All Building articles in 09 November 2012 – Page 2
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News'We've just got to keep light on our feet'
Interview: Morgan Sindall’s managing director Graham Shennan explains the thinking behind the contractor’s office closures and management changes
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NewsAecom falls £37m into the red
Davis Langdon’s parent company reports loss following a £200m writedown on the value of its European and management consulting businesses
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NewsNumber of tower cranes in UK cities plummets
Only 413 cranes erected in the UK in first half of 2012 - half of last year’s figure
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NewsGovernment energy efficiency strategy 'lacks detail and commitment'
Industry leaders support strategy’s aims but unhappy with lack of fresh policy ideas
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NewsPlymouth's Marine Building research centre opens
A new Marine Building at Plymouth University, designed by Burwell Deakins Architects, has been opened by the Duke of Edinburgh
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NewsSellafield chooses three firms for £280m framework
Amec, Hertel and Shepley Engineers chosen as the preferred partners for the £280m Multi Discipline Site Works framework
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NewsMPs reject Foster and Halcrow airport scheme
Poll claims that less than a fifth of MPs back Thames Hub project
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NewsInjured builder rescued from site by crane
Worker winched 75ft into the air from site in Birmingham to get to safety
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NewsPersimmon's autumn sales up on last year
Housebuilder warns mortgage availability is still a problem
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NewsPRP to take lead role on smart energy solutions
PRP Architects has been appointed to lead the first stage in a £100m research project into developing smart energy systems for buildings
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NewsChancellor told to fund shovel ready infrastructure projects
Civil engineers report two consecutive quarters of falling workloads
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NewsContractors sign up as Green Deal providers
Carillion and Keepmoat have been certified as Green Deal providers as the number of firms joining the flagship scheme grows.
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CommentEnergy efficiency measures are a benefit not a burden
With the UK’s power capacity margin falling to low levels, demand side reduction is vital to keep the country in business
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NewsSweett bags Saudi Arabia double
Consultant wins two new commissions on King Abdullah Financial District
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NewsTaylor Wimpey reports solid performance
Housebuilder continues to build on improvements over past three years
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NewsInterserve secures £500m order haul in three months
Firm also reports benefits from efficiency drive and PFI sales
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NewsAecom bags UK national business champion award
Company will be put forward for the European Business Awards
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NewsFacilities maintenance 'fails to look long term'
RICS report says facilities maintenance professionals are not managing buildings sustainably or efficiently
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NewsOptimism returns to UK commercial sector
Savills report finds developers expect rise in development activity