All Building articles in 11 January 2013
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CommentInternational law: 2012 round-up
Building’s international legal experts reflect on a year where arbitration has been increasingly promoted in developing economies
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CommentFrom the archive: Tony Bingham's first Building column
Read an extract from long-servng Building columnist Tony Bingham’s debut comment piece from 25 years ago
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NewsInsulation industry "loses 800 jobs" from Green Deal delay
Almost 1,200 staff also put on notice of redundancy, industry claims
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CommentWonders & blunders with Mark Middleton
Mark Middleton finds Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch in St Louis truly inspiring and reflects on the unimpressive and impractical Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
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FeaturesEight projects due to complete in 2013
From Birmingham New Street to Stonehenge Visitors Centre, here are eight projects set to complete this year …
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Comment10 wishes for 2013
As a new year begins and pantomime season draws to an end it’s time for us to put an order in to construction’s fairy godmother …
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CommentThe 2013 legal calendar
What legislative and regulatory changes are due to take effect in 2013? Here’s a list to look out for over the coming year and their likely impact
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NewsInterserve unveils board rejig
Interserve’s construction boss Ian Renhard has been promoted to the firm’s executive board
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NewsCoalition slated for road building silence
The government has been criticised for not explaining how it will boost road building as part of its mid-term review
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FeaturesPredictions for 2013
Is anything out there? We search out some bright spots on the construction horizon in 2013
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CommentPrepare for recovery
It’s undoubtedly going to be another tough year, but if the industry is able to think longer term, 2013 could prove a turning point
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NewsHansford: ‘low-carbon at low cost is my priority’
Government construction adviser sets out his stall in his first interview since taking the post
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NewsBCSE closure seen as a ‘huge loss’ by industry
Design industry pays tribute to recently-closed charity that championed good design in schools
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NewsNew Persimmon boss in efficiency drive
Incoming chief executive Jeff Fairburn announces housebuilder will cut its three operating divisions to two
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FeaturesCountry focus: Malaysia
Strong domestic demand means Malaysia’s GDP looks good to grow. But with an election looming and a continuing budget deficit, fiscal stimulus can’t be relied on
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NewsProgress on Olympics marketing gag has ‘stalled’
Shadow business secretary questions progress on easing marketing restrictions
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FeaturesGreen for Growth
Building launches its campaign to persuade the government to stimulate investment in green construction
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NewsCBI and UKGBC back Green for Growth campaign
Industry organisations get behind Building’s campaign to persuade the government that sustainable development can boost growth