All Building articles in 2006 issue 25
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NewsMoat signs up new director
Housing association appoints Paul Hackett as its director of development and new business.
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NewsBalfour Beatty pledges more growth after Birse swoop
After recommended £32m bid for Birse the construction group issues statement anticipating strong second half despite 'challenges' at Metronet.
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NewsHanson anticipates 10% profit hike
Building materials company's trading statement reports that overall profits were expected to be up on last year, with US divisions doing particularly well.
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NewsISG Group reveals period of 'exceptionally high turnover'
In trading update, construction services specialist also announces order book of £750m.
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NewsCleveland Bridge appeals against High Court decision
Wembley steelwork contractor submits application to court of appeal in bid to overturn judge's decision on Wembley row.
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NewsBarratt boss to retire in October
Surprise move will see David Pretty replaced by the managing director of British Gas Residential Energy Mark Clare.
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NewsKingspan snaps up Xtratherm for £59.8m
Product supplier buys board insulation manufacturer for £59.8m.
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NewsFire engulfs new Guardian HQ at Kings Cross
One person is treated for burns following fire at the Sir Robert McAlpine construction site in central London.
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NewsPersimmon turnover up £410m following Westbury takeover
First half turnover is boosted by £410m following acquisition of Westbury Homes in January.
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NewsBalfour Beatty stalks Birse
The UK's biggest contractor makes a £32m recommended bid for Northampton-based contractor Birse Group.
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RIBA prepares for annual awards
This evening's RIBA Awards will acknowledge 62 buildings, 54 in the UK and eight in the EU.
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EC Harris lands Crossrail job
Cross London Rail Links appoints consultant to produce cost estimates for the surface railway works to the west and north east of London.
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News99% Campaign launches with high-level support
Building launches important new campaign aimed at improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
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NewsHoward Shiplee lands top job to deliver London Games
ODA hires project manager behind Ascot racecourse as 2012 Olympics' construction director.
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NewsOn the move without a mobile
Building's star columnist is on a train to Cardiff to give a legal lecture, but damn, he's left his mobile behind. Thankfully a kindly trolley lady stepped in and saved the day.
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NewsWomen to be relieved by new ‘loo standard'
Long queues for the women's toilets could become a thing of the past if a proposal to force developers to provide more facilities in offices is approved.
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NewsHodge's plea to industry: ‘Judge me by what I do'
Construction minister defends her portfolio from criticism by Building columnist.
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NewsA campaign of critical importance
Building's new 99% campaign seeks to make existing building stock as sustainable as new developments. The magazine's editor explains why the initiative is so crucial.
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NewsJohn Spanswick wins top safety award
The Outstanding Safety Achievement gong was presented to Spanswick last night at the Building Health and Safety Awards.
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CommentViva Zaha!
The Guggenheim's Zaha Hadid exhibition illustrates, with equal clarity, the genius of the architect, the lack of a world-class venue in London and the problems of working in Wales