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CommentMy digital life: Andrew Murray
This founding director keeps his world and answers concise and last bought a Scalectrix online
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Tax changes in April: A trap for the unwary
Changes to capital allowances mean that from April, if you don’t get the tax treatment of fixtures for a new building right, you could be scuppering your chance to sell it
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NewsPre-tax profit down 55% at Keller
Ground engineering specialist reports £17.7m decline in pre-tax profit but £85m increase in revenue
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NewsKingspan sees trading profits up 33%
Irish construction-materials supplier reaps rewards of European expansion
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NewsBovis reports 8% rise in completions for 2011
Housebuilder hails “strong improvement in profit” in a “challenging but stable” market
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CommentA quick guide to compulsory liquidation
A quick guide to the process of compulsory liquidation or winding up of an insolvent company under the Insolvency Act 1986. It includes guidance for creditors, employees and directors of a company in compulsory liquidation
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CommentWhere’s the growth?
The latest industry contract figures show a surprise spurt in activity - welcome news amongst the economic doom and gloom
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CommentSustainable buildings: Leaner but greener
We have to resist the temptation to think that sustainable buildings are too expensive in a downturn. Clever, low technology design and a change of mindset are called for, says Ken Gillespie
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NewsECA calls for collaboration after BESNA collapse
Electrical Contractors’ Association welcomes contractors’ move to ditch controversial wage agreement
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NewsShortlist for Crossrail Custom House station job revealed
Laing O’Rourke, Costain, Geoffrey Osbourne and Hochtief in battle for £35m job
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CommentPlaying dirty
Here’s a case that carries a warning to parties in a dispute that fighting your corner too viciously may cost you dearly in the long run
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FeaturesRegional Olympic sites: The out-of-towners
It really isn’t just about London … Ike Ijeh casts an eye over the Olympic-related developments, upgrades and refurbishments that have taken place across the UK, from the white-water rapids of Hertfordshire to the 53m-high Weymouth Tower
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FeaturesOpportunities in Qatar
A US giant may have scooped the lead role on Qatar’s World Cup, but UK firms are well placed to target the $100bn that the richest country in the world is investing in construction before 2015. Building took a flight out east
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CommentHansom: Peace breaks out
This week we witness the calm streets of Bogotá after the colourful student protests, while Balfour Beatty Engineering Services pulls back from the brink to negotiate with picketing electricians
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NewsMade in Taiwan: Yuan Ze University arts and education centre
Santiago Calatrava-designed project will include a 1,200 seat performing arts centre
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NewsColombia seeks UK firms to spark private finance push
Country aims to quadruple infrastructure investment to £5.3bn with new law on private finance