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NewsUniversity building projects to be mothballed as funding is slashed
Cuts likely to affect three-quarters of English universities
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NewsGalliford Try wins £28m Thames Water contract
Upgrade of sewage works will help clean up the Thames
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NewsAukett + Heese to design 464-room Berlin hotel
German arm of Aukett Fitzroy Robinson wins contract for scheme, which is part of wider mixed-use development
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Hot spots and packed pubs on St Patrick's day
Last night was a busy one. The evening kicked off with a catch up with Archial for a Building Buys a Pint. Within 5 minites if sitting down i had heard one of the greatest mipim stories yet. You'll have to read the issue of Building out the week after ...
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Violence in the Workplace
Managing topics like workplace violence can begin with simple steps. Employee Factsheets, Director’s Briefings and Workplace Checklists can help with identifying risk and managing policy. Lauren Paines looks further into this challenging area of workplace safety. Violence at work is defined as “Any incident in which a person is abused, ...
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Where are the QSs at Mipim?
Dubai pearl images are pretty breathtaking. Sky palace apartments with infinity pools 73 floors up are something special (and a bit terrifying if you have a problem with heights) CEO of the project is confident that completion by 2013 is on track.Just had coffee with RMJM's Peter Morrison before he ...
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Missed meetings, quay contacts and Lovell's expensive mistake
Just had my first early morning meeting cancelled through the other party still being in bed. I'll spare the blushes of the high profile consultant and regeneration magazine contributor involved as, on reflection, its completely my own fault. It's a rookie error to assume that an 8.30 breakfast meeting on ...
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NewsChesterfield Waterside gets green light
Mixed-use £300m regeneration development will be based around canal basin
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NewsHalf a million jobs to go - it looks like a dead cert
Our Brickonomics blogger takes a punt that job losses are going to come thick and fast
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NewsStarting your own business, part 15: An office of your own
It’s time to put down permanent roots – but what sort of premises will you choose?
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NewsMandelson and Morrell reveal green building strategy
Low carbon construction team outlines 40-year programme of works and reform of the industry
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NewsBabcock close to VT takeover decision
Board of defence services firm reported to be meeting this afternoon to decide whether to raise £1.3bn for buyout
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NewsUnemployment could top three million after election
Experts warn that spending cuts could see 500,000 jobless construction workers
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NewsBoris approves Columbus Tower
London mayor approves plan for Tower Hamlets scheme on condition of £4m contribution to Crossrail
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NewsLondon mayor announces £20m to fund Olympic jobs
Two projects will use LDA and council money to boost employment in five host boroughs
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NewsProperty price gap opens up in Saudi
Research reveals discrepancy in house prices in Saudi Arabia's two biggest cities
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NewsMiller Group stays in red with £72.4m loss
Housebuilder and contractor remains optimistic despite 25% fall in turnover
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NewsAsda seeks £3.6m compensation over car park
Kier and owners of Castlepoint shopping centre latest to face claims over 'defective' retail developments
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NewsAccreditation scheme set up for BSF design advisers
Councils will be expected to select accredited 'client design advisers' to enforce minimum design standards
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Mipim: Yachts deter quangoes despite promise of deals
A surprise deal to rescue the development prospects for the Olympic site after the 2012 games was the big news to attempt to bring to life the Mipim annual property conference in Cannes.Announced by London mayor Boris Johnson on Tuesday, the deal follows a year of negotiations between the Treasury, ...