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CommentWhy Network Rail is playing fair
Network Rail hasn’t had to bully firms into signing its payment charter, for the simple reason that it’s in their interests too
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CommentBuilding regulations: No liability for yes men
Big changes are being proposed to the Building Regulations, but not in the case of claims against local authorities for negligent approval
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NewsGPE trumpets £1bn London development pipeline
Healthy picture contrasts with recent depressing news on London commercial market
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Inbox: The benefit of foresight
Readers discuss how changes to Part L could mean a rise in cowboy builders, whether housebuilders might regret welcoming the NewBuy scheme and why the best bidder doesn’t always win the job
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NewsSurvey reveals ignorance of asbestos regulations
Up to 40% of risk managers ‘still don’t know the rules’
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CommentOsborne's Budget: The sound of silence
On Budget day our industry waited to hear the chancellor announce bold moves to unblock the pipeline of sorely needed social infrastructure projects. It’s still waiting, says Steve Beechey
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CommentMy digital life ... David Symons
WSP Environment & Energy director ‘fesses up to a ‘tap app’ addiction
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CommentHansom: Seize the day
Whether you’re playing on your phone during a conference, making the best of a political crisis, stalking a stranger to their home or cycling to Manchester, this is a week for throwing caution to the wind
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FeaturesThe Building Awards shortlist 2012
Sixteen buildings - including laboratories, galleries, banks, the UK’s second tallest building and a space-shuttle-strength storage facility - are vying for two top prizes at this year’s Building Awards. Ike Ijeh runs down the shortlist
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CommentVietnam: The legal landscape
Construction opportunities in Asia are on the up, but what about the practicalities of doing business in a country such as Vietnam? Here’s a guide to what you need to know
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NewsConstruction firms among first Green Deal providers
Contractors Carillion, Willmott Dixon and social housing provider Keepmoat all commit to scheme
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NewsCapping Green Deal not possible, government warned
Government told energy efficiency scheme cannot be ‘half pregnant’
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NewsArup and EC Harris make Qatar World Cup team
Building learns firms are part of CH2M Hill-led consortium for 2022 World Cup
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CommentWonders & blunders with Simon Campbell
The Titanic Belfast embodies the history and ambition of Simon Campbell’s city, while the Obel Tower across the river simply looms over it
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FeaturesInterview with James Pellatt, Great Portland Estates
Great Portland Estates has a £1bn development pipeline over the next five years, so naturally head of projects James Pellatt is on the hunt for companies of all sizes - just so long as they have a sense of humour. He talks to Emily Wright
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NewsMinisters approve £80m Hinkley town centre plans
Work on regeneration scheme to commence later this year
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NewsStyles & Wood pre-tax profits treble
Property support services firm reports £1.8m pre-tax profit on revenue of £101m
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NewsRIBA slams "unambitious" energy policy
Letter signed by 19 industry and enviromental bodies calls for government to accept EU energy reduction targets
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