All Building articles in 2005 issue 49
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Serious Fraud Office probes British bridge-building firm
SFO consider formal investigation into contracts in Iraq and the Philippines won by Mabey and Johnson.
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Spaceport to be built in New Mexico
Lift-off scheduled for 2008 for Virgin Galactic space flights.
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Engineer Hiltons sees turnover rise to £26m
Emphasis moves towards high-profile schemes in health, education and sport.
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Stansted expansion dependent on better train links
Government admits second runway will not be feasible without improved public transport.
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NewsCarillion ups Mowlem bid to £313m
Balfour Beatty squeezed out as new offer recommended by board.
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Procure 21 loses champion
Peter Wooliscroft leaves the Procure 21 NHS procurement strategy after five years in charge.
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NewsPersimmon buys Carlisle-based Senator Homes
Housebuilder announces £25m swoop for firm with operations in Dumfries, Lockerbie and Cumbria.
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Laing rules out approach by mystery backer
John Laing, which has equity stakes in numerous PFI projects, declines approach made two weeks ago.
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NewsEden Project voted nation’s favourite building
The Eden Project beats the Gherkin to top a poll of the UK’s 20 favourite new buildings.
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NewsCarillion to build three printing plants for Rupert Murdoch
Support services and construction company Carillion, secures £230 million contract with News International.
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Willmott Dixon receives £28m London LIFT
Willmott Dixon Construction reaches financial close on three LIFT schemes in South East London.
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WYG wins services contract for life sciences building
Consultant will design services on final phase of Michael Smith Building at University of Manchester.
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NewsMicrogeneration could supply 40% of energy needs
EST report says that technologies such as mini-wind turbines and solar panels could help reduce CO2 by 15% a year.
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Plans to triple size of Stansted meet fresh opposition
The Times reports that airlines claim BAA's cost estimate is unrealistic. Plus the rest of the weekend's news.
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NewsBalfour Beatty considers rival bid for Mowlem
UK's biggest contractor confirms that it has made an approach for Mowlem to rival Carllion's £291m bid.
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Waterman buys environmental management consultant
Environmental consultant Waterman Group has acquired JP Envirosystems for up to £325,000.