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FeaturesHS2: On track?
Amid negative headlines and political uncertainty, signs of progress on the UK’s next rail megaproject are contradictory at best
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CommentHansom: No time like the present
We celebrate the Little Britain Challenge Cup, Dagenham is ready for its close up, a plan for a shared football ground in Manchester gets fans excited (but not in a good way), and the future is closer than you think
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FeaturesThis week in 1986
30 years ago our parliamentary columnist was giving readers the lowdown on Margaret Thatcher latest reshuffle
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FeaturesThe lady is for turning
For now at least, Theresa May bestrides the political scene, dismantling David Cameron’s legacy and introducing policy changes in housing and infrastructure
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NewsMace boss reveals what he wanted to be when he grew up
In aid of charity LandAid, Mark Reynolds unveils his chosen profession and it is definitely not being Scottish
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Coleman & Company leaves Didcot job
The demolition specialist lost four men in the power station’s collapse earlier this year
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NewsCardy Construction went under owing £18m
Firm employed 100 people and was working with 100 subcontractors when it went into administration
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CommentConstruction has reverted to its bad old ways
Since the recession contracts are tougher, lawyers dominate tendering, project risk is dumped on the weakest - in short the adversarial approach is back
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NewsUK economy the loser over delayed infrastructure projects, report says
Arcadis findings shows delays to planned infrastructure spend already cost the economy £6bn GDP in 2015/16
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NewsSalmond calls for parliament to move north
Former leader of the Scottish National Party says Liverpool or Manchester would be an ideal site to rebuild the Houses of Parliament
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NewsHS2 may have international search for its new CEO
Speculation grows that rail project will have to go overseas to replace chief executive Simon Kirby
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CommentOnline poll: Conservative housing policy
Will the housing policies outlined at the Conservative Party conference be good for the UK housebuilding industry? Vote here
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CommentHousing policy needs to get radical
If the government is serious about dramatically increasing housing supply it must take up ideas that harness the assets of local authorities
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CommentWeather delay: Come rain or come shine
How bad does the weather have to get for it to warrant an extension of time? We need to be aware of our contractual entitlements in exceptional weather conditions
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Los Angeles
The ‘city where no-one walks’ is revolutionising transportation and land use to maximise health, income and opportunities
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CommentSkills shortage: Back to basics
As the skills shortage worsens, the urgency of inspiring young people to get into construction becomes more critical
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NewsNational Infrastructure Commission to be made 'permanent'
Chancellor announces commission will become an executive agency with own budget and “freedom”
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FeaturesConstruction Rocks: Vintage Bands night
The second leg of this year’s Construction Rocks event goes vintage
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NewsNorthern Powerhouse outstrips London for planning decisions
But worries persist that under-resourced councils will hold up development