All articles by Joey Gardiner – Page 45
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FeaturesBringing it all back home
With some main contractors taking delivery expertise back in house in the hope it will reassure clients they can get the job done, Joey Gardiner asks if the subcontracting model has had its day
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CommentThick as thieves
The National Infrastructure Commission announcement was a masterclass in Osborne tactics contained within a substantial speech
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NewsBoris Johnson leads Tory charge against Heathrow
Mayor of London tells Cameron to ignore Davies report as former transport minister brands it ‘illogical’
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News'Challenge housing associations not building', says housing minister
Brandon Lewis demands more from housing associations at Conservative party fringe event chaired by Building
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NewsTories to prop up business rates reform losers
Northern Powerhouse minister James Wharton tells fringe event Conservatives will support councils that lose out
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NewsTory MPs slam their own party's further education policy
Backbench Conservative MPs tell fringe event that policy to consolidate further education colleges will hinder recruitment of construction workers
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NewsHousing minister promises Section 106 reform
Brandon Lewis says “farce” of lengthy negotiations must end
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NewsOsborne: "We are the builders"
Chancellor lays out wide-ranging infrastructure and devolution package in Tory conference keynote
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CommentThe nuclear option
Senior party representatives seemed determined not to get engaged in too many policy specifics which might frighten the horses
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NewsWates to hit £1.6bn revenue after Shepherd buy
Wates boss Andrew Davies hails conclusion of ‘family-to-family’ deal
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Features1 million homes: Hitting the mark
Housing minister Brandon Lewis has publicly stated that he wants to see over one million homes built in the next five years. But can the sector meet this challenge?
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NewsCorbyn pledges 'a decent home for everybody'
Corbyn says housing is Labour’s “top priority policy” in first conference speech as leader
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NewsEC Harris and Hyder integrate under Arcadis name
UK chief executive has said one-fifth of its new work is for combined engineering and consultancy services
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FeaturesCorporate rebrands: Name dropping
In the week the EC Harris name is dropped as part of Arcadis’ global rebrand, Joey Gardiner asks why the historic names are disappearing from construction – and if the benefits of rebranding outweigh the risks
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NewsJohn Sisk and Shangri-La settle £57m Shard hotel dispute
Building believes no money to change hands on either side
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FeaturesMoving jobs: Watch your step
The sector is booming, yet failing to attract fresh blood, so staff are in high demand. With big money on offer, now could be the time to move between firms. But be aware of the dangers that move could bring
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NewsEC Harris name goes in Arcadis rebrand
Dutch engineering group will drop Hyder and EC Harris brands in favour of global Arcadis moniker
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NewsStaff numbers at top 150 UK consultants rise by a quarter
Building’s annual list of the top 150 UK consultants sees Atkins retain its number one spot
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine manager leaves firm
Commercial manager Grant McGregor was replaced last month
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FeaturesTop 150 Consultants 2015: Engineers
Building’s full Top 150 consultants 2015 survey is out tomorrow, but we’re releasing the results showing the top 50 engineers online today