All Building articles in 20 February 2009
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NewsLunchtime rules in Mexico City
Business lunches in Mexico City often start with tequilla and end with a man hug
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NewsBanks most likely to cut overdrafts at construction firms
Report reveals that 44% of construction and property firms have had overdrafts cut compared to 34% UK average
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NewsHungary housebuilders defy crunch
Building permits for new homes did not decline in last quarter of 2008
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NewsPC Harrington to be prosecuted over Wembley death
HSE is prosecuting concrete contractor over alleged breaches of health and safety
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NewsCofton directors seek to put firm into administration
Contractor and developer falls as Castlemore and KW Linfoot also go under
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NewsRLF is QS on Lambhill Stables
Consultant wins contract on the £1.5m redevelopment of 150 year old complex
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NewsRLB appointed on Euston Station scheme
Consultant project manager, QS and CDM co-ordinator on £3m revamp scheme
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NewsLaing O’Rourke to double apprentices
UK contractor to take on 200 more and get suppliers to expand apprentices further
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NewsZero carbon schools could save £165m in energy bills
Early findings from £1m study find £22 potential saving for every pupil in the UK - Cyril Sweett to publish guidance on building types
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NewsDubai bailout to target property firms
Government $10bn economy stimulus plan will help companies repay debts and restructure
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NewsHSE fines engineer £5,000 for failing to repair roof
DG Engineering pleaded guilty to two charges under health and safety legislation
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NewsNottingham housebuilder fined £10,000 after site fall
Wynbrook pleads guilty to breach of Health and Safety Act after electrician fell 2.5m in metal cage
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NewsKier picked for £55m Sheffield services contract
Kier is named preferred bidder on contract supplying property and facilities management services to city council.
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NewsCapita posts record turnover
Consultant reports 16% turnover increase thanks to major contracts including Glamorgan scheme
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NewsCall for funding to help firms boost EPC ratings
Report recommends government guaranteed finance for refurbishments aimed at improving company buildings' rating to C
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NewsÁlvaro Siza to be awarded RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Veteran Portuguese architect to be presented with UK architecture body's highest honour by the Queen
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Massive writedown drives Minerva into the red
Developer posts £186m interim loss after revaluation slices £187m off portfolio value
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NewsHouse prices plunge 18% in 12 months
Nationwide reports record annual drop in value as prices fall 1.8% during February