All Building articles in 2006 issue 10
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NewsSplit decision
Birmingham council is set to give the go-ahead for a two-site location for the city's library at a council meeting next week, a decision that will rule out a proposal by Richard Rogers Partnership for a single-site building at Eastside.
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CTRL UK goes to High Court
The secretary of state for transport has joined forces with CTRL (UK) to sue Esso Petroleum Co and Roadchef Motorways.
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Network Rail sues over gas leak
Network Rail Infrastructure has launched a legal battle for compensation a row over a fractured gas pipe in Nottingham.
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NewsJohn Callcutt named as English Partnerships boss
Former Crest Nicholson chief executive to be unveiled later today.
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NewsAlfred McAlpine profit up 12% despite £13.2m utilities cost
Revenues top £1bn for first time as 2005 profit at Alfred McAlpine increases to £37.4m.
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Government announces details of April energy regulations
The final version of Part L of the Building Regulations is published after months of delay.
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Council builders vote to strike in pensions row
Construction workers in local authorities are preparing to strike over government plans to raise the retirement age to 65.
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Sheppard Robson plans iconic projects for Lakes
Architect and client Rural Regeneration Cumbria in talks with investors and delivery partners about a £1bn investment into landmark culture projects across Cumbria.
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Livingstone defends Rogers against anti-semitic charges
Ken Livingstone backs Richard Rogers at MIPIM after architect was accused of semi-semitism.
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NewsIn the shadow of Mount Ventoux
Our intrepid cyclist Chris Hill and his team mates ride triumphantly into Cannes to be greeted by Ken Livingstone
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Firms fined £40,000 after fatality
CA Blackwell and Combined Stabilisation are fined by magistrates following the death of Bernard Place in 2003.
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NewsProfit rises 7% at Amec
Pre-tax profit reaches £124m during 2005, with turnover rising by £285m to £4943m, despite an underperforming UK infrastructure division.
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NewsStrong Irish market boosts Grafton profit by 32%
Builders merchant increases profit to £132m as Irish acquisition performs beyond expectations.
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NewsRIBA and WWF welcome stricter sustainability code
Architectural and environmental bodies back government plan to strengthen Code for Sustainable Homes.
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NewsAn uphill task
Chris Hill and his fellow riders struggle over mountains and through forests in their last leg before freewheeling down to Cannes for the first day of MIPIM
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NewsFMB kicks out four firms for misconduct
Federation of Master Builders terminates the membership of four firms following complaints from clients.
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NewsAlpine House opens at Kew
The Times reveals details of new glasshouse. Plus, the weekend papers' other news.
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NewsJohn Laing profits up 43%
Turnover down but robust performance in the roads division enables Laing to increase profit to £36m.
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NewsBovis Homes records 20% slump in profit
Housebuilder blames 'competitive and challenging period' for fall in profit from £145m to £116m.
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NewsA bitter wind
Chris Hill and the rest of the Tour de MIPIM's riders have covered the first 160 km, but now east of Paris they encounter harsh weather conditions. Can Chris keep up with the pace?