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The tracker: The pain continues

2013-03-07T07:00:00Z

Despite bad weather in January, construction activity levels went into positive territory. But, according to Experian Economics, any gains at the start of the year will be lost in the coming months
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Coventry University: The £60m prospectus

2013-03-07T06:00:00Z

Arup Associates’ Coventry University Engineering and Computing Building boasts a cryogenic magnet, air traffic control suite and Harrier jump jet
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Calmer waters: Dave Sheridan of Keepmoat

2013-03-06T10:04:00Z

Keepmoat has had a choppy 12 months since its merger with Apollo. But new boss Dave Sheridan is confident that the wind is changing
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Sir Terry Leahy: The Other Side of the Checkout

2013-03-01T07:00:00Z

Sir Terry Leahy was one of the industry’s toughest clients as boss of Tesco. Now he’s become an investor in green building technology - and he wants your business
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The HCA: 'It's time to deliver'

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Does the appointment of new chief executive Andy Rose end a period of uncertainty for the HCA?
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CRASH: Transforming St Paul’s Homes

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

With support from CRASH, its patrons and supporters, derelict almshouses have been transformed into comfortable homes that provide a sanctuary for those that have experienced real hardship
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Co-op’s Manchester HQ: Invisible touch

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Hidden within its structure and deep underground, concrete has played a central role in turning the Co-op’s new Manchester HQ into the UK’s greenest office
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50 stars of sustainability: M to S

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: S to V

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Dulux Trade Awards 2012

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Contractor painters that go the extra mile have been rewarded by Dulux Trade
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Care homes: The new way to get old

2013-02-28T09:57:00Z

According to a Dutch idea, older people need on-site restaurants, bars, village squares and beauty parlours. Is the UK is ready for a revolution in care home design?
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50 stars of sustainability: J to L

2013-02-28T07:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Cost update Q4 2012

2013-02-28T07:00:00Z

Building costs rose at the end of the year due largely to a change in holiday pay rules, but material prices remain steady. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company reports
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50 stars of sustainability: D to J

2013-02-27T10:22:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: A to D

2013-02-26T11:09:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme annual survey 2013

2013-02-25T14:02:00Z

Every year the Considerate Constructors Scheme asks the building industry and the general public for their views, here’s a summary of what they said this time …
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The retrofit debate: A strong argument for public expenditure

2013-02-25T13:58:00Z

Ahead of Ecobuild, a panel of experts gathered to discuss how to bring about a national retrofitting programme to make the nation’s existing building stock carbon neutral
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Sustainable Project of the Year

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 Building Awards. Here’s this year’s shortlist
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Launch zone

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Some of the new products on display at Ecobuild, from ceramic flooring, via sanitary and ventilation solutions, to the latest roofing systems
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Sustainable and irresistible

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Not only is beautiful design compatible with sustainability, it can be integral to it. Ike Ijeh offers four eye-catching examples