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NewsGovernment restructures £2.9bn consultancy framework
Industry fears second overhaul to hit CCS framework since the summer will cut out potential SME bidders
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FeaturesParis summit: Feeling the heat
At this week’s UN Climate Change Summit, the UK could no longer boast of having the greenest policies in the room. So after several months of Conservative policy changes, how is the country measuring up to its own targets?
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CommentAbout time
Just 10 years from Construction 2025’s deadline, the industry has little idea of how it will reach the government target of cutting build time by 50%. It’s time to put ‘time’ back on the agenda
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CommentQuantum meruit: Just desserts
It seems only fair that a party should be paid a reasonable amount for the work it performed. But the courts have taken a nuanced approach to quantum meruit claims
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NewsPC Harrington Contractors disputes may take three years to resolve
Progress report from PC Harrington Contractors administrator KPMG warns of “time consuming” process
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CommentOnline poll: Flood defences
Should the government be spending more on flood defences? Vote here
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CommentAnother fine mess
From February next year, new health and safety sentencing guidelines will apply. The approach the Sentencing Council has taken is draconian - with hugely increased fines - but is it fair?
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NewsGovernment pledges extra £51m in flood funding
Funding announced to support businesses and homeowners, and assess infrastructure damage
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NewsSweett charged with bribery offence
Consultant expects SFO prosecution as it announces it will exit the Middle East
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NewsU + I appoints new chairman
Peter Williams will become chairman of the developer after its AGM next July
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NewsAnna Stewart steps down as Laing O'Rourke CEO
Stewart steps down due to ill health, with Ray O’Rourke assuming her responsibilities as CEO
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NewsLakehouse buys lifts specialist for £5.5m
Lakehouse Group adds lift services firm to growing portfolio
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NewsCarillion lands £1bn of new work
Contractor also said it is on course to meet profit and revenue target for the year
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NewsBalfour inks £400m refinancing
Contractor says it has agreed new deal which will reduce its borrowing
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NewsSellar ups height of Paddington tower
Revision means building will be 254m high while across London, City’s tallest tower eyes summer OK
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NewsSheppard Robson completes £28m Larkin library refurb
£28m job integrates art deco and brutalist buildings
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FeaturesIntergenerational housing: Side by side
One answer to the question of how to house the rapidly ageing UK population is to use an intergenerational model, that mixes housing for all ages, from young to old
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Tunnelling
Significant investment in rail, water and energy infrastructure will drive a strong pipeline in tunnelling for the next decade across the UK. The design and engineering of tunnels can mitigate their impact and optimise construction