All Building articles in 2008 Issue 12 – Page 3
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NewsGovernment extends green grant scheme until 2010
Homeowners will be able to apply for £10m of grants towards sustainable
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NewsGrowth in construction hits ten-year low
Credit crunch hits construction sector as growth in workloads fall to lowest levels for ten years
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NewsElephants to work on UK construction sites
Zoos could become sustainable logistic centres as first trained elephant prepares for work on Southwark site
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NewsThe hidden cost of tax gains
Depressed values mean rushing to sell off ahead of the capital gains tax rise could cost businesses much more than they save
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Developer sued for building flats without planning consent
Four homeowners in south London launch fight for compensation against property developer
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Paddington Basin scheme sparks court battle
Development close to London's Paddington Station has triggered a £500k legal dispute
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NewsWho put that there?
This unusually positioned telephone pole could surprise a few drivers attempting to turn left
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Ucatt slams Olympic training standards
Union says 90% of apprentice training on the Olympic will not be to the recommended levels
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NewsGovernment failing on green incentives for homeowners
WWF says carbon cutting targets will not be met unless government offers more financial incentives
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Electrical Contractors Association sets up £10m adult training fund
Funding package launched to help ECA members improve older people's skills
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Paper round: BAA warned against downsizing Heathrow East
Plus, mortgage rates rise daily and Goldman Sachs eyes Trillium
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NewsTony Douglas denies BAA million-pound payment
Sunday Telegraph claims Laing director, formerly Heathrow chief executive, was compensated £1.1m for leaving BAA
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NewsTurnover at Mouchel up almost 50%
Engineer's half-year results show soaring turnover following recent series of acquisitions
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NewsJean Nouvel wins Pritzker Architecture Prize
“Courageous” French architect named as winner of prestigious international award
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Guide launched to help councils hit low-carbon targets
Best practice guide aims to assist local authorities developing low carbon energy policies
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Specialists campaign on fair payment in Scotland
National Specialist Contractors Council starts campaign with seminar on how to get paid on time
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NewsRok poised to make major acquisition
Deal with social housing contractor is expected to be completed next week
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NewsCraft workers demand 7.5% salary rise
Unions say government craft workers earn £13,972 on average - £7,000 less than counterparts in private sector
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NewsT5 – Where did it all go wrong?
All the achievements of T5's construction team are in danger of being forgotten after the disastrous first two days of operation