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NewsArchitects picked for £100m cycle schemes
Hawkins, Prasad and Murray to advise London councils on mini-Holland transformations
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NewsCinema built in wrong place twice finally opens
First films shown at cinema dismantled and rebuilt after being site in the wrong place
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NewsContractors under fire over PFI sell-offs
Research shows ‘big four’ pocketed more than £300m since 2010 after selling BSF schools
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CommentGovernment needs a programme approach to realise infrastructure drive
Mace’s Jason Millett argues that while measures in the Queen’s Speech are welcome, a delivery focus is now essential
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CommentTime to end whingeing over solar subsidy cuts
Cuts to subsidies for ‘solar farms’ are a sign of success and should be welcomed
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FeaturesBIM research bundle
Download this in-depth specialist research on Building Information Modelling from Building’s archive for free
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CommentPutting a value on variations
The judgment in the case between MT Hojgaard and E.On highlights why employers should not use the variation process to deal with a breach of contract
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CommentBrazil World Cup 2014: Lessons from London
Brazil had seven years to prepare for the World Cup, but struggled to complete some work associated with the event on time. What could have been learnt from London’s handling of the Olympics?
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CommentHansom: Seen and herd
This week, cows cross the line at Cambridgeshire’s guided busway project, tourists are told where to go by a former transport minister, and we celebrate longevity and charitable giving in equal measure
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NewsConstruction appointments: 6 June 2014
United House, Hilson Moran and Sisk are among the firms announcing appointments and promotions this week
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NewsClients draft plans to shorten hybrid bill process
National Infrastructure Planning Association plans reform to halve time it takes to approve large infrastructure projects
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NewsRevealed: Hinkley deal’s £6.7m cost to public
Government figures show cost of negotiating deal with EDF went 69% over budget
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NewsQatar relaunches World Cup stadium competition
Organisers launch second international architectural competition to design flagship stadium, amid corruption claims surrounding bid
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NewsConsultants hired for ‘rushed’ Peckham Rye revamp
Community engagement specialist Ash Sakula to lead extra community consultation amid public outcry over plan
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in April 2014
Private sector registrations and completions are up year on year, while public sector registrations dip
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NewsFour contractors battle for £600m Battersea job
Four firms are vying for job to convert iconic power station into high-end development, with appointment expected this summer
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FeaturesThis week in ... 2006
This week’s football coverage continues with a look back at a Building feature from the archive on office celebrations during the 2006 World Cup
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FeaturesHays international salary survey 2014
As memories of the dark days of recession in the UK fade, working abroad may no longer be a necessity, but is often still an attractive option.Jim Dunton looks at Hays’ International Salary Survey 2014 for regions that are on the up
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NewsAlmacantar's Marble Arch tower gets green light
Westminster council gives green light to Rafael Viñoly-designed redevelopment of Marble Arch tower in London’s West End