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CommentGlobalisation can be a force for good
This creeping anti-trade rhetoric threatens years of growing connectivity and collaboration - construction’s future relies on a healthy and global exchange of ideas
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NewsMPs call for end to dominance of large housebuilders
Select committee says governement should do more to support smaller builders
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CommentThe Brexit election: Beating the drum
A large majority would give the Conservative more freedom in the Brexit negotiations but how would they use it? And are they listening to construction’s concerns?
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NewsArgent Related confirms agreement for Tottenham Hale regen
The Kings Cross developer and its American partner expect to start engaging with the local community shortly on the plans
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CommentIt's all about human-machine collaboration
As automation gains ground we will have to redesign people’s jobs but are there essential human skills required in project management? A new report explores the issues
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NewsSadiq Khan pulls plug on Garden Bridge
London mayor says he will not provide project with guarantees
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NewsGDP growth slows to 0.3% as construction stutters
Economic growth the slowest for 12 months, says ONS
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NewsShell Centre objector's bid to become MP
George Turner standing in Kate Hoey’s Vauxhall constituency
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NewsProtesters set for judicial review over York tower plans
Judge to rule on council’s handling of English Heritage visitors’ centre scheme
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NewsNew government could avert Brexit slowdown, Arcadis says
The general election could also help the pound which would slow cost increases for materials, the consultant reported
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NewsArchitects upbeat, despite Brexit uncertainties
Riba said the private housing sector was still expected to be the strongest performer during the next quarter
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NewsLabour would set up housing ministry if it wins power
Shadow housing minister launches party’s policy to build one million homes over five years
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CommentPayless notices: Don’t take any chances
A string of High Court cases have underlined the importance of issuing payless notices correctly
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FeaturesImage of the week: Band of brotherhood
Lifesize figures before the unveiling of a war memorial on Tuesday
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CommentHansom: Burn, baby, burn
This week, I am disappointed by a piece of Big Apple real estate, wave goodbye to Gavin Barwell for a little while and get some expert info on how to grow a garden bridge (hint: there are no plants involved)
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Cartwright Gardens
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Joseph Little at Maccreanor Lavington Architects
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FeaturesHousing: The forgotten crisis
Already it has been dubbed the ‘Brexit election’, so will this single issue overshadow all others, including how to tackle the housing crisis?
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Mixed fortunes continue
The rise in orders in the year to March masks variation across the sectors
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NewsStyles & Wood posts profit rise, despite sales slide
The group said top line was weaker due to the deferral of project and programme work into 2017