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NewsByles’ phone ‘hacked by journalists’
Daily Telegraph claims the former head of Partnership for Schools was targeted
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CommentStir Crazy: The 2011 Stirling Prize Shortlist
Few surprises on this year’s list, except one very big one.
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FeaturesPete Redfern: How the recession made me stronger
In 2008 Taylor Wimpey’s chief executive was battling to rescue the firm from the brink of collapse, just months after the merged company became the UK’s biggest housebuilder. Today it’s back in growth and a far stronger business. Building talked to him about surviving tough times
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CommentHansom: upping the stakes
You’ve got to innovate to stay ahead of the game, as demonstrated by this week’s super-size canapes, rowing on the roof of Selfridges and the fact I can now be found on Twitter …
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NewsConstruction industry recession to deepen in 2012
Data firm Experian downgrades forecasts for output and predicts 4% contraction next year
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NewsCampden Hill: Living in luxury
John McAslan & Partners’ designed scheme overlooks Holland Park in west London
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NewsPrivate firms win 12% of £1.8bn affordable housing fund
Barratt, Kier and Keepmoat will all get cash from the HCA’s funding scheme
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CommentTolent clauses: Read but don't weep
The new Construction Act stands accused of letting contractors force subbies into picking up all adjudication costs, but that’s an overly pessimistic reading of the legislation
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NewsLenehan: Styles & Wood targeting growth in London market
New chief executive believes the London market could help the firm return to growth
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Construction appointments: 22 July 2011
This week WSP, Sisk, Kier and Holder Mathias have made appointments
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Converted offices: Too much homework
Fancy living in a converted office? The government wants you to but Jay Das thinks it’s a short-term solution that will create long-term problems
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NewsMPs approve plans for new energy and nuclear projects
The new build programme could be worth up to £40bn
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CommentQS mergers: Wedding's off
Up-against-it QS firms are hooking up with other companies, looking for global reach and diversification. But now really isn’t the right time to get hitched
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CommentWonders & blunders with Colin Morrell
Colin Morrell’s head is turned by a couple of office buildings, but while PwC’s HQ stands out for its design and sustainabilty, the Ark in Hammersmith should sink without trace
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NewsUnited House pursues Green Deal amid cuts
Firm considering launching new funding model for eco-friendly retrofit of homes
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NewsKensington and Chelsea College opens
Dixon Jones Architects’ £14.5m Kensington and Chelsea College has opened.
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CommentGreen retrofitting: Home help
The government’s aim to make housing greener is laudable, but imposing ever more stringent regulations won’t help. Linden Homes’ idea of a central fund for retrofitting may do
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FeaturesSustainability: From start to finish
Sustainability means more than how a finished building performs - how the materials start and end their lives is increasingly important. Building looks at the challenges faced when trying to go green and how three sectors are adapting