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CommentWill Trump ever be a cheerleader for sustainable development?
The new US president isn’t known for his commitment to tackling climate change, yet if he can see the economic benefit for his country he might become a convert
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CommentHansom: Money, money, money
This week, the Garden Bridge Trust is keen to close its funding gap and a place close to my heart is getting a big cash boost. However, one lucky householder doesn’t have to worry about how much things cost …
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CommentCase in focus: Non-delegable duty
Did a contractor owe a non-delegable duty in respect of the actions of its independent subcontractor?
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CommentOut off site, out of mind?
Modular construction is gaining support from major clients but the point at which legal ownership of off-site goods and materials passes to the purchaser is a crucial question
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FeaturesThe sky’s the limit
New York is home to some of the most pioneering modern engineering feats - a 7,000-ton hovering stadium roof, impossibly skinny skyscrapers and a mammoth flood defence system disguised as a park
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CommentCommercial sector slowdown
Investor sentiment in the commercial sector is falling, as office capital values drop
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NewsKier continues to top tables with £293m contracts in December
Contractor thrashes rivals with £485m haul for final two months of 2016 with Wates coming second last
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FeaturesBrexit: Make yourself heard
As Theresa May makes clear that she favours full separation from the EU and we approach the March deadline to trigger Article 50, Building launches a survey to find out what readers want from the Brexit deal, both for your business and the wider industry
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CommentConstruction must not be left out
Theresa May’s speech on Brexit has done little to reassure construction that the government understands the industry’s concerns, says Andrew Stunell
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CommentWhat kind of Brexit?
Building is calling on our readers to complete our survey about your priorities for the sector in the negotiations ahead
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NewsBarratt announces sudden departure of CFO
Housebuilder says Neil Cooper is leaving by mutual agreement, effective immediately
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NewsBechtel over a year behind on £36m Tube upgrade job
Contractor was originally meant to complete Vauxhall upgrade by end of 2015
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NewsBarbour ABI's January market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for January is now available to download
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NewsRidge appoints new equity partners
Richard Thorpe and Mark Richards have been promoted to equity partners
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NewsConstruction leaders: Act to stop bad EU deal for industry
Lord Stunell, Mace and the RIBA warn of pitfalls of flawed deal for building sector as May outlines ‘hard’ Brexit plans
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FeaturesImage of the week: Dying of the light
People watch the iconic advertising screens at Piccadilly Circus being switched off
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CommentOnline poll: Single market
Will Theresa May’s decision to leave the EU single market have a negative knock-on effect for UK construction? Vote here
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CommentMove on up
Construction has always valued experience and ability over background and connections. But it can still do a lot more to help increase social mobility - and apprenticeships should be at the heart of our efforts
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NewsContractor lands £47m Liverpool life sciences project
Morgan Sindall will extend the city’s Knowledge Quarter
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NewsPlanners back rejigged Docklands tower
Rolfe Judd’s 41-storey Marsh Wall tower recommended for approval