All Building articles in 2006 issue 19
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NewsShortlist announced for Olympic delivery partner
The Olympic Delivery Authority selects Bechtel, CLM, G3 and Legacy. Parson Brinckerhoff/Taylor Woodrow/EC Harris team misses out.
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NewsDew subsidiaries go into receivership
Ernst & Young appointed receiver for Dew Construction and Dew Remediation, after Scottish construction group Dew Pitchmastic is hit by pension deficits.
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NewsEnnstone in line with expectations
At the company's annual general meeting, due to be held later today, chairman Vaughan McLeod will say that overall trading has met expectations.
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NewsWembley rivals in 'screaming match'
Cleveland Bridge denies blackmailing Multiplex as chief executive recalls blazing row between respective owners.
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NewsGovernment wants greener £60k homes
The government is to launch a competition for low cost carbon neutral homes following its £60k home initiative.
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NewsTony Blair appears to back nuclear power
Prime minister says that future energy policy would require the replacement of nuclear power stations and more renewables.
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NewsRem Koolhaas loses top man in New York
Joshua Prince-Ramsu splits from Koolhaas's practice O.M.A. and takes 35 New York staff with him.
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NewsLand Securities set to become REIT
Chairman Peter Birch states that developer is 'ideally positioned' to benefit from tax-free property vehicle.
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NewsRising fuel costs hit Baggeridge profit
Baggeridge Brick also blames trend for smaller homes for large fall in interim profit.
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NewsPart L can be fun!
Building's resident regulations expert logs on to 'fantasy Part L' website playtheregs.com and, after a few attempts, manages to build a virtual house that complies with everybody's favourite Building Reg. It's just a shame it doesn't have any windows ...
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NewsBRE revamps Part L software
BRE launches new version of its Simplified Building Energy Model after first edition was criticised by consultants.
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InteriorExterior makes green electricity commitment
Contractor to source half its electricity use from renewable sources after signing a supply agreement with EDF Energy.
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NewsCleveland Bridge says it did not undervalue Wembley contract
Finance director tells High Court that firm relied on Saudi shareholder for financial support during Wembley contract.
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NewsBellway selected for EP site in Ashford
Bellway will build 280 homes on English Partnerships site close to Ashford International railway station.
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NewsFerrovial warned over potential BAA debt
Civil Aviation Authority voices concern that airport operators relying on debt would not be able to invest in service.
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News£60k homes launched in London
Ruth Kelly challenges housebuilders to learn lessons from the government's £60,000 home competition.
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NewsShelter from the media storm
Building's housing editor usually has the ‘resi' patch to herself but when a media scrum descended upon Crest Nicholson's £60k home she found herself having to fight for every soundbite.
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NewsTesco reveals sustainability plans for stores
Tesco supremo Sir Terry Leahy claims company will carry out more community consultation and consider wind turbines.
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NewsMidas lands Cornish regeneration scheme
Galliford Try division Midas Homes wins contract to build 390 homes on industrial site in Camborne.
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NewsSpeedy Hire snaps up LCH Generators
Plant hire group will take on six depots after buying generator hire firm for £59m.