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Features
Still smiling?
Architects in the North-east are grinning from ear to ear, whereas contractors in East Anglia have caught the jitters. Building's latest regional weather map reveals a mixed picture as signs of recession start to infect parts of the country. But the feelgood factor is still much in evidence, as our ...
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Tower of light
This 392 m landmark tower, designed by architect Kohn Pedersen Fox, is part of a £342m masterplan for Rotterdam's Parkhaven, the area between the city centre and the river Maas.
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Open house, Russia
Letter from Moscow - The latest missive charts the Russian corporation's retreat from secrecy
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In the hot seat
What is a man who knows more about air-to-air missiles than bricks and mortar doing in charge of superconsultant WS Atkins? Completely restructuring it, that's what …
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Liverpool home
Leeds-based Carey Niemen Architects has received planning permission for its £15m mixed-use leisure and residential development at the Albert Dock, Liverpool.
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The right to holiday
Temporary workers will soon be able to claim immediate holiday pay under new government legislation. Here's how it works
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Comment
Nothing by halves
If an adjudicator fails to take into account part of your defence, can you get their decision overturned? Frogmore Investments found out …
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Government to review state funding of R&D
Future of construction research uncertain as government reviews policy.
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Follow Egan's lead, urges Wilson
Construction minister Brian Wilson today called for the industry to improve its performance after a mixed set of figures were revealed by the DTI.
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Comment
Same difference
Globalisation means that so-called 'traditional' building styles are just fake. They will remain a sham even if we enter an age of greater regional autonomy
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Floodplain development under insurance threat
Insurers could withdraw cover or ramp up premiums on floodplain schemes as climate change costs mount.
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Comment
Cut us some slack
Adjudication is increasingly dealing with matters that are difficult to sort out within 28 days. It would be fairer to give adjudicators the right to extend the time limit.
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Cross lines
Work is due to start in a few weeks on this £1.4m serviced office in King's Cross, central London, known as the Cross
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Summit to tackle university crisis
Industry bodies are to meet DTI minister Brian Wilson next week to discuss the higher education crisis in construction, writes Adrian Barrick.
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Independent creditors may lose 'hundreds of millions'
Industry counts the cost after insurance firm's failure, while action group prepares to sue regulators and auditor.
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Six in line for Sainsbury's prime contracts
Retailer to announce the successful contractors for three-year strategic alliance deals at end of month.