All Building articles in 2008 Issue 14
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Northern Arizona University: Platinum record
Sustainable architect of the year at the Building Sustainability Awards 2008 Hopkins owes its success to this bold project in America. The research building is one of the most environment-friendly in the US
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Scottish Executive squashes Lewis wind scheme
The Government caves in to concerns about birds, habitats and 11,000 voters to throw out Amec and British Energy plans for one of Europe's largest planned schemes
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Sustainability TV - Our first news show
See the latest headlines and special reports in our new 10-minute show
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Building launches sustainability forum
Debate and discuss the latest green issues as well as share information and tips on sustainable design and construction in our New green forum site
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Highways Agency wary of firms involved in OFT inquiry
Contractors found guilty of bid-rigging may face loss of public sector work
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Bad clients are partly to blame for bid rigging
Chief executive of Constructing Excellence says clients should improve practices to discourage anti-competitive behaviour
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Ratcliffe fears disproportionate fines in bid-rigging case
Construction Confederation chief executive says fine system based on turnover could result in crippling fines
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Latest OFT reactions - Connaught, Balfour Beatty, Carillion and more
Latest reactions to the OFT bid-rigging allegations from Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Galliford Try, Henry Boot, ISG, and Willmott Dixon
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Ucatt demands maximum fines for bid-rigging contractors
Ucatt secretary Alan Ritchie says bid rigging is inevitable consequence of privatisation
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Lord's cricket ground shortlist announced
Sir John Egan to head selection advisory panel for £200m masterplan contract
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Balfour Beatty granted leniency measures in OFT case
Balfour Beatty confirms leniency measures which could reduce any fines that are imposed on company
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OFT inquiry timeline
The OFT issued statements of objection against 112 construction firms today. Building looks at how the inquiry that led to this has developed over the past four years
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Full list of companies targeted by OFT
The OFT released a list of 112 firms it is accusing of bid rigging
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OFT warns against blacklisting
OFT takes steps to reassure accused firms they won’t be cut out of public sector projects
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OFT accuses 112 construction firms of rigging bids
Balfour Beatty, Carillion and Kier are among those facing huge fines if found guilty
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International professionals ignorant of CO2 from buildings, report finds
Architects, contractors, developers and agents underestimate carbon usage from the built environment according to a new survey
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CV tips - What to write to get that first job in construction
Greg Lettington, Director at Hays Construction & Property, offers some tips on how to make your CV stand out from the rest when you look for that elusive first rung on the industry ladder
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HBF revises code of conduct to help lenders
New measures to ensure greater transparency for mortgage lenders on new build houses
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Hochtief's UK arm back in the black
Contractor returns to profit and reports 9% rise in turnover