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CommentHansom: Blockbuster
This week has been more like a Hollywood film than a week in construction - Arctic exploration, bombs in the desert, gratuitous nakedness and a case of mistaken identity. Popcorn, anyone?
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FeaturesCarillion's purchase of Eaga: Blinded by the sun
In April, Carillion bought Eaga - a company with big plans to install PV panels on 30,000 homes - and rebranded it as Carillion Energy Services. Seven months later, government feed-in tariffs have been cut in half, and all 4,500 jobs are on the line. So was the £298m purchase ...
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NewsCitywatch: Carillion bounces back from Eaga hit
Shares have tumbled at the firm but the market has since calmed
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NewsCSCS hires former MP as chairman
Michael Clapham will replace Trevor Walker, who resigned this week
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CommentContracts and business common sense
The problem with common sense is that it’s not that common. At least now the Supreme Court has affirmed that you can use it if a contract is drafted in an ambiguous way
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CommentDispute boards should decide, not recommend
Americans like dispute boards to recommend not make binding decisions, but over here we like a bit more certainty
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The ghosts of Libya: The legal landscape
If you have a business interest in Libya, you’ll be on the edge of your seat wanting to know how the new legal landscape is shaping up there
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Inbox: It's a struggle
Readers identify obstacles both here and abroad, whether it’s missing out on incentives in east London, first-time buyers losing tax relief, or Brits trying to adapt to cultural differences in Asia
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NewsLend Lease takes action over athletes' village delays
Construction manager has issued Galliford Try with non-completion notice for final phase of project
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Dry fix system
Redland has introduced a new product to its Rapid+ range, the DuoPlain Ambi-Dry Verge
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Air distribution system
Polypipe Ventilation’s Domus Radial Duct System has been specified for a two bedroom house in Ringwood, Hampshire
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Washroom solutions
Polyrey will be relaunching its Cubicle and Washroom collection in January 2012 to include new products
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Responsible sourcing
Swish Building Products has supplied fascia, soffits and cladding in hazy grey for a new 36 home development at Fielding Meadow, Ratby
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Window, door and curtain walling
Technal’s new range of products can be specified for residential projects
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Thermal conductivity
Dow Building Solutions has improved the thermal conductivity of its insulation
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NewsHigh overheads drive WYG half yearly loss of £2.4m
Engineer set to capitalise on “niche opportunities” from government spending
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals
November saw some high value housing approvals, with Real Estate Opportunities reaching £4bn
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Construction appointments: 9 December 2011
Morgan Sindall, Flint Bishop and Crest Nicholson have all made new appointments