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FeaturesWhat to specify: Cladding & curtain walling
This week’s products include prefabricated stone cladding for buildings at the Kew Bridge West development in north London, and sheathing board for a zero-carbon housing development in Peterborough
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CommentWellbeing: Feeling good
Wellbeing should be at the heart of building design but other aspects of sustainability may have diverted attention away from the health impacts
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CommentRaising the time bar
Time bar clauses can provide a defence against claims for additional time and money. But when are they enforceable and why do two particular cases seem to show very different results?
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NewsCrossrail to be named Elizabeth line
In a “lasting tribute” the new Crossrail line is to be named after Her Majesty the Queen
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NewsPersimmon enjoys "outstanding" 2015
The housebuilder has reported bumper results and an increase in its Capital Return Plan to shareholders
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NewsBam launches new energy efficiency business
New business will offer design and installation of green energy systems
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NewsMace and Carillion back EU 'remain' campaign
Contractor duo join clients in letter supporting EU membership
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NewsGatwick Airport hires green tsar
Airport sets carbon reduction target as battle with Heathrow on green stakes heats up
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NewsNew Scotland Yard redevelopment under fire
Westminster Council is likely to approve plans for the redevelopment of New Scotland Yard despite a flurry of objections
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NewsZac's team plans '40 commuter towns'
Key ally of London mayoral candidate shares Tory housing policy for the capital
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NewsConstruction worker injured at Television Centre
A construction worker has been injured after being trapped under a lorry at the former BBC Television Centre
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NewsEssential Living ends main contractor framework
The developer is to take a more “hands-on” approach to delvier its £1bn pipeline
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NewsBovis Homes sees profit jump
The housebuilder has enjoyed a bumper 2015 on the back of a buoyant housing market
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NewsMace bags Leeds John Lewis store fit-out
Mace has been appointed to fit out the first John Lewis store in Leeds
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NewsZaha Hadid: 'I don't see the point in doing a project badly'
First woman architect to appear on Desert Island Discs in its 74-year history
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CommentA client for London
TfL’s launch of a 300-acre development programme will promote a significant amount of investment in the built environment at a time when it is desperately needed
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CommentRenewables: Great expectations?
2015 seemed like a bad year for renewables – but was it? And what can we expect in 2016?
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CommentWho turned out the lights?
As the margin between electricity supply and demand decreases in the UK, the risk of blackouts is increasing