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Government is ‘hiding’ poor construction diploma take-up
The industry has accused the government of delaying the release of figures for the number of students studying for the construction diploma, claiming officials are hiding the poor take-up of the course.
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NewsBristol Zoo: Wild West Country
Bristol Zoo has submitted a planning application for this animal sanctuary on the northern edge of the city.
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Scots poised for payment refor
Specialist contractors are to lobby the Scottish government to introduce project bank accounts on all public sector schemes worth more than £3m, write Sarah Richardson and Olivia Boyd.
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Farrell raises Gateway airport fears
Sir Terry Farrell has warned that Boris Johnson’s proposed airport in the Thames Gateway could be “a complete disaster”.
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NewsGreen Holmes
Ushida Findlay Architects and the Holmes Partnership have received permission to build this eco-residence in Preston, Lancashire.
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Here’s an idea: no. 13
Contractor Willmott Dixon is sending disused wooden shelves left over from its demolition of a London library to the Caribbean island of Grenada to help rebuild schools damaged by recent hurricanes.
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NewsDubai takes it up a notch
More than 60,000 people attended Cityscape Dubai this week, where the region’s developers showed off their latest and largest schemes.
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Dubai developer builds 20-storey tower for women only
A Middle Eastern developer is building a female-only tower for commercial use in Dubai’s Business Bay area.
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NewsRoyal Alexandra children's hospital: The kids are alright
The Royal Alexandra children’s hospital in Brighton has won this year’s Prime Minister’s Better Public Building award, sponsored jointly by Cabe and the Office of Government Commerce.
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Extension of time: Birmingham council vs Paddison Construction
Birmingham council (“BCC”) engaged Paddison Construction (“Paddison”) to undertake construction work for a new community and training centre in Birmingham. The contract provided for a completion date of 24 February 2006 which was revised to 17 April 2006. Practical completion was certified as at 23 June 2006. Paddison alleged that ...
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NewsDavis Langdon helps deliver first two polyclinics for London
Consultant will work on Heart of Hounslow Centre of Health and Gracefield Gardens in Lambeth
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NewsCapita Symonds hires director of engineering and technology
Consultant also appoints new senior acoustic consultant
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NewsEC Harris appoints new partner
New recruit leads communities and local government sector in the Midlands
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NewsCluttons appoints head of project and building consultancy
Consultant also promotes current head to managing partner and appoints new head of cost and management
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NewsRevenue soars at Make Architects – as does directors' pay
Results for 2007 show pre-tax profits and the highest director’s pay are well above £1m mark
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NewsMcBains Cooper introduces new service division
Project assessment and recovery service is in response to the credit crunch
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FeaturesFirst impressions: Projects by Herzog & de Meuron and Foster
Kingston University graduate comments on Herzog & de Meuron’s Projet Triangle and Foster + Partners’ Virgin Galactic space terminal
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NewsThe first crow's nest on a forklift
Ships ahoy! This boatyard worker will be splicing more than a mainsail if he carries on working like this
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NewsGovernment approves Stansted airport expansion
Green light for BAA's controversial expansion plans despite fierce opposition from environmental groups