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NewsL&Q buys land investor with sites for 42,500 homes
Housing association expands again with landmark deal
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NewsScotland aims to source 50% of its energy from renewables
Scottish government energy strategy aims to make oil and gas sector greener and use more thermal power
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NewsGlobal demand for environmental consultancy rises to £19bn
Research firm Environment Analyst says buoyant market conditions in Europe and revival in North American behind rise
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NewsUK office first for Australian sustainability scheme
£125m office scheme will use energy and sustainability performance test similar to BREEAM and LEED
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NewsIndustry leaders moot ‘centre of excellence’ funding bid
Construction Leadership Council considers response to May’s ‘modern industrial strategy’ launch
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FeaturesImage of the week: Magic lanterns
Tourists visit the 38th Baotu Spring Lantern Festival to celebrate the Chinese new year
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CommentShorter trials: Take a short cut
The TCC is piloting a scheme to promote shorter trials. A recent case has shown the benefits it can deliver in reducing costs
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CommentHansom: Maps of meaning
The high-end London resi trail stretches from Blackfriars to Greenwich, the rich have a new space to stash their loot, Russia takes an interest in Trump’s wall, and a construction supergroup rocks again
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Hotel design
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Ewen Miller, managing director at Calderpeel Architects
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NewsGovernment slaps rules on £17.6bn Heathrow expansion
Four-month public consultation on proposals launched today
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NewsConsultants revealed as Calatrava's £1bn Greenwich scheme unveiled
Developer Knight Dragon could start work as early as this year
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NewsCosts jump as construction activity slows
But latest Markit/CIPS and RICS survey point to increased optimism
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NewsTelford Homes to redevelop former LEB building
The hosuebuilder plans to build affordable housing on the site in East London
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NewsJump in Chinese investor interest in UK, says Arcadis
The consultant is also predicting a 4% fall in London building tender prices this year
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NewsToo many firms rely on ‘soft option’ of EU labour, says Cable
Former business secretary criticises reliance on immigrant workers ahead of restrictions post-Brexit
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FeaturesNew prisons: Not much in the swag bag
Converting old prisons into housing to fund new prisons in less expensive locations isn’t going according to script
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CommentIndustrial revolution
The government’s industrial strategy offers a welcome prompt to improve productivity and foster innovation, says Mark Farmer, but real change will need to be driven by client demand
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CommentOnline poll: Flood defence spending
Is the government spending enough on protection for areas that are vulnerable to flooding? Vote here