All Building articles in 2008 Issue 15 – Page 2
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Unpaid builder demolishes customer's porch and conservatory
After two bounced cheques, Sussex builder takes drastic action against council house owner by knocking down his own work
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Birse Civils scheme wins award for considerate construction
Considerate Constructors Scheme gives best site award to Beswick regeneration carried out in partnership with New East Manchester and English Partnerships
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Director leaves Costain board for shareholder UEM
UEM presence on board drops to one but Costain denies the move signals any intention for UEM to exit the company
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RICS matrics 5-a-Side Football - 4 June
The annual RICS matrics competitive 5 a side tournament. Who will take the title this year? Includes buffet after the match.
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Mortgage lenders pledge support for first-time buyers
Lenders promise to continue support for shared-equity schemes and review initiatives to protect struggling borrowers
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Bramall Lane evacuated after site fire
Fire fighters close down stadium and surrounding roads after gas canister explodes at new hotel project
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BRE conference: Cracking the code
BRE holds a one-day conference on understanding the Code for Sustainable Homes
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Department of Health puts staff on alert over cover pricing
NHS chief executive says any suspicions should be reported to its anti-fraud squad
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Remote Iranian village aims for self-sustainability
MIPIM award winning Alamoot's design is based on the proposition that eco-tourism will make a positive contribution to a stagnating local community
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Sharp fall in housing workloads
The Federation of Master Builders says credit crunch and slowing housing markets are to blame
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Industry calls on councils not to drop 'bid rig' firms
Construction Confederation has written to councils asking them not to remove firms accused of bid rigging from tender lists
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Why some firms count on bid rigging to survive
The OFT has roundly attacked collluding, but has it taken into account the unique pressures on the industry? One academic thinks not...
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Green light for Make at Old Bailey
The 'half donut' development for Land Securities has been given planning
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Red light for Chipperfield at London Bridge
Stirling Prize winning architect has plans rejected because of impact on Christopher's Monument and surrounding buildings
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Welsh first minister unveils new construction centre
Morgan praises strong links with employers as he opens new facility at Yale College
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Stock Woolstencroft offers colourful view of the Olympics
Stock Woolstencroft-designed scheme for Telford Homes will overlook Olympic park
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Cyril Sweett results in line with expectations
Consultant reports £84m order book at start of year and forecasts its recent acquisitions will help take turnover to £100m by 2010
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Chris Horn launches affordable housing developer
Former head of Elephant & Castle scheme starts up ENTER Homes firm to develop affordable housing for Londoners
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BAA slated for neglecting airport development away from T5
Competition Commission report criticising development programme for too narrow a focus on T5 makes enforced sell-off of other airports more likely
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Green housing on show at exhibition - images
New London Architecture’s latest Des Res exhibit explores the challenges facing London’s new housing, from density to design, affordability to sustainability