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CommentKier results: Bellwether sounds the alarm
Kier’s results for the last six months of 2012 were more robust than many of its competitors’, but in fact they show what dire trouble the industry is in
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CommentMipim: A brighter view from Cannes
Mipim delegates talk of activity picking up this year. Our man in the French Riviera reports
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CommentWonders & blunders … with Richard Morton
Richard Morton thrills to the excitement of multi-level rail activity at Antwerp Station but the King’s Cross extension has drained the station of bustle and romance
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CommentMunish Datta, M&S: Taking sustainability internationally
M S’s Munish Datta speaking at Ecobuild on overseas supply chains, sustainability in India and the Global Clients Group
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CommentNo sense of direction
In this month’s Budget the chancellor needs to address the disastrously low levels of housebuilding with, says Nick Raynsford, a radical reallocation of current funding
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CommentHuw Phillips, DHL: Lighting is our number 1 priority
Video: Huw Phillips explains how DHL is working to reduce electricity consumption in buildings and how a 60% reduction in one project was achieved
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CommentJulie Hirigoyen: Clients and sustainability
Jones Lang Lasalle’s head of sustainability talks at Ecobuild about the two main drivers behind sustainable real estate
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CommentThe tide is turning
The nuclear new build programme is in trouble and the UK is in desperate need of clean and secure energy. So, says Julia Barfield, it’s time we pushed ahead with the Severn Barrage
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Comment... Or is it tidal energy?
The government’s energy strategy needs more than just the nuclear option
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CommentSacred and profane
Tony Bingham’s surprise at the decision in Acardis vs May Baker missed the point. Far from a clash between ‘high church’ and ‘secular’, it represented a victory for common sense
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CommentHansom: Making the most of it
It’s been beastly in Eastleigh, but at least architects are finding some novel ways to de-stress. Meanwhile, the PR team at WYG refuses to let a good story be ruined by the horsemeat scandal
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CommentMy digital life … Andrew McLean
The Scott Brownrigg Interior Design project director on why the iPhone is better (everything), watching the final hour of Ebay bids, and what a great band My Bloody Valentine are
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CommentRecognising the principle of good faith
English law does not recognise the principle of good faith in contracts but now a High Court judge has said it’s about time that it does
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CommentThe value of pipelines
The Cabinet Officer minister on why making information available on procurement plans for future projects is important to the government
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CommentThe greenest never
If you went to this week’s Ecobuild, you’ll have seen some impressive green credentials among construction firms - shame the government is lagging so far behind, says Isabel McAlllister
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CommentRisks of changing right to light
This quick fix solution to the UK’s housing shortage could leave only a damaging legacy
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CommentBasket case
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”