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Government-commissioned report backs 'wood first' rule
Independent Panel on Foresty back councils’ use of planning law to drive increase in timber buildings
HSE figures show 49 construction deaths last year
Total deaths falls from 50 last year but construction still records highest fatalities of any industry
Whole life value guidance delayed a year
Government guidelines on how the industry should calculate the wider costs and value of a building to be published next year
Timber frame industry tackles fire safety
UK Timber Frame Association and HSE have joined forces to promote more fire resistant time frame systems
Protests over HSE move to scrap crane safety register
Safety precaution introduced after Building magazine campaign set to be axed after just two years
95% of homes fail to meet ventilation requirements
Rise in airtight homes prompts increase in mechanical systems
Arup to open BIM consultancy in UK
Engineering giant has been offering BIM services in Australia for 12 months
Crossrail contractors to use new Lafarge rail link
The cement company says the freight connection will open in February 2012
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Building launches BIM conference in London
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Green Building Council launches training Task Group
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Chinese firms target UK market with counterfeit crane parts
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BuildingTV: Europe's tallest living wall springs into life
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Crossrail reveals full-size model of station platform
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Kingspan acquisition clears competition hurdles
