All Building articles in 17 October 2008
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A guide to global green standards
US sustainability expert offers an up-to-date overview of international standards for green buildings
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The international surprises of the World Architecture Festival
From chapels to car parks, the UK has a lot to learn from the ideas of small architects abroad
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Skanska wins £75m Polish road contract
Construction group will build two bypasses in south-west Poland
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BRE's Peter Bonfield reveals highlights of Insite 09
Three new buildings are earmarked for the Innovation Park at heart of event, says BRE chief executive
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A romantic affair between man and machine
London Fields played host this weekend to 'Transports Exceptionnels', a remarkable encounter between a svelte French dancer and a 13-tonne digger
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Banks pledge to help small firms
Bankers set out proposals for supporting small businesses through the downturn
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Plant hire division rescued at Northants firm
Jobs saved after administrators of Mainland Construction Group find buyer for division
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Shortlists revealed for QS Awards
Shortlists for six categories of the annual awards have been published, including Best All-Round QS
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US doctors try to reattach builder's severed foot
Accident occurred during pile driving works at New Jersey power plant site
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Mitie fined £300k over electrician's death
Firm fined for safety breach that caused 2005 electrocution, but directors are acquitted
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Aukett steeled for possible project 'funding issues'
International architect predicts results in line with expectations after making provision for possible credit crunch-related problems
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Axe hangs over 200 staff at Bovis Lend Lease
Drop in commercial work threatens staff numbers as credit crunch bites
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Wolseley cuts 3,000 more US jobs
Materials firm's job losses since 2006 market peak now total 10,600
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Laing O'Rourke buys struggling concrete firm
Takeover of pre-cast concrete specialist Bison will safeguard 450 jobs
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Argent selected for £1bn Birmingham scheme
Redevelopment of Paradise Circus includes the existing City Library
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Low cost eco-housing on show at Interbuild
Birmingham exhibition to showcase offsite affordable housing which costs £60,000 per unit as well as timber-framed Code Level 5 house
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Indian PM appeals for continued Japanese support
Singh urges investors to maintain faith in Indian financial system and commitment to enterprise
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BRE to build hemp house at Innovation Park
A 'natural house' built by the Prince's Foundation will also feature at BRE's Insite 09 event
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Housing associations primed to bail out troubled landlords
Tenant Services Authority makes list of take over partners for bankrupt associations
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Asbestos deaths 4,000 a year and rising, warns HSE
Footballer Ian Wright helps launch campaign to raise awareness of continuing dangers