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NewsNatural History Museum competition won by Niall McLaughlin
Architect beat Stanton Williams, Feilden Clegg Bradley and BIG
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NewsBig clients commit to zero retentions
Payment charter launched with clients British Land, Berkeley Group and Barratt Developments among first signatories
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NewsWates wins £60m Birmingham University lab job
Contractor to build “flagship development” for the university
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CommentOverseas investors: Biting the hands that feed us
Don’t blame developers and foreign investment for housing shortage
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CommentGreening New York City
Here’s the story about how a group of green building professionals got together to produce an important report but nearly came unstuck by Superstorm Sandy …
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NewsCameron pledges 200 infrastructure starts this year
Prime minister and Chancellor hail the “crucial” role of infrastructure in their “long term economic plan”
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NewsFirms appointed to £600m NHS framework
Aecom, Sweett, Ridge and BDP among the consultants and architects picked for University College London Hospitals’ 10-year development framework
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CommentNegligence: Stephen West and Carol West vs Ian Finlay & Associates
This case shows that construction professionals who include net contribution clause in contracts with consumers should flag up the clause in advance in order to avoid complications
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CommentIt's time for the construction industry to adapt to BIM
The Dark Ages of BIM may be over, but many firms are still behind the times when it comes to implementing the technology
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FeaturesWorkers of the World unite
Bosses of employee-owned companies claim greater engagement and increased profitability. So why isn’t everyone doing it?
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CommentNo pot of gold for construction in the Rainbow Nation
A sluggish economy along with corruption, mismanagement and price fixing means South Africa’s construction industry is struggling
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CommentHealth and safety regulatory changes: A dangerous cocktail
Recent deaths highlight importance of keeping the industry’s safety standards strong
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CommentConstruction 2025: Leading from within
Positive steps are being taken towards the government’s Construction 2025 goals but there is still a huge amount to do if we are to cut carbon, find better processes of working and inspire new talent. Progress on BIM and payments is just the start
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Milton Keynes gallery
Smith and Wallwork provides this week’s doodle – a concept sketch for Milton Keynes gallery
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NewsTelford Homes doubles pre-tax profit
Housebuilder reports bumper performance in trading statement
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CommentAdjudicator jurisdiction: Between a rock and a hard place
A case from January illustrates the potential difficulties of seeking to limit the jurisdiction of an adjudicator and how, consequently, their decision may be wider than expected
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NewsAtkins to partner with Chinese construction giant
Atkins signs deal with massive state-owned Chinese contractor that will see firms working together across the globe
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NewsDesigns for UK's Milan Expo pavilion revealed
UKTI shortlists eight teams in running to design UK base for 2015 event
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NewsSkanska signs £95m One Mitre Square contract
Skanska has confirmed it has been picked to building Helical Bar’s One Mitre Square office scheme in the City of London,