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NewsExclusive: Carillion solar job losses rise to nearly 1,200
A further 380 jobs have gone at Carillion Energy Services in the wake of the government’s cuts to the solar feed-in-tariff
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NewsMinisters 'must do more' to tackle housing crisis, MPs warn
Communities select committee says government must accelerate efforts to attract institutional investment into housing
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CommentTime for change
The government’s policies for economic recovery aren’t working, and if ‘getting Britain building’ is the answer, a new course of action is needed now
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NewsSelfridges confirms Shard architect role on revamp
Renzo Piano’s appointment to store extension will set the luxury retailer’s agenda for the ‘next century’
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NewsBristol opts for mayor, but others say no
Birmingham, Manchester and six other cities reject mayoral system in blow to government policy
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NewsChelsea submits bid for Battersea Power Station
Clubs hopes to develop a 60,000 seat stadium on iconic site as well as homes, shops and offices
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CommentAs official figures point to decline, Markit/CIPS survey suggests the good times are back
Brian Green questions whether too much expectation is being placed on an index with an overly positive track record
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NewsTwo Chinese consortia eye UK nuclear investment
Chinese consortia want to take over Horizon Nuclear Power
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NewsAtkins opens new Doha office
Specialist chalks up threefold increase in Qatar staff in just 12 months
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NewsLabour sweeps to power in Birmingham
Local elections see Labour win in Birmingham and Southampton and a string of other regional towns and cities
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NewsLord's housing plans go back to drawing board
MCC to develop new masterplan as president looks to Trent Bridge for inspiration
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NewsHinkley plant lorry cap could cost EDF £600m
Restrictions on lorry movements imposed by local authorities will cause costly delays
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NewsBrussels proposals could double public retrofits
Efficiency directive will be considered by the European Parliament in an attempt to meet 2020 energy use targets
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NewsChinese tower specialist joins rush to Europe
Far East Global Group launches UK company as Chinese cladding firms seek to undercut Europen rivals
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NewsDavis Langdon alumni launch rival companies
Former Abu Dhabi partners set up business and project consultant, whilst London trio intend to launch this month
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NewsGovernment looking at projects beyond current cycle
Government adviser says pipeline may be extended beyond three years and suggests smaller projects might have a part to play
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NewsKillby & Gayford collapse halts work on centre for black history
Work on £6.5m history and culture centre in Brixton forced to stop after contractor goes into administration
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FeaturesBIM: Nine experts on what they've learnt
To mark this week’s BIM Live event, nine experts tell Emily Wright what they have learnt over the past 12 months
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FeaturesOffshore wind farms: Winds of change
Tidal turbine technology is changing fast and offshore wind turbines are getting bigger, so the government-backed firm Narec is investing £80m into its testing facilities to simulate the harsh conditions at sea. Thomas Lane explains