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CommentThe greenest never
If you went to this week’s Ecobuild, you’ll have seen some impressive green credentials among construction firms - shame the government is lagging so far behind, says Isabel McAlllister
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CommentRisks of changing right to light
This quick fix solution to the UK’s housing shortage could leave only a damaging legacy
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CommentBasket case
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”
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CommentLeo Johnson on investing in green construction
Video: Sustainability finance expert Leo Johnson makes the case for businesses to invest in green construction
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CommentLegal brief: Victory for landlords … but at a price
The Supreme Court overturned a Court of Appeal judgment on residential service charges yesterday in the case of Daejan Investments vs Benson
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CommentRobin Nicholson, Cullinan Studio: Why we need DECs
Video: Cullinan Studio’s Robin Nicholson explains why it’s crucial for the government to reinstate its commitment to DECs
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CommentCutting carbon: The long and winding road
At Ecobuild this week, the Green Construction Board launched a routemap on how the government can meet the 2050 carbon reduction target. Fasten your seat belts …
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NewsGreg Barker promises more Green Deal marketing
Minister says a ‘large chunk’ of the government’s Green Deal budget is yet to be spent
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NewsHeathrow T2 goes green
Client tells Ecobuild of collaboration with BRE on UK’s first BREEAM-rated airport terminal
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NewsAecom bolsters commercial team
Aecom has recruited three consultants from rival firms to strengthen its commercial team
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NewsMansell brand to disappear by end of the year
Exclusive: Balfour Beatty’s UK construction boss says firm’s restructure will see the end of both Mansell and Birse Civils
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CommentEmma Hines: Making concrete more sustainable
Video: Lafarge Tarmac’s Emma Hines explains what’s being done to make concrete more sustainable
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CommentTrevor Miles: How data is key to energy efficiency
Video: At Ecobuild this week, IBM’s Trevor Miles explained how energy savings can be made by analysing data about a building’s performance
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NewsMace sustainability director scoops Rising Star award
Andrew Kinsey wins prize for enthusiastic promotion of sustainable timber
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NewsBam and Carillion to battle for £42m schools
Exclusive: Contractors shortlisted for the first batch of priority schools to come to market in the North-west of England
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NewsISG boss says margins will remain tight
Firm to concentrate on framework deals and repeat business in ‘very competitive’ construction market
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NewsVince Cable calls for 'crucial' housing investment
Business secretary makes case for spending to boost construction
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NewsBalfour Beatty to sell European rail business
Contractor exits mainland Europe as profit falls 70%
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CommentThe right noises
Government ministers have announced their good intentions at Ecobuild but they need to convince us all that they have an integrated green policy