All Building articles in 1 August 2008
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NewsConstruction industry is in recession, says RICS
Surveyors warn of continuing shrinkage as figures show private housing orders down 20% in a year
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NewsBeijing Olympics Water Cube
Watch an animation of the architectural star of the Olympic opening ceremony
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NewsSpectacle in Marrakech
London Metropolitan University presents work by undergraduates from the summer 08 show
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NewsDyson's Bath school in doubt after 'scandalous' call-in
Government office of the South West decides to call in Wilkinson Eyre scheme due to flooding and heritage issues
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NewsGovernment decision ends battle for Croydon Gateway development
Foster + Partners’ scheme for Stanhope given go-ahead as rivals’ CPO is turned down
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News'It's ok, the hospital is only ten minutes away'
The construction supervisor's response when challenged about health and safety on his site
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NewsCroydon turns to Aussies to fill planning posts
Dearth of planners from the UK forces council to search for suitable candidates in Brisbane and Melbourne
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NewsArcadis turnover jumps by a fifth
Dutch consultant turnover £338m mainly due to recent acquisitions including two US firms
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NewsCapita Symonds QS on £70m Sefton scheme
Consultant signs a 10 year contract with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to deliver property and highway services
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NewsGovernment rejects Smithfield redevelopment scheme
Hazel Blears says Thornfield Properties and City of London's proposal will 'significantly detract from the market complex'
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NewsBeijing CCTV tower wins race to finish by Games opening
Arup and OMA's CCTV Tower just beat the deadline to finish cladding before the Olympics opening ceremony
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NewsUK house prices sink to June 2006 levels
Prices dive 8.8% over the year but monthly rate of decline slows to 1.7%
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NewsBirse wins £9.2m contract on Land Secs' Ebbsfleet
Civil engineer to undertake infrastructure works on 10,000-home mixed-use development
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NewsRail-led loss drives Emcor away from sector
M&E firm moves away from rail work after sector problems lead to group loss of £6.1m
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NewsBank of England holds interest rates at 5%
Risk of inflation prevents monetary policy committee from coming to housebuilders' aid by cutting rates
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NewsDave Hampton: How I became a carbon coach
Former engineer Dave Hampton explains how he changed career course and now offers individuals and companies footprinting advice
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NewsHopefully he's on a tea break
Because he's no longer on this precariously placed ladder spotted on the 6th floor of London's Eaton Place
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NewsBarratt seals refinancing deal with banks
Deal to relax lending covenants is now in place, says housebuilder
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NewsDorset councillors unite against homes plan
Purbeck council opposed to 5000 home scheme backed by minister
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Specialists see sharp decline in orders
National Specialist Contractors Council also warns of negative impact of rising materials prices