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Green building group tells Sunak to make good on home insulation pledges
UKGBC calls on new prime minister to ditch ‘unwise’ investment zones ahead of expected reshuffle
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Clouds gather over HS2: What would cutting Britain’s biggest infrastructure project mean for the industry?
HS2 has survived a lot in the past decade, but as Jeremy Hunt prepares his Halloween Budget, some in the industry are feeling frightened. Building considers what could be at risk.
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Public inquiry into M&S’s Oxford Street redevelopment kicks off today
Controversial Pilbrow & Partners scheme would see landmark 1920s building flattened and replaced by office block
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Allies and Morrison the next to make cost of living payment
Firm to hand permanent staff £1,000
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BCO recommends office density reduction for post-pandemic world
Change in spec will help meet net zero targets, says body
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We must move faster and be more flexible in our approach to decarbonising concrete
It is vital that we reduce concrete’s carbon content. This requires the industry to embrace a less rigid approach to specification
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A known quantity in uncharted waters: Rishi Sunak takes the helm in Downing Street
With Jeremy Hunt reportedly staying on as chancellor, the incoming PM looks to be setting a course for financial stabilisation. But is UK plc really bound for calmer waters?
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Industry reaction as Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s next prime minister
Rival contender Penny Mordaunt pulls out meaning decision on UK’s next PM will not be taken by Conservative party membership
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In Pictures: Over-schedule and over-budget, Bond Street’s Elizabeth line station finally opens
Full services on line will begin next month
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Building announces the Building the Future Commission
The year-long project – launching in January to mark our 180th anniversary – will examine radical ways to address construction’s challenges
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Interserve fined £4.4m after losing staff data to hackers
Information Commissioner finds firm’s security measures lacking
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How sweeteners sour the procurement process
Where bribery is proven, the procurement process is assumed corrupted – and a company cannot shift blame to the individual
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Olympic Park blueprint set for approval at Abba Arena site
Proposals worked up with Aecom and 5th Studio will ramp up housing numbers by a fifth
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Crystal Palace’s £100m stadium expansion set for kick off
Selhurst Park scheme will increase capacity by 8,000 to 34,000
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Timber use stands at a crossroads. TDUK can help you take the correct path
Timber Development UK is the largest timber supply chain body in the UK. Its aim is for timber to become the first choice for any construction project, but how far are we from that goal?
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Political chaos sees architects’ mood hit levels last seen in 2009 financial crisis
Confidence collapses as country set for third PM this year
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Bam to make £750 cost of living payment next month
Contractor the latest in growing number of firms to fork out
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Stirling winners in running for latest Kingston University scheme
Practice behind univeristy’s award-winning Town House building among those on shortlist
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5 minutes with … Phil Sheldon at The Build Chain
The new firm’s sales director reflects on his time in South Africa and the pain of seeing businesses fail. He also reveals his favourite building in the world