All Building articles in 2006 issue 12
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NewsKeeping to the critical path
Blogger Andrew Murray arrives in South Africa and soon finds that some aspects of construction work are the same the world over.
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CommentHow To Survive… a CV rewrite
There's a fine line between presenting the best possible interpretation of your work and academic history and doing a Jeffery Archer. Amaya Lopez offers some tips on how to stay on the right side of it.
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Mace recognised for Southfield Project
Considerate Constructors' top award for 2006 goes to construction managers Mace for extension to Wellcome Trust's research campus.
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Turnover at North Midland Construction up almost 44%
Strong performance group-wide sees turnover hit a record £153.1m.
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Halstead pre-tax profits jump by 22%
Flooring distributor sees turnover rise past £60m mark worldwide.
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NewsBuilding a House of Hope
Andrew Murray is using his construction skills to take part in a lifesaving building project in Africa. In his first blog he explains what his team from Multiplex are planning to do.
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Scaled-down QE hospital could get go-ahead
Birmingham's £560m PFI hospital hopes for St Bart's-style reprieve.
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NewsKier Project Investment MD killed in accident
Jim Byrne was killed last week after being struck by a vehicle.
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NewsEnvironmental report slams ODPM over sustainable code
Environmental Audit Committee says ODPM is reluctant to take on the building sector over sustainability.
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NewsIs David Cameron your cup of Earl Grey?
The Tories have enjoyed something of a renaissance since smooth-talking David Cameron took the helm. But where do you stand? Cast your vote in Mark Leflty's online polling booth and win a £50 drinks voucher.
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NewsBarratt maintains growth in competitve market
Barratt predicts successful 2006 after steady if unspectacular growth during second half of 2005.
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NewsBAA takeover bid: Ferrovial appoints Australian bank
Ferrovial agrees to sell Bristol and Sydney airports to investment bank Macquarie if BAA takeover is successful.
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NewsHealth checks for Olympic workers
The Olympic Delivery Authority is working with the NHS to introduce health checks on Olympic sites.
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70,000 construction workers join pension strike
Local authority construction workers join biggest national strike since 1926.
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Profit jumps 65% at Shed developer Brixton
Shed developer puts impressive growth down to strong rental performance and acquisition of the Industrious property group.
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Investments increase profit 23% at Development Securities
Developer says it will now focus on completing projects after strong investment portfolio helped increase profit by £4.5m.
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NewsWolseley buys Brandon Hire for £71.9m
Wolseley juggernaut rolls on as it acquires one of the UK's best established hire firms.
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NewsWYG snaps up Tweeds for £11m
White Young Green expands into cost consultancy with purchase of multi-disciplinary consultancy.
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NewsMinerva caught up in Labour loans row
Minerva is the latest firm to come under the spotlight of the national newspapers following Labour's loan crisis.
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NewsSwindon seeks partner for £300m town centre scheme
The New Swindon Company mixed use scheme will provide offices for the town's booming economy.