All articles by Vern Pitt – Page 13
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FeaturesContractors' pay: The 30 days war
Eighteen months after the government introduced its Prompt Payment Code, Building’s Specialists White Paper has revealed that 83% of contractors are still waiting more than 30 days to be paid. Vern Pitt reports on one of the industry’s longest-running battles
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News25% of construction firms cut back on green skills training
Survey reveals uncertainty over government policy leading to decrease in investment in green skills training
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NewsLabour slams 'burying' of Green Deal research
Flint fears publication schedule will deliberately overshadow findings
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NewsCameron seeks to reassure green industry
Prime minister says investment in green energy good for environment and the economy
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NewsGovernment launches £35m energy efficiency innovation fund
Announcement follows another £35m package of seed funding for improving energy efficiency in buildings
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NewsEDF boss piles pressure on government over nuclear plans
Head of French energy firm wants guaranteed price for nuclear power which greens oppose as a subsidy
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NewsEd Davey attacks Osborne on green stance
Energy secretary says green policies are not a “burden”
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NewsMPs to quiz energy bosses on nuclear future
Energy and climate change select committee to investigate Horizon sale
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NewsMinisters told to stop 'panicking' about heat incentive
Government fears run on budget of Renewable Heat Incentive despite sluggish start
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NewsSmall builders fear exclusion from Green Deal launch
FMB claims delay on self-certification scheme will handicap small firms
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NewsPM’s u-turn undermines Green Deal roll-out
Firms consider scaling back Green Deal plans after Cameron blocks so-called ‘conservatory tax’
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NewsChinese investors sniff out £4.1bn super sewer
Thames Tideway Tunnel project attracts attention of Chinese investment funds
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NewsTesco slashes store expansion by over a third
Supermarket chain will embark on refurb programme for existing stores
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NewsOlympic stadium will need repainting 'in five years'
If temporary seats are kept all steelwork will need to be repainted
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NewsPart L proposals under threat from Tory backlash
But climate change minister says rumours Green Deal will be scrapped are ‘bonkers’
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NewsGovernment to press ahead with energy reforms
But industry calls for more urgency on electricity market reforms to save UK nuclear new build programme
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NewsSolar electricity installations plummet 95%
Fall comes after introduction of new requirement for buildings to meet a minimum energy performance standard
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NewsConstruction output rises 6% in February
Economists still predict contraction in the sector in the first quarter of 2012
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NewsBouygues to position Thomas Vale for bigger jobs
Thomas Vale brand to remain with new French owner helping 143-year old contractor to win more complex work
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NewsNew energy efficiency body to tackle market barriers
Partnership will co-ordinate Green Deal advisory groups and advise on microgeneration strategy