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NewsSolar electricity installations plummet 95%
Fall comes after introduction of new requirement for buildings to meet a minimum energy performance standard
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NewsBricklayer killed by lightning strike
Construction worker dies on Bovis Homes site during tea break
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CommentRights of light: CIP Property Ltd vs Transport for London
A recent case involving a future Crossrail site demonstrates that you can’t start legal proceedings over a potential rights of light claim too early
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Features
GCS conference programme
Find out the highlights at the Government Construction Summit organised by Building
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FeaturesWhitehall on building and construction
The government talks about building and its renewed commitment to infrastructure and investment
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FeaturesPaul Morrell: Building bridges
The government construction advisor outlines the major aims of his communications strategy
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FeaturesInsights from the top
Policy makers and industry leaders on the key issues facing construction this year
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NewsConstruction output rises 6% in February
Economists still predict contraction in the sector in the first quarter of 2012
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FeaturesKen Shuttleworth on the Bamboo Village
Architect tells how Building writer inspired Lego project
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NewsBouygues to position Thomas Vale for bigger jobs
Thomas Vale brand to remain with new French owner helping 143-year old contractor to win more complex work
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NewsNew square for Fulham
London Square has won planning permission to create a £100m residential square in Fulham
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine sees 38% fall in profit
But contracting revenues for the firm’s private holding company climb 10%
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NewsKingston students develop 'green key'
Team win London mayor’s low carbon £20,000 prize for USB stick that helps people adopt a more sustainable lifestyle when moving home
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CommentCareful who you trust
Your dealings with a consultant are only secret if that consultant is a solicitor or barrister - whether you like it or not
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CommentCut out the cowboys
Simple solutions, cut the rate of VAT payable on building repairs and improvements to 5%
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CommentInvest in local SMEs
Contribution to the local economy will be greater if the contractors and tradesman are local SMEs
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CommentNoise-related disputes: Sound reasoning
Arguments over noise are becoming increasingly common as urban areas get ever more congested, but the solutions to the problem are far from straightforward
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CommentUK education standards: Move over Mr Gove
With the UK falling down the world rankings at an alarming rate, we can’t leave the education of our recruits to the government - it’s time for our industry to step in
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FeaturesFeature: Colombia is open for business
Poor, dangerous and corrupt is the image many of us have of Colombia, so why would anyone want to go and work there? Because the country is changing fast and needs UK firms as badly as UK firms need the work it can offer.