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NewsMott MacDonald posts strong revenue and profit growth
Engineering group’s Canada and Asia Pacific division prove to be “engine for strong growth” as UK trading remains “sluggish”
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NewsUrban Splash secures £135m refinancing deal
Founder Tom Bloxham describes refinancing package as a “watershed moment” for the developer
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NewsConstruction primed for 4.5% growth this year
Construction Products Association revises up forecast from 3.4% as surge in private housing and infrastructure drives recovery
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CommentStill waiting for fair payment times
Success of the Construction Leadership Council’s fair payment initiative depends on government and the industry backing enforcement measures
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CommentSelf-employment rules take effect: Caught off guard:
How well will the construction industry transition to the new HMRC regulations?
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NewsAnger as watchdog hands blacklist database to contractors
Firms behind compensation scheme use court order to obtain database of blacklisted workers from information watchdog
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in March 2014
Housing activity continues to be focused on London and the South-east; Taylor Wimpey tops the clients list
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FeaturesThis week in … 1964
In April 1964 Beatles were flying high in the US singles chart and April 1964 we looked at a prefabricated hexagonal house
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FeaturesSketch of the week: M&S Cheshire Oaks
Illustrator John Holder sketched M S Cheshire Oaks, a Simons Group project, at various stages of its development
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NewsSevere weather dampens construction output
Flooding and winter storms at beginning of the year takes toll as output falls 2.8% in February
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NewsWSP wins Network Rail level crossing role
WSP to undertake a feasibility study on options for closing level crossings on the East Coast Mainline
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CommentHansom: Twists and turns
James Corden struts his stuff at the Building Awards, Caroline Murphy veers sharp left for a possible new career, Boris heads up North for a spot of campaigning and cyclists find that charity is the wheel thing
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NewsMace overcomes setbacks to deliver new Corrie studio
Contractor overcomes problems to deliver ‘Britain’s most famous street’
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NewsHS2 launches BIM level 2 survey
HS2 to gauge whether potential suppliers are ready to work at BIM Level 2
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NewsMayor approves Bam’s Lord's stand project
Cricket ground’s £21m stand is the first stage of a £200m redevelopment of the facility
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NewsBuilders’ merchants call for compulsory payment time disclosure
Builders Merchants Federation boss says new industry payment charter is “disappointing”
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NewsUnion urges contractors to take on workers directly
Unite plans campaign to raise awareness about new tax rules aimed at clamping down on ‘bogus’ self-employment and warns disputes likely to spread around country
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NewsBrussels rules cast doubt on future of renewables projects
Industry leaders claim latest changes to state aid guidance are a “leap into the unknown”
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CommentWhy the dropping of EU renewables targets is actually a good thing
Re-focusing European policy on carbon output, as in the UK, is the right way to go