All articles by Vikki Miller
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Public backs stamp duty abolition for first-time buyers
Ex-Barratt chief speaks out as YouGov poll supports key Tory housing policy
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FeaturesGlenn Howells: Almost famous
Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Noddy Holder … the Midlands has produced its fair share of rock stars. Sadly, frustrated musician Glenn Howells wasn’t one of them. But now, with a Stirling prize nomination to his name, the Birmingham architect is about to get his turn in the limelight.
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NewsGrimshaw profit reaches £1m for the first time
Architect follows Rogers and Wilkinson Eyre in posting strong results for 2006
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NewsSeven shortlisted for Olympic handball venue
ODA is expected to announce the designer for the 2012 handball arena by the end of the year
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NewsIndustry called in to prevent repeat of flooding crisis
Defra commissions consultant Entec to devise flood-proofing strategy
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NewsIndustry called in to prevent repeat of flooding crisis
Defra commissions consultant Entec to devise flood-proofing strategy
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NewsWembley Hilton Hotel wins planning
The five-storey development will face Wembley Stadium and include student accommodation and retail space
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NewsPitching in at Heathrow's polite protest
Heathrow is not being surrounded by tent-dwelling dreamers - instead Building's sustainability correspondent found a learned group armed with science as well as banners
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Urban Initiatives to masterplan Birmingham
EC Harris on team that will look at development of Birmingham over next the 20 years
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Urban Initiatives to masterplan Birmingham
Masterplan will look at development of Birmingham over next the 20 years
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NewsRon Brooks resigns from Olympic delivery partner CLM
Ron Brooks is stepping down as chief exeuctive and returning to the USA
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Tough energy target for BSF
At least 60% of the energy for every new English secondary school to come from renewables
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Tough energy target for BSF
At least 60% of the energy for every new English secondary school to come from renewables
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NewsLend Lease selects 47 architects for £2bn Olympic Village
Strong list includes emerging practices as well as established names such as Stirling Prize nominees Haworth Tompkins and Glen Howells
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NewsODA gives Stratford City the green light
Newham Council and the Olympic Delivery Authority have approved Westfield's development next to the London 2012 site
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NewsFoster misses out on Dead Sea shortlist
Foster + Partners has not been included on the shortlist to work on plans for a canal between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea in the Middle East.
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NewsKing to chair talks on energy-efficiency mortgages
Lenders and energy firms to discuss ‘realistic ways’ of greening housing stock
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NewsCostain wins South Wales by-pass contract
Construction firm appointed contractor on Church Village by-pass scheme
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NewsAlfred McAlpine puts PFI and slate businesses on sale
Company also makes plans to restructure into two separately companies
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NewsGovernment sets strict BREEAM target for million-pound projects
One-fifth of all schemes over £1m must be rated "excellent" by 2008, according to Government and Industry Sustainable Construction Strategy