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FeaturesRegional construction: A piece of the action
Most people’s idea of construction activity is of London and the South-east in relatively robust health; the rest of the country dying on its feet. But in this preview of Building’s Regional Construction Trends White Paper, we find the true picture is more complex than that
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CommentMiddle-aged folks homes
Finding a model of retirement living that appeals to 60-something baby boomers is the key to solving the housing shortage, argues Richard Morton
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CommentHansom: ‘Cannes do’ attitude
We reflect on last week’s Mipim where BoJo bashed the French, the weather threatened to flood the place, a Turner Townsend employee reminisced about bath time, and we got our hands on some boules
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CommentBIM: Method in modelling
The new BIM protocol and standard should finally put an end to the industry’s ad-hoc approach to managing information, says Simon Rawlinson
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CommentWould retention trust funds work?
Should trust funds be set up to ensure subcontractors get retentions?
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CommentOnly big firms can lead on direct payment
A reader’s view on John Lewis’ idea to pay subcontractors directly
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NewsSeven of the latest flooring products
Take a stroll through a police headquarters, and fire station and an art gallery - all of which boast flooring systems adapted to their very specific needs …
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FeaturesMorgan Sindall triumphs in league table with Sellafield job
Contractor leapfrogs to the top with nuclear decommissioning work on billion-pound job
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NewsFinal deal struck on Alder Hey hospital
Laing O’Rourke-led team reaches financial close on hospital
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NewsHCA insists housing stimulus won't hike prices
Homes and Communities Agency boss denies Budget housing measures could simply end up boosting house prices
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NewsCarillion to double maximum payment terms to 120 days
Exclusive: Subcontractors will have to pay fee to get money before 120 days as part of new payment system
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NewsCrane jib falls onto London building site
Exclusive: The jib of a tower crane has collapsed onto a partially-built £170m residential scheme in east London
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NewsBudget - Q&A session
Readers put questions about the Budget and outlook for construction to our panel of industry experts - read the full transcript
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NewsFrancis Ives plots Sweett return
Disaffected shareholders launch boardroom coup in bid to have former chairman re-appointed
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FeaturesBudget Q&A: Ask the experts from 1-2pm today
Ask our panel of industry experts about what was in this week’s Budget, what was left out, and the outlook for construction from 1-2pm today
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NewsElizabeth House scheme avoids public inquiry
Lambeth council approval of £600m Chipperfield-designed development will stand after Eric Pickles decides not to ‘call-in’ plans
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CommentWhat can you do when a radical and ambitious housing strategy isn’t enough?
The government’s plan to boost housing means greater risk and the potential for higher house prices
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NewsGalliford Try bags £12m Gary Neville hotel
Exclusive: Contractor overcomes competition from McLaren, Bam Construct and Bowmer Kirkland