All Editorial articles – Page 2
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NewsContractor picked for Brit-designed Qatar World Cup venue
Indian builder Larsen Toubro due to finish work in 2019
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NewsRio Olympics velodrome builder loses job
Rio builder files for bankruptcy protection as scheme battles to finish in time for games’ opening
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NewsHeseltine reveals task force set to revive Thames Gateway
Former deputy prime minister calls on British construction to revive Thames Estuary development
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CommentHold that axe
The restructuring of construction roles could stall relations between the industry and government
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CommentAre new nuclear projects in trouble already?
The European Commission’s investigation into the government’s deal with EDF for electricity from its planned nuclear plant could have far-reaching consequences.
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CommentRoll on 2014
Statistics are showing the industry is finally starting to move on from five years of downturn and recession. Let’s hope it keeps the momentum up.
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NewsPeabody's 500-home Clapham scheme given the nod
Hawkins Brown-designed redevelopment of St John’s Hill estate approved by Wandsworth Council
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NewsCapita's Saudi shopping centre: Open all hours
Capita Symonds shopping centre in Saudi Arabia Capita Symonds has unveiled plans for a new shopping centre in Al- Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The 1.3 million ft2 scheme will provide two anchor stores at either end of a three-level “24hr lifestyle street”. The project is due for ...
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FeaturesMcLaren factory: Driving force
White, pristine and streamlined – McLaren’s sports car production centre is like no factory you’ve ever seen. Ike Ijeh goes for a spin at the Foster-designed facility
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FeaturesUcatt: Out for the count?
In 2009 Alan Ritchie was voted leader of Ucatt - put there by 5.3% of its membership. But now the ballot has been ruled void and the union is having to spend its time appealing the decision and salvaging its reputation. How did it get into this mess?
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FeaturesThe Olympic stadium: Sprint finish
Functional, lean and tightly compact, the Olympic stadium has powered through the construction phase to be delivered early and under budget.
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NewsCPA warns on rising costs
2011 is shaping up to be a tough year as rising costs can not be passed on to customers
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FeaturesHigh velocity: The Olympic velodrome
Hopkins’ Olympic velodrome is the first 2012 venue to reach the finish line and the result is a dynamic statement of simplicity and elegance
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FeaturesHeat, Dust and opportunity in Iraq: Back to Basra
Improved security and oil-funded mega projects make Iraq a land of rising opportunity for British companies starved of contracts at home. That’s not to say working there is a picnic … Building reports from the country’s biggest construction site
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Kier puts faith in frameworks as profit rises 10%
Pre-tax profit at Kier rose 10% to £55.5m from £50.6m last year, largely thanks to its framework deals.
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NewsAbramovich building secret £20m nightclub
Roman Abramovich is understood to be building a secret £20m music venue beneath Chelsea FC’s stadium
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FeaturesHays 2010 salary guide: Do we have to fight about it?
There’s no way to sugarcoat this: contractors’ pay is down and benefits are under threat, too. Roxane McMeeken looks at the figures in the Hays 2010 salary survey and asks how employers and employees can stick together through the hard times
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ACS bids for control of Hochtief
Spanish contractor ACS has made an offer for a controlling stake in German rival Hochtief. If the deal goes through, it would create one of the biggest construction groups in the world.
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Aukett to make fresh swoop after Archial collapses
Deal between the firms on the cards after UK’s sixth-largest architect falls into administration
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NewsDavis Langdon aims to become ‘the next McKinsey’
QS to move into high-level management consultancy to offset lack of new construction work