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The claimant, ERDC was a contractor who carried out the construction of a new sport facility for the defendant, Brunel University. ERDC had tendered for the works on the basis of a JCT standard form of contract. The works were carried out under letters of intent pending formal execution ...
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NewsJudge stumbles to his verdict
Our reporter sends her last dispatch from court 7 as Judge Jackson sums up to a strangely muted courtroom.
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NewsGoldman Sachs withdraws from BAA deal
Spanish firm wins lucrative BAA deal as Goldman Sachs pulls out of the bidding race
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Goldman Sachs withdraws from BAA deal
Spanish firm wins lucrative BAA deal as Goldman Sachs pulls out of the bidding race
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Interserve to construct new school concept in Plymouth
Group wins bid to construct the first ‘all-through school' in Plymouth
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NewsEC gives Pilkington sale green light
The European Commission gives go ahead to the £2.2bn acquisition of Pilkington by Nippon Sheet Glass
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NewsMultiplex founder John Roberts dies
The founder of the Wembley contractor died last night after a long-term illness.
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NewsODA set to announce new Olympic masterplan
David Higgins and Seb Coe are at a press conference this morning where they could announce significant changes to the masterplan.
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NewsMorgan Est and Balfour Beatty win £420m gas project
Consortium comprising Morgan Est and Balfour Beatty Utilities are selected as preferred bidder on gas contract.
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NewsBig names on developer shortlist for Euston and Victoria
Network rail challenge developers to come up with 'destination' stations that will trigger regeneration.
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NewsAlfred McAlpine chairman to step down
Oliver Whitehead, who has been chairman since May 2002, will be replaced next year bygroup chief executive of National Grid, Roger Urwin.
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NewsBalfour Beatty rail chief steps down
Manfred Leger is to take over from Jim Cohen who is retiring as group managing director with responsibility for rail.
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NewsFerrovial sets out vision for BAA
Airport Development and Investment, Ferrovial's consortium, could concentrate on airport operator's UK assets in the wake of its £10bn takeover.
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NewsWater plans inadequate in new communities
Government departments come under fire for not allowing for water shortages on future developments.
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NewsBAA agrees £10bn Ferrovial takeover
Rival bidder Goldman Sachs has until June 16 to come up with a counter offer.
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NewsHelical grows assets by 30%
Assets increase but lower rent levels and £100m return of shareholders equity reduces profit.
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NewsWembley verdict: Multiplex 'ruthless, but lawful'
Multiplex comes out on top in the judgment in the £50m legal battle with steel contractor Cleveland Bridge over the Wembley stadium project.
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NewsWembley judge: Multiplex strategy 'while ruthless, was law'
Wembley contractor receives huge boost as judgment gets under way in £50m legal battle with steel contractor Cleveland Bridge.
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NewsGoldman Sachs enters race for BAA
Investment bank joins forces with Commonwealth Bank of Australia for takeover bid for UK airport operator.
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NewsHLM takes centre stage as £22m drama school wins planning
The £22m GSA Conservatoire designed by HLM Architects will bring together the acting school's seven sites.