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CommentNew planning guidance waters down government growth commitment
Revised guidance produced with an eye to 2015 election, rather than maximising growth
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NewsWorker killed on London's Crossrail project
Sprayed concrete worker killed by falling concrete in Crossrail tunnel
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NewsBalfour Beatty reshuffles UK finance team
Balfour Beatty has appointed a senior G4S manager as its new finance boss in the UK
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NewsThree firms picked for Sainsbury’s expansion plan
Grocery giant hires three planning consultants
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NewsMorgan Sindall bags £30m Canada House revamp
Firm’s fit-out arm Overbury wins job to revamp home of Canadian High Commission
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CommentDon't panic: Energy market reform can work
UK expertise in delivering complex energy projects will be in demand across the globe
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CommentSketch of the week: Luxury homes in Charlotte, North Carolina
A big thank you to Gordon R. Beckman of John Portman Associates in the US for our latest sketch
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NewsOlympic village handover faces further delay
Exclusive: Conversion of athletes’ accommodation into residential properties running three months behind schedule
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NewsGalliford Try faces £700k claim over office ‘leaks’
Contractor’s subsidiary accused of building “defectively designed and constructed” office blocks
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NewsCarillion eyes more bids with Chinese contractor
Carillion boss reveals plans to develop relationship with one of China’s largest contractors
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CommentSustainability: What is it worth?
As green issues become a big issue for big business, why aren’t more companies following through on sustainability principles
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CommentWater, water, everywhere
Flood protection has become national headlines for good reason, so we need to take a long, hard look at the options available
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NewsMPs call on government to strengthen Part P
Committee calls on government to set higher competence requirements for electricians
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CommentApprenticeships: We must look to the future more than once a year
National Apprenticeship Week is right to celebrate on-the-job learning but we must promote these opportunities all year round
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals in February 2014
Taylor Wimpey is the top housing client, while London and the South-east is the busiest region
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CommentA cause for celebration
The government’s £4bn social housing programme is set to increase stock for the first time since 1979. So why aren’t we shouting about it?
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NewsBumper results for housebuilders as market thrives
Barratt and Redrow post strong half-year results, with pre-tax profit, revenue and average selling price up
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NewsContractors call for Budget boost to green construction
UKCG calls for ‘proper programme for retrofit’ as energy secretary Ed Davey pledges reforms to help market
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FeaturesThis week in 1985
On Building’s cover 29 years ago this week we featured One Drummond Gate, Pimlico, London
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CommentPublic sector work for SMEs: Ajar but not open
The government is taking steps to make public sector work more accessible to SMEs. But there’s a lot more to do - especially on procurement and ensuring prompt payment