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CommentHealth as well as safety
The HSE wants to consolidate the message that exposure to hazardous substances and dusts containing silica is as much of a health risk as on-site safety
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CommentA suitable case for treatment
Medical advances, improved technology and increasing outpatient numbers have transformed the construction challenge - so the decade-old NHS estate guidance needs some radical updating
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NewsBrookfield bags £40m Leicester square project
Brookfield Multiplex to undertake Make-designed revamp of landmark building in central London
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NewsBalfour Beatty rejects improved Carillion offer
Firm brands business plan “too risky” after consultation with major shareholders
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NewsCarillion ups offer for Balfour Beatty
Carillion offers Balfour Beatty shareholders increased share of merged firm
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FeaturesThe advantages of lime pozzolan
Lime pozzolan concrete’s environmental and flexibility advantages could make it a revolutionary replacement to conventional concrete types. But the foundations of this ‘new’ material can actually be traced back to ancient history
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NewsAecom’s £2.3bn URS deal clears regulatory hurdle
Aecom boss says regulatory approval gives “additional confidence” deal will complete in October
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NewsWSP in ‘pole position’ to buy Parsons Brinckerhoff
Consultant edges ahead of rivals including Atkins in bid race for US consultant
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NewsWilson James hires former Morgan Sindall London boss
Peter Jacobs joins logistics firm’s board as non-executive director
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NewsBiomass plant gets £50m government guarantee
Whisky distiller Macallan to use heat from the plant in its distillery
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NewsMears reports sharp jump in profit
Contractor reports solid half-year results, with rising almost three-fold
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NewsPersimmon calls for review of UK green belts
Housebuilder says more land needs to be made available for housing as it reports strong half-year results
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NewsWates eyes expansion into infrastructure
Exclusive: Contractor appoints new managing director of infrastructure as it explores move into civils market
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NewsArcadis likely to counter bid in battle for Hyder
‘Strong prospect’ Dutch engineer will make counter-bid in battle with Japanese consultant Nippon Koei to acquire UK engineer Hyder
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CommentTermination at convenience
Terminating a contract is never an easy call to make, and it could have a strong impact on later damages payments should you act too hastily, as these cases demonstrate
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NewsGrid Architects wins planning for revamp of Archway Tower
Scheme to re-clad north London office block for developer Essential Living as part of its conversion into 100 private-rented flats
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NewsKeepmoat close to £400m takover deal
Private equity firms Sun Capital Partners and TDR Capital are closing in on a £400m deal to takeover social housing firm Keepmoat
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CommentHousing's on the up – but can we meet demand?
Planning, skills and finance barriers remain before we can meet the UK’s housing needs
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FeaturesProcurement update
Construction is now 12 months into its recovery and project procurement has become much more challenging - even in the regions. SImon Rawlinson of EC Harris takes soundings from projects and considers the best options in a fast-moving market