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NewsHammerson wins approval for £600m Leeds development
Scheme will transform Eastgate Quarter of the city
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Sky's new sustainable TV studios by Arup Associates
Sky’s £233m broadcast centre in West London are the first in the world to be naturally ventilated
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NewsBovis Homes reports improving margins
Operating margin grows to 7% for first six months of 2011
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FeaturesAlan Cumming: Worth the energy
EDF is planning the UK’s first new nuclear plant in 30 years. But it needs contractors with the right skills. Alan Cumming, EDF’s procurement boss, tells Building why it’s worth training up - and that you don’t need a French name to win the work
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FeaturesCase studies: houses built to 2016 zero-carbon standards
The government’s recent announcement that ’zero-carbon homes’ need not include appliances will allow future green housing to ditch peculiar solar panel-toting designs to resemble, well, normal houses. Building tours some schemes that fit the bill
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CommentGeneration BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
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CommentHansom: power to the people
The people are revolting! Making known their disapproval of the excesses of One Hyde Park, forcing a contractor to rip up some newly laid tarmac and bagging hot properties for themselves
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FeaturesThe Middle East: Back from the brink?
The Middle East crash meant job losses and unrecovered debts for many construction firms - and a scaling back of operations. Now, with infrastructure investment and a World Cup to prepare for, it might be worth taking another look. Emily Wright surveys the landscape in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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NewsHackney Empire sues Aviva for £1.1m over bond dispute
London theatre funded by Alan Sugar in legal case that could affect use of construction bonds
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NewsGovernment set to guarantee 10% of infrastructure finance
New finance bond designed to encourage long-term investors and lessen the risks on infrastructure projects
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CommentDevelopment: The cashless society
Yes, money is tight, yes, the challenges are many, but local authorities that work with others and use their assets creatively can still build great places to live
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CommentThe National Maritime Museum: Time and a place
The National Maritime Museum’s £35m extension reconciles the rich architectural heritage of its Greenwich home with the need to provide thoroughly modern facilities. Building celebrates a building firmly anchored to its surroundings
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CommentJudges: So very PC
Judges have a reputation for being stuffy and old fashioned. But they’re actually as tech-savvy as teenagers and use their skills to speed cases through the courts
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CommentConsequential loss: Network Rail
Consequential loss following a negligent act can mean big money in compensation. Just ask Network Rail
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FeaturesFinancing infrastructure: the $60tn question
Sponsored content: The value of global infrastructure projects is enormous, but this market also has tough challenges. Building invited a panel of experts to debate the issues at the Infrastructure Executive Forum
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The Tolent clause: Making a horlicks
Last week the government gave the all clear for the new Construction Act, completely failing to listen to the industry’s concerns about the Tolent clause loophole
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NewsWeightman urges UK nuclear industry to get the basics right
Chief nuclear inspector’s comments came on his return from a visit to Fukushima
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CommentSpotlight: Impact of natural disasters
To make sure your business doesn’t get hit hard by fluctuating lead times, you need to understand how international natural disasters could affect you - and where they are