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How to be ready for construction’s future
As we enter an election year, our report out today underlines the need for a mindset shift, from short-term measures to a long-term vision
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Forterra says income fell a quarter last year with general election set to stall any recovery
Firm to release 2023 numbers in March
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Architect wanted to design £740m replacement for problem concrete hospital
Leighton Hospital in Cheshire found to contain reinforced auoclaved aerated concrete in 80% of its buildings
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Vistry firm to build more than 700 homes at former police training centre in London
Five year deal to start next summer
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Setback for Hinkley Point C as costs balloon again and scheme faces more delays
Final bill rises by at least £8bn with job now expected to complete three years later than planned
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Crest boss to leave as profit slumps by nearly £100m
Peter Truscott to retire with replacement arriving from Persimmon later this year
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Modulous delays entering administration as CEO forms new business
Former staff say they are missing wages and that hold-up has put claims for government support on ice
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What the Future Homes Standard means for net zero
Proposed 2025 energy regulations focus on PV and services rather than building fabric to reduce emissions. Will this be enough to help meet the UK’s 2050 target?
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City fringe office set for green light
Minories scheme will replace 1950s office building and refurbish Victorian warehouse
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Building safety bill and restructuring costs send Watkin Jones tumbling into red
Student housing specialist says collapse of main contractor on job hit it for nearly £3.5m
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Building the Future Commission report to be published tomorrow
Year-long project will unveil The Long Term Plan for Construction report on Wednesday
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Are you fragile or agile? That is the question for contractors…
There are many factors at play in a contractor’s ability to withstand the vagaries of a challenging market and political and economic turbulence, writes T&T Alinea’s Iain Parker
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City Hall throws lifeline to Allies & Morrison’s stalled Wimbledon expansion plans
Deputy mayor Jules Pipe calls in controversial scheme to treble the size of championship’s grounds after Wandsworth rejection
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Laing O’Rourke lands job to revamp Surrey army barracks under £5bn MoD estate overhaul
Firm begins major scheme at Pirbright
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Populous reveals proposals for clifftop stadium in Saudi Arabia
Futuristic 45,000-seat venue features retractable roof, pitch and LED wall
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Battersea Power Station boss joins firm managing Ritz Hotel revamp
Scheme’s COO heads off to join development manager Grafton
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Regional mayors ‘to revive HS2’s northern leg’
Birmingham and Manchester mayors are holding talks with the government to use private money to fund high-speed rail line connecting their cities
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Insolvency specialist says construction has most firms considered to be in ‘critical’ financial distress
Begbies Traynor says nearly 8,000 companies are in highest ranking of risk
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Make it beautiful, but not iconic: Moxon’s challenging brief to design HS2 viaducts in Buckinghamshire
The London and Scotland-based practice has built its reputation on bridge design. But it has never before worked at this scale and level of scrutiny. Daniel Gayne found out how they tackled the job.
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Familiar names battle for £30m More London fit out
Work centres on PwC building close to London Bridge