All Building articles in 06 January 2012
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NewsBattersea put on sale 'in New Year'
Administrator of stricken scheme says interest already received from several major players
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NewsMonthly insolvencies up 15% year-on-year
Experian data shows the construction sector had the second largest number of insolvencies in UK economy last month
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CommentOlympic wonders & blunders with Jack Pringle
Why partner at Pringle Brandon thinks Hopkins’ velodrome races to victory over Anish Kapoor’s Orbit
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NewsHill organises golf events to raise money for construction charity
Charity days in May and September 2012 will raise funds for the Lighthouse Club
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NewsAppeal of FITs ruling leaves solar firms in limbo
Goverment’s decision to challenge High Court ruling causes further confusion for solar industry
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FeaturesDelivering the Olympics: Six months to go …
So far the construction industry’s Olympic record has been excellent. Cue big pat on the back. The question is, with a new, inexperienced client taking over and just six months to go, can it finish the job? Building reports
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FeaturesA guide to the Olympic venues: Greener, faster, smarter
Finally, after six years of work and waiting, we have entered London’s Olympic year. Building kicks off our 2012 campaign with a guide to the main venues and what makes them greener, faster and smarter
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CommentWe should have some of the Olympic glory
The Olympic organisers have to protect their brand but the construction firms also need some recognition, says Peter Murray
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NewsLend Lease hands over delayed athletes' village plots to ODA
Final plots were hit by delays but ODA confirms Lend Lease met rearranged handover deadline
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CommentCredit to construction: The Olympics, the greatest show on earth
Come July, all eyes will be on the world’s greatest athletes, says Sir Steve Redgrave. But praise should also go to the construction professionals who made it all possible
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NewsHVCA rebrands and widens remit to all M&E contractors
Move likely to damage relationships with rival trade federation the ECA
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NewsGovernment mulls Green Deal specialists for old homes
Plan considered amid growing fears that eco-upgrades could damage older housing stock
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NewsSheppard Robson scheme in doubt
Boris Johnson to commission review of Hammersmith scheme, examining the impact of reducing its height
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CommentThe practices of funders' lawyers in 2011
Funders’ lawyers are imposing onerous terms on contractors, passing them off as ‘market standard’. Here’s the kind of shenanigans they got up to last year
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NewsCPA warns of gloomy 2012 for construction
Predictions for output revised down and emphasis put on need for strong private sector recovery
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NewsCameron to host 2012 construction summit
Prime minister to champion industry’s work to global VIPs during Games
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NewsCouncils’ objections throw doubt on 2012 legacy plans
Four bordering authorities voice concerns over OPLC’s focus on housing for the park
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Construction appointments: 6 January 2012
This week,Vauxhall Nine Elms regeneration scheme and Dorsey & Whitney are among firms have made new appointments
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CommentBuilding 2012
As we move into the Olympics year, Building launches a campaign to celebrate the construction industry’s achievements