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CommentInsurance: Hand arm vibration
Around five million workers are exposed to hand arm vibration. So what can employers do to minimise the risk of this problem and guard against costly insurance claims?
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CommentKeeping pace: Contract awards in March
The increase in contract awards seen in mid-2013 seems to be slowing but the CPA/Barbour ABI index is still positive across most sectors
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NewsBerkeley submits plans for 73-storey Docklands tower
Foster + Partners-designed scheme will deliver 900 homes
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NewsFM Conway leads the league with £360m highways deal
Westminster council wins help firm reach top spot in March, as the overall construction index remains steady
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NewsVideo: Ray O'Rourke gives rare interview
Chair of Laing O’Rourke appears on promotional video for Irish business agency
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NewsGovernment unveils support for £12bn of renewables
Department of Energy and Climate Change announces eight renewable energy projects that will benefit from electricity market reforms
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NewsAmec reports record order book
Firm reports it has increased its order book by £500m over the past year
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Rebound on track
Although Q1 2014 saw output and price levels taper off, the overall direction of the industry remains encouraging, especially considering its supply and skills constraints
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CommentHelp to Buy: Keep up the support
Retaining the Help to Buy scheme through to 2020 would provide the confidence the industry needs to invest and increase housing supply, and enable thousands of people to buy their first home
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CommentA QS would have helped Brazil avoid its World Cup woes
Brazil is a fast-maturing economy, but delays on World Cup projects highlight the importance of early QS involvement
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CommentO women, where art thou?
It’s important professional bodies and leading employers unite in the effort to attract more women into construction
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NewsConsultants compete for role on £1.7bn rail job
Network Rail seeks firm to monitor spending programme in its central region
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NewsExperian revises up construction growth forecasts
Construction sector will grow faster than expected over next three years
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CommentMaking it - or faking it?
Delivering real sustainability outcomes and being accountable for that delivery is becoming the norm for a growing band of intelligent clients
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NewsSkanska to create 1,500 UK jobs
Contractor plans expansion in commercial sector in London alongside the infrastructure and health sectors
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Doors & windows
You can see clearly now with the latest doors and windows products. Innovations include automatic door operators, top swing reversible windows and electronic roof windows
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FeaturesHow to be cool: Tackling overheating in UK homes
Overheating in homes is set to become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in the capital, as global temperatures rise. With energy legislation demanding that buildings become ever more airtight, what is the best way for designers to respond?
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NewsNatural History Museum competition won by Niall McLaughlin
Architect beat Stanton Williams, Feilden Clegg Bradley and BIG