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NewsNorth Midland Construction falls into the red
Civil engineer reports £6m pre-tax loss as problem jobs take their toll
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CommentThis is one tax change we should welcome
In amending its false self-employment rules HMRC is giving employers a chance to change the construction industry’s image
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CommentArbitration: You get what you pay for
The choice between litigating and arbitrating a dispute is becoming starker. Some may go back to arbitration, but does it really matter?
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CommentOver to you: Osborne's simple act of trust
The chancellor’s Budget decision to give pensioners more control over their pension pot was a great example of how politicians should trust the electorate to make sensible decisions. Let’s have more of it
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NewsSeven firms picked for £200m Welsh schools work
Seven firms have been appointed to a £200m framework for school building projects across North Wales
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NewsCanary Wharf primes two towers for construction
Developer starts initial work on new office and residential towers
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NewsJoint venture for £8bn Earl's Court scheme confirmed
The developer of the massive £8bn Earl’s Court scheme has formed a joint venture with Transport for London
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CommentTime to move on from ECO
The government’s flagship retrofit policy is now even more flawed than when it started
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CommentDebate of the week: Should we have space standards for new homes?
Three industry views on the government’s proposal of a set of national space standards
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FeaturesSketch of the week: A locomotive shed
Thanks to Simon Smith of Smith and Wallwork for sending in his sketch of the week
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FeaturesThis week in ... 1939
Over 70 years ago The Builder drew attention to that rare breed: a woman architect. Oh how times have changed …
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CommentStatutory limitation periods: The sense of an ending
If a statutory limitation period for making a claim can begin with the adjudicator’s decision, disputes can potentially drag on for over a decade. There may be a solution lurking in NEC3 …
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NewsT&T lands double role on £1.5bn Heathrow programme
Exclusive: Consultant sees off EC Harris, Aecom, Jacobs and Mott MacDonald for key roles on construction frameworks
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NewsConsultant RLF looks to double turnover
SME consultant RLF posts strong results, with profit up 74%
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NewsConstruction appointments: 28 March 2014
ISG, Gleeds and LDA Design are among those announcing appointments and promotions this week
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NewsNew green building rules could ‘increase carbon emissions’
Research finds Part L regulations, due in next week, will result in buildings prone to overheating
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CommentGreen regulations: A toxic legacy?
It is worrying that new analysis suggests Part L changes could cause more harm than good
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in February 2014
Housing completions are up but registrations are down across both the public and private sectors
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NewsHeatherwick garden bridge fundraising tops £100m
Project is now within sight of its £150m target