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NewsLabour plans to boost retrofit with Green Deal guarantee
Shadow energy minister reveals strategy to drive take-up of beleaguered energy efficiency scheme
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CommentPrepare for mediation
What if one party tries to initiate alternative dispute resolution and the other doesn’t want to know? Elizabeth Repper writes on some interesting points from a recent case and on how to structure mediation
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FeaturesThe truth about spending on flood protection
The government claims that flood protection spending is rising, but as the UK towels itself off after yet another deluge, the public is understandably sceptical. So what’s the real story?
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NewsFour firms in Canada House contest
Exclusive: Four contractors in the running for prestigious £25m Trafalgar Square refurbishment and extension scheme
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NewsSellafield retenders £120m job
Nuclear decommissioner seeks contractor to build its Big Box facility
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FeaturesA splash of colour
Dulux Trade Contract Partnership’s debate saw speakers from the design and architectural world talk about how colour brings projects to life. Ike Ijeh finds out more
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NewsOCS buys Silverdell businesses
Facilities management giant OCS has acquired parts of decontamination specialist Silverdell, saving over 500 jobs
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FeaturesTop 150 European Contractors 2014: Channel hoppers
The return to growth of the UK construction market has prompted some envious glances from mainland Europe, so should UK firms steel themselves for an influx of continental rivals? Plus find out this year’s Top 150 European contractors and manufacturers
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NewsBovis posts 20% jump in completions
Bovis Homes has reported a 20% rise in completions, with the firm saying its profit margin has also improved.
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CommentEnergy firms are getting off scot-free under ECO reforms
George Osborne has eviscerated ECO and left it in a position where nearly no work needs to be done
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CommentBIM and the self-driving car
We can draw insight into the future of buildings from America’s new obsession with the self-driving car
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NewsPLP confirms plans for Pinnacle
Architect confirms it is working with Lipton Rogers on proposal for stalled London tower development
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NewsCarillion to build London residential towers
Exclusive: Carillion wins £55m job to build two residential towers in London’s Royal Victoria Dock
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NewsCapita makes three senior appointments
Capita has made three senior appointments to its property and infrastructure business, formerly known as Capita Symonds
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NewsGovernment delays £750m consultants framework yet again
Framework now estimated to go live in June - over a year later than originally intended
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q3 2013
It’s time to celebrate (cautiously), as data from Experian Economics shows that construction activity in Q3 2013 was the greatest since 2011 and the UK GDP growth looks sustainable as well
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CommentCould ‘use it or lose it’ unlock more land?
Perhaps politicians should target the real landbanking culprit - government
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NewsBoris torpedoes Southbank's skate park plans
London mayor says he will only back Feilden Clegg’s £120m redevelopment of Southbank Centre if skateboarders’ existing area is retained
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NewsConstruction firms 'missing out on gay talent'
Pressure group Stonewall criticises sector after no firms make its top 100 employers list
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NewsJohn Laing poaches French infrastructure firm's boss
Saur Group chair joins British firm and relocates to London