasing pressure in major cities. Ike Ijeh looks at the battle between heritage enthusiasts and developers, and asks experts if they think the areas have reached a tipping point
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CommentIt was 30 years ago today …
Colin Harding wrote his first column for Building three decades ago, outlining a plan to shift the British parliament to the north of England
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FeaturesCost model: Modular construction
Debates about modular construction and off-site manufacture are nothing new. But with more suppliers, better quality and greater awareness within the industry, could it finally achieve critical mass?
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NewsStanhope team chosen for British Library extension
Firm of architect Richard Rogers also working on deal
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CommentA matter of timing
A TCC decision has provided valuable guidance regarding the payment regime in the JCT DAB contract, as well as clarification on substantiation of interim applications
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NewsUrban & Civic buys into third huge Cambridgeshire scheme
The stake has been acquired from two Nuffield charitable trusts for £13.3m
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NewsDigitally reflected solar flares to light up Nottingham lab
The £30m Discovery building is the latest addition to BioCity’s Nottingham campus
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NewsCyclists take Hopkins' revamped Herne Hill Velodrome for a spin
New grandstand opens at ‘spiritual home’ of British cycling
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NewsJohn Sisk bags £247m PRS scheme in Manchester
The contractor will deliver 677 apartments at Circle Square for JV partnerns Select Property Group and Bruntwood
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CommentPreparing for tomorrow's smarter built environment
Digital technology is disrupting the built environment and firms need to be aware of this to keep a competitive edge
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NewsInfrastructure decline drives down construction output
New housing weighed heavily on output, falling by 2.6% in February.
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NewsAecom wins 3,000 modular homes job at Silvertown
It is the firm’s first major contracting role in the UK
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NewsCarillion lands £200m defence contract
Contractor will provide FM services across London and the South-east