All Building articles in 2006 issue 09
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NewsNo time for dreaming
Stuck in a traffic jam in the back of a taxi on the way to a Bangkok trade fair, our blogger ponders matters big and small, such as the growing political unrest in the Thai capital and the quality of teak benches in the Far East.
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Alfred McAlpine secures £90m electricity contracts
Four-year extension worth more than £20m per annum to support services group.
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£26m eco-development begins in Nottingham
Luxury and sustainability come together on the banks of the river Trent.
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NewsCurzon's future in doubt after receivers called in
Fit-out firm calls in Ernst & Young after series of setbacks including the £25m refurbishment of a Mayfair hotel.
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Trevor Gamble appointed Construction Plant Certification Scheme chairman
Drive to qualify workforce by 2010 continues with new leader.
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Kelly launches £7bn+ scheme to rebuild primary schools
Worst 900 schools to be demolished under 16-year Primary Capital Programme.
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Planning granted for Stanton Cross scheme
Bovis Homes to start work on key part of Milton Keynes growth area in 2007.
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NewsWelsh Assembly springs a leak
Builders recalled to Cardiff just days after official opening ceremony following leak in roof.
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NewsBolt blamed for Holyrood's hanging beam
The beam that collapsed in the Scottish Parliament was due to a faulty bolt according to report.
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Construction firms among best employers
Sunday Times list of 100 best small firms to work for contains ten construction companies.
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Bluewater reveals plans for exhibition centre
Design by Denton Corker Marshall for 5,200m2 venue is submitted for planning approval to Dartford Borough Council.
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Travis Perkins boosts profit despite weak market
Profit increases 23.1% despite 8% fall in sales at Wickes division.
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NewsSales down 5% at McCarthy & Stone
Housebuilder warns of falling margins because of use of incentives but says business has picked up since January.
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NewsBalfour Beatty increases profit 25%
Pre-tax profit for 2005 grew to £134m after construction division recovered strongly in second half of 2005.
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CRH profit up 22% despite sluggish Eurozone
Product supplier grows by 13% despite adverse effects of sluggish Eurozone and Hurricane Katrina.
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NewsThe prologue
Construction lawyer Chris Hill is among those cycling to MIPIM for charity this year. On Sunday the peloton left London on its long pedal to the South of France.
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NewsProfit falls 22% at Redrow
Half year results reveal fall in profit to £53.4m as housebuilder banks on regeneration work to remain profitable.
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NewsMorgan Sindall JV wins £90m bridge contract
Morgan Est has formed a joint venture with Vinci Construction to build the £90m Upper Forth Bridge.
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NewsForty in running for Olympic delivery prize
Over 40 companies are in the race to be the Olympic delivery partner according to the Independent on Sunday.