All Building articles in 2006 issue 31
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NewsInsects can be a nuisance on site ...
... so it's best to limit their numbers at the access point
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NewsScaffolding to dine out on
Restaurant tables, a couple of concrete blocks and a plank of wood are clearly all you need ...
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NewsA view to die for
Not content with being 22-stories up, these two workers felt the need to add a little extra height by standing on tressles just millimetres from the edge
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NewsSafety by beanie and barrel
This construction worker in Thailand has been sent to the naughty corner... 22 storeys up
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NewsMy wonders & blunders
See if you agree with our blogger's list of wonders and blunders and then tell us the buildings you love or loathe
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NewsCooper warns local authorities must use section 106
60% of medium/large and 90% of minor residential planning permissions do not include 106 agreements, reports says
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NewsKeepmoat announces record performance
Housing specialist reports pre-tax profit up 21% to £40.3m with 40% turnover increase to £468.7m
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NewsManaging director departs Controlled Demolition
Steve Foster takes control of demolition contractor as Darren Palin leaves following company restructuring
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NewsCurrie & Brown directors sacked for gross misconduct
Consultancy confirms that three key staff were sacked for leaking company information and trying to persuade others to leave
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NewsSerious Fraud Office investigates KBR gas plant
Engineer under investigation over an alleged bribery scandal on a Nigerian gas plant project.
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NewsRMJM tower planned for Liverpool's Princes Dock
Mersey Property Company submits planning application for mixed-use 36-storey development
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NewsODA may offer incentives for ethnic minority workers
Olympic Delivery Authority will monitor how many black and Asian staff are employed by contractors working on Olympic site
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NewsWillmott Dixon starts phase two at Denham
Housing arm will build 102 homes for Anchor Trust at £63m Denham Garden Village
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NewsHalcow to study feasibility of damming River Hull
Study will look at viability of removing tidal flows from River Hull and keeping water at a constant level
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NewsLand Lease Projects wins £75m of work for Northants council
Three year contract for Northamptonshire County Council will see development of schools, libraries, fire stations and nursing homes
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NewsCABE slams Blackpool super casino plans
Design watchdog calls Gensler's Blackpool casino an "island site in character and accessibility"
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NewsCarillion wins £100m Telewest contract extension
Contract extension covers facilities and project management services to Telewest properties
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NewsKier reaches financial close on police HQ
Consortium led by contractor will complete the £30m headquarters in early summer 2008
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NewsEnnstone cements £6m purchase of Jackson Precast
Building materials group Ennstone buys concrete manufacturer with turnover of £3.75m