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NewsJohn Sorrell attacks ‘poor’ supermarket design
Outgoing Cabe chair singles out Asda and Tesco in a impassioned speech calling for high standards in midst of recession
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NewsGovernment likely to miss 2020 housing target
New report reveals 240,000 homes must be built a year to hit target of three million
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NewsUcatt slams HSE for undermining Donaghy report
General secretary announces plans to boycott meeting at Institute of Directors over concerns it will undermine safety recommendations
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NewsHow construction can survive the recession
Despite an optimistic outlook in KMPG’s recent survey, it’s head of building says the sector must reassess risk management practices and people strategy
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NewsAtkins China hires former Foster + Partners architect
Peter Ridley will join a 300-strong team working across the country
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NewsConstruction insolvencies fall
Number of firms going bust falls 4.7% in third quarter but experts warn the rate remains worryingly high
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NewsBarratt chief admits housing activity is still 'constrained'
Interim management statement reveals firm's active sites are down by 100 from last year
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NewsBalfour Beatty bags £64m Chinese rail contract
Electrification contract builds on recent rail wins in Sweden and Germany
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NewsLovell picked for £65m housing framework
Moat selects affordable housing specialist for its four-year framework to build and refurbish homes in south-east England
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NewsVolkerFitzpatrick bags £23m eco-office job
Staffordshire offices are aiming for BREEAM Excellent rating through features including biomass boilers
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NewsBoris announces £220m for 50 London projects
Mayor commits to funding for three years as he launches beautification manifesto for city
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NewsPlanning to be relaxed for micro-renewables
Housing and planning minister proposes changing rules to encourage property owners to install low-carbon options such as wind turbines
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NewsiAwards winners announced
Ceremony recognises achievements of British firms, including E-stack for its innovative ventilation system
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NewsBell Phillips + Kimble's gas garden gets thumbs up
Architect wins competition to reinvent King's Cross gasholder
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NewsCandys to fight former employee in court
Dispute over termination of contract and £160,000 bonus steps up a notch
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NewsPersimmon reports 'strong' forward sales and lower debts
Trading levels at housebuilder up on last year and 9000 homes completed but concern that a rise in unemployment could hit sales
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NewsSaudi to spend £3.2bn on schools
Education minister announces that building programme will award two schools a day to contractors
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NewsTwo-thirds of construction firms expect a positive 2010
International survey reveals most industry professionals believe profits will stay the same or increase by middle of next year
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NewsCyril Sweett scoops job on Saudi Arabia’s tallest tower
Consultant has been appointed cost and project manager on the 385m Crystalline Tower
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NewsBowmer & Kirkland wins £35m New Brighton scheme
New model boating lake and public lido mark mark attempt to return seaside resort to its 1920s heyday