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NewsBAA 'still pursuing' idea of third Heathrow runway
Chief executive hopes governement’s next aviation policy document would consider the option
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CommentAussie rules: The Construction Act in Australia and New Zealand
There has been lots of coverage of the new Construction Act for England and Wales but what about similar legislation in other jurisdictions? Here’s a guide to the antipodes
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CommentHealthcare: Get well soon
When we think of healthcare, we think of patients, but at the moment it’s the estate that’s sick. It needs leadership, innovative development ideas - and a good bedside manner
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CommentPlanning and biodiversity: An inconspicuous truth
When the planning system leaves sites empty, it also blocks money that is urgently needed to enhance local biodiversity, says Jaquelin Fisher
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FeaturesLead times July-Sept 2011
Although lead times remain overwhelmingly stable, growth in tower construction in London will affect capacity in steel fabrication, vertical transportation and cladding.
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FeaturesSpotlight: impact of tower construction
London is a rare area of growth, says Brian Moone, and the projects coming back on line include large and complex towers. Developers and suppliers had better plan early to avoid logjams
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Comment
Inbox: Good cheer
The October sunshine lifts the mood as readers toast a straight-talking lawyer and a pier in need of a revamp, while QSs insist they have befriended BIM - or would do if the software could be standardised
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NewsMorrell reappointed
Paul Morrell was this week reappointed as the government’s chief construction advisor.
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CommentAny more for any more?
In light of the Arcadis/EC Harris deal, independent consultants have a choice to make – and they better choose fast
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NewsUp to 100 BDP staff to lose jobs after project delay
Cuts follow ‘pause’ in design process of £420m Brighton hospital job and public sector cuts
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NewsLaing O'Rourke to run down its housing arm
Contractor confirms it is mothballing its loss-making Explore Living division
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NewsIkea unveils 10.5ha mixed-use Stratford scheme
Retail giant’s property arm preparing planning application
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NewsGreen light for £70m south London housing scheme
Scheme at Loughborough Park Estate designed by BPTW given green light
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NewsHalcrow cuts 55 staff and shuts offices
Engineer says closure of offices in the south and Manchester unrelated to CH2M Hill deal
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NewsT&T tops QS barometer in August and September
Gleeds, G&T and Davis Langdon runners up in Building’s top 40