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CommentMy digital life … Danny Wallace
Building surveyor Danny Wallace reveals why his emails are tricky to read and which technology would help him in his job the most
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CommentProject Horizon: The two-stage is set
Surrey council’s use of two-stage open-book procurement shows how radical changes in supply chain management can ease the pressure on the public purse
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NewsConstruction swings back to growth
Latest Markit/CIPS survey points to a ‘robust and accelerated’ expansion across all parts of the industry
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NewsSweett opens Los Angeles office
Consultant Sweett Group has opened an office in Los Angeles with its North American joint venture partner VVA
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FeaturesBecause they're worth it?
Building investigates why some poorly performing companies are still increasing directors’ pay
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NewsCity Pride: Towers on the Thames
Chalegrove Properties’ 75-storey residential tower in Docklands gets go-ahead
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CommentHansom: Religious experiences
Prepare for a week of the sacred and the profane as we have some interesting times in Heathrow Terminal 2B, think on yesteryear’s architectural wonders, and see the NHF recruit the Archbishop of Canterbury
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NewsClaims over problem basements cost millions
NHBC warns that industry must improve the design and construction of basements to avoid ballooning costs
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CommentA stake in the ground
Labour’s warning to developers that they should use land or prepare to lose it may sound bold, but will it be any more effective than existing compulsory purchase powers?
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NewsEd Davey: Hinkley deal uncertain
Energy secretary warns there is no guarantee on when or even if a deal will be reached that allows work to start on the £10bn nuclear project
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NewsLaing O’Rourke boss defends firm’s tax affairs
Exclusive: Chief executive Anna Stewart writes to Vince Cable following pressure over the firm’s offshore tax arrangements
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FeaturesThe venues of the 1960 Rome Olympics
Building’s report on the venues that saw Muhammad Ali win a gold medal aged 18
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CommentTaking a penalty
Liquidated and ascertained damage clauses for delays can see a contractor lose money - unless they can argue that the amount charged is a penalty and therefore unenforceable
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NewsAecom poaches top names from rivals to boost team
Exclusive: Consultant strengthens commercial and industrial sector team with four heavyweight figures from rivals WSP, Skanska, Arcadis and Arup
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NewsConstruction appointments: 2 August 2013
Foster + Partners, Mott MacDonald and Wilson James are among the firms announcing appointments and promotions
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CommentIndependent thinking
Next year the people of Scotland will decide whether to cut their historic ties with the rest of the UK. What effect could independence have on the Scottish construction industry?
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FeaturesAre SMEs getting a fair deal?
Are SMEs getting a fair share of public sector construction work?
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CommentBack of the class
Whereas primary schools and universities are delivering well-designed buildings, secondary schools have fallen behind and are now in need of urgent guidance
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CommentDeal or no Green Deal
The energy bills don’t go down until the losts - which won’t be that low - have been repaid