Lorraine Cushnie
FeaturesCalling all green gurus
Zero waste, carbon negative buildings and throw in a flood contingency plan while you’re at it – sustainable construction has become a thriving industry within an industry. Its pioneers are shaping the future and their skills are much in demand. Building asked a selection of the industry’s leading lights to ...
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An increase in completions and more cost efficiencies help push half year profit at housebuilder to £180.2m
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White Young Green said organic growth and acquisitions contributed to healthy half-year results
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Network Rail offer unreserved apology after bolts are found to be missing on points in Cumbria
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McInerney acquires housebuilder Lancing for £16.5m
Irish housebuilder buys Newcastle-based business and posts a 16% rise in 2006 profit
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