All Building articles in 2007 issue 50
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Weekend Green Review
In our weekend review, the redoubtable broadsheet columnists grapple with the pending green fatigue by talking about the most practical thing they can think of: energy production.
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NewsFour injured in Clapham site collapse
Rear of house collapses on residential construction site in South London
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NewsBuilding a nuclear future - what next?
Now the government has finlly committed itself to nuclear it needs to demonstrate it believes in renewables and energy conservation
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NewsInterest rates held at 5.5%
The Bank of England offers no short term relief for housebuilders suffering from the effects of the market slowdown
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NewsGreen light for nuclear power stations
Hutton warns new power stations vital for decreasing reliance on imported energy
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NewsSoft landing guaranteed
The pile of sand seems to have been wheeled in as a safety measure rather than as a building material
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NewsEDF Energy wins Olympic Park and Stratford electrical contract
Contract includes design, construction and operation of the electrical distribution network
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NewsHSE issues new health and safety code for timber frames
Code set to protect people working or visiting timber frame construction sites
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NewsPlans for £18.5m Leicester Square revamp revealed
Westminster council launches search for top architect to help design scheme
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NewsCameron architect reveals green energy island plan
Each island of photovoltaics and wind turbines would be manned by 25 workers living off vegetables from a farm and recycled water
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Ocon posts first major profit
Manchester housing contractor announces plans to double turnover in five years as it reveals 12-month profit of £1.6m
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The green global standards directory
Know your BREEAMs from your LEEDS? Flummoxed by ISOs and Green Stars? Try Building Sustainability's new directory of global green standards
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NewsMears profit forecast to rise 37%
Social housing contractor announces record order book of £1.4bn as City forecasts £16.84m profit for 2007
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NewsTaylor Wimpey cuts payments to suppliers by 5%
Housebuilder responds to tough economic outlook by cutting payments to subcontractors and suppliers
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NewsLiverpool spruces up its drab buildings
Banksy artwork to be preserved in initiative to decorate derelict and depressing buildings with artwork
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NewsPrison scheme cost estimated at £2.3bn
Government’s prison building programme will cost double the original figure
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NewsHousing reservations down 9% at Redrow
Housebuilder says market was ‘significantly’ more challenging in last six months of 2007
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NewsStrong civils performance keeps Costain on track
Group reports a ‘significant’ recovery in profitability over 2007 as building division makes steady progress
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NewsPrivate housing orders fall 3%
Report indicates decline in private housing orders for the year to November