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CommentLinking the global to the local
In designing and constructing the built environment we now have to consider the global impacts of our choices as well as the local ones
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CommentThe shocking truth about my housebuilder and health and safety
In fourth of his diaries of a new home purchase, David Frise details how his builder consciously flouted health and safety laws
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NewsBalfour Beatty appoints new regional construction boss
Mark Cutler, former chief executive of Barhale, takes the reins of troubled business and will replace Mike Peasland who is retiring
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NewsBoris launches new industry cycle safety standards
London mayor unveils a new set of standards for HGV transport in a bid to tackle cycling deaths and injuries
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NewsFomer Carillion boss to head up Thames 'super sewer' project
Former Carillion chairman Sir Neville Simms is to take charge of the £4.1bn Thames Tideway ‘supersewer’ project
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NewsTwo more Wrekin directors banned after ruby scam
Forged valuation of ruby inflated troubled company’s worth by £11m, giving false impression of collapsed firm’s financial position
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NewsSevern Trent reappoints firms to major framework
All seven of Severn Trent Water’s design and build engineering partners have had their contracts extended for a further five years
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NewsArchitects sought for new Mumbai museum building
Design competition announced for a new north wing at the Mumbai City Museum, also known as the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
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NewsNearly half of workers eyeing job switch
Four in ten construction workers are considering moving jobs next year, a new report has warned
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NewsWillmott Dixon seals 132-home private rental deal
Willmott Dixon has completed a deal to build 132 homes for private rent as part of the wider redevelopment of the The Old Vinyl Factory site in Hayes
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NewsBalfour and Kier win £121m RAF job
Hercules joint venture wins contract to refurbish old defence buildings and build new ones
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CommentWomen consultants strenghten client relationships
Teams drawn from both sexes are more likely to go down well with clients
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CommentBatting for BIM in Australia
UK professionals are seen as world leaders in BIM adoption but now we must let the Australians tackle BIM challenges their way
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CommentZero carbon: Beyond energy
Energy use makes up only a small proportion of a building’s lifetime carbon footprint. It’s time to look elsewhere for improvements
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CommentContract fatigue?
The continuing desire to bring new standard form contracts to the market is astonishing – maybe the construction industry should adopt a new year’s resolution
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CommentThe skills shortage may drag construction down
This week’s OECD international league table on education reminds us in the UK that we can take nothing for granted - and that’s true too of construction
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CommentConstruction and infrastructure pipelines: Put your money where your mouth is
The Treasury wants to look like it’s ready to throw itself behind green policies – but words need to be backed up by action
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CommentEmbankment Place: True sustainability
PwC’s Charing Cross office has achieved the highest BREEAM rating ever. But the real merit of this project hasn’t been measured
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CommentWhy Vince Cable is right on rotten procurement
The business secretary’s comments on “terrified clients” excluding SMEs will have struck a chord with architects
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CommentAirport capacity: No easy option
Increasing airport capacity is vital but both the Estuary and the Constellation airport ideas come with drawbacks