All Building articles in 2006 issue 32 – Page 2
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NewsPrescott Jr’s uncomfortable outing
The Sunday Times ‘revealed’ John Prescott Jr’s involvement in the housebuilding industry at the weekend. Is this another embarrassment for his dad?
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NewsKeller profit soars 114%
Ground engineer is buoyed by strong performance in US as interim profit hits £33m
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NewsBarratt staff receive death threats
Staff in 16 offices receive threatening mail including packages containing suspicious white powder
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NewsKnowles shareholders recommend Hill bid
Hill International's £7m bid for construction dispute firm is recommended by 80% of shareholders.
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NewsSustainable tsar sought for 2012 Olympics
Winning candidate will be tasked with building a team that delivers a truly sustainable London Olympics
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NewsWienerberger bids to buy Baggeridge Brick for £89.2m
Wienerberger further tightens its position in the UK with Baggeridge Brick purchase
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NewsT. Clarke half-year turnover up 9% to £100.2m
Contractor, T. Clarke reports 9% increase in turnover and 10% rise in pre-tax profits for first half of 2006
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NewsHousing association plans solar panels for new homes
Places for People will install solar hot water panels in all new homes if Sheffield pilot is a success
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Profit up 37% at Schindler
Lift manufacturer, Schindler reports £96.8m net profit in first six-months as it awaits EU antitrust investigation
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NewsGovernment gives go-ahead to six new PFI hospitals
Despite continued controversy six new PFI hospitals get funding including £711m for women and children’s hospital in Leicester
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NewsHousing completions up 5%, starts down 5% in first quarter
Long-term trend in housing starts continues upwards despite reported fall between April and June 2006
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NewsAnne Hemming
The death of Anne Hemming will have touched many in construction because of her willingness to engage positively on difficult issues says Building's technical editor
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NewsDeaths in construction fall to record low
Fatalities in the construction industry fell from 69 to 59 in 2005/2006 according to a new report
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NewsLend Lease profit hit by UK performance
Lend Lease increases profit by 24% despite lacklustre performance by UK construction arm which sees 4% profit fall
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NewsMultiplex doubles profit despite Wembley loss
The sale of assets and increase in property values helps counter the £147m loss incurred at Wembley stadium
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NewsNetwork Rail slaps safety ban on Carillion
Carillion Rail will not be allowed to bid for new rail projects until its safety performance improves
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NewsPoor US performance hits Balfour Beatty profit
Substantial one-off settlements in UK rail business contribute to 42% fall in pre-tax profit at contractor
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NewsHead of building regulations killed in cycle accident
Anne Hemming, the head of the sustainable buildings division at DCLG, is killed while cycling in Scotland
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NewsCarey Jones wins Bradford Odeon competition
Architect wins competition to design £55m mixed-use scheme on former Odeon cinema site
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NewsKeller acquires Australian foundation specialist
Keller will pay up to £10.8m for Piling Contractors, which has a turnover of about £20m