Claire Dodd
FeaturesBatten down the hatches
Hull council wants to make flood resistance a condition of planning permission, but is it possible to build a house capable of resisting the recent freakish weather? And would anybody buy one?
NewsDavis Langdon merges with Mackenzie Partnership in Scotland
Rob Smith says enlarged business in Scotland could have a turnover of £18m by 2012
NewsMarks Barfield Thames bridge faces public enquiry
Hazel Blear says enquiry will examine environmental impact of the proposed Thames Gateway Bridge
NewsIndustry drafted in to help areas stricken by floods
Construction firms prepare to lead recovery effort as housebuilders count cost of flooding
NewsNew York architect wins mammouth job in Siberia
Leeser Architecture wins competition to design World Mammouth and Permafrost Museum
NewsGovernment to hold summit on construction safety
Peter Hain brings together employers, trade unions and construction bodies to discuss ways to cut fatalities
NewsGovernment to hold summit on construction safety
Peter Hain brings together employers, trade unions and construction bodies to discuss ways to cut fatalities
NewsPaper round: Insurance rates could rise due to floods
Also cost pressure for 2012 Olympics due to construction boom and Tube Lines set to replace Metronet
NewsManchester may win smaller casino
Manchester and Blackpool may be granted licences for smaller casinos if the government goes ahead with plans to scrap the Manchester supercasino.
NewsReplace MDF kitchen units with stainless steel, urges flood agency
New campaign says householders hit by floods should replace wooden floors with ceramic tiles
NewsUnion urges parties to unite on Manslaughter Bill
Unite says political parties must work togther to push through Bill next after Lords rejected legislation for fifth time
NewsHGB chief to Business Council: "More communication needed"
Richard Gregory criticises the absence of any senior construction industry figures on the new Business Council for Britain
NewsHGB chief to Business Council: "More communication needed"
Richard Gregory criticises the absence of any senior construction industry figures on the new Business Council for Britain
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Federation of Master Builders warns of serious labour shortage
State of Trade survey for this quarter reveals that skills deficit is at its highest level since 2005
NewsManchester supercasino 'remains on the table'
Council says government on track with casino plans despite Brown's review announcement
NewsManchester supercasino 'remains on the table'
Council says government on track with casino plans despite Brown's review announcement
NewsHouse price rises slow for first time since 2006
RICS report finds fall in buyer demand due to interest rate rise
NewsHouse price rises slow for first time since 2006
RICS report finds fall in buyer demand due to interest rate rise
FeaturesA rough guide to working life
Q: A group of students is staying behind at school to carry on studying. They say it’s a breath of fresh air and like the exams. Are they:
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Escaping doesn’t have to be this hard …
Ready for another year of sitting at the same desk, talking to the same people and staring out of the same window? No? Claire Dodd helps plot your bid for freedom