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NewsIreland sets law for zero carbon houses by 2013
Regulation will be "extremely onerous" for developers admits Minister
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NewsGovernment resists extending gangmaster law to construction
DBERR ignores trade unions' calls to extend gangmaster regulation despite Labour commitment to examine the issue
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NewsJarvis optimistic about financial results
Rail specialist reports increased levels of visibility in rail sector
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NewsHousing Corporation welcomes Ujima report
Independent inquiry into the collapse of Ujima Housing Association blames bad management
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NewsBlears rejects Arrowcroft’s arena-based Croydon scheme
A major mixed-use scheme to regenerate town centre a good idea in principle, but developer’s proposal rejected
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NewsMitie eyes takeover targets
Facilities management group says it is open to acquisition opportunities due to strong cash flow
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NewsBirmingham council asks government not to list Central Library
Council leader pleads with culture minister to go against English Heritage wishes in five page letter
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NewsShortlist for £200m transport infrastructure fund for new housing announced
Flint announces 36 projects including Swindon pedestrian and cycle bridge, and Colchester park and ride
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NewsArtist reveals folding house of Sunderland
German artist Wolfgang Weileder builds a temporary replica Georgian house in 10 days
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NewsCyril Sweett appointed on Jumeirah Village towers in Dubai
Firm named as cost consultant on apartment blocks in 811ha James Law Cybertechture mixed-use scheme
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NewsGovernment widens microgen certification scheme
BRE to share certification of green energy kite mark
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Comment
Why money matters
I read this Money Week article on how British firms are running out of money and thought it may be of interest in the light of estimates I made on the money owed by and to construction firms.It's a bit on the scary side, but no less interesting for that.
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Comment
Is the sharp drop in the Nationwide house price index good or bad news?
There have always been paradoxes in the housing market. For instance, while people want the price of all other essentials items to fall homeowners want the value of their home - and by implication all homes - to rise, even if it would be to their disadvantage in cash terms ...
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NewsLow carbon Cornish development gets underway
St Austell scheme will avoid micro-generation to ensure longevity
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News
Number of housing associations put into supervision by regulator drops
Housing Corporation also exceeded most of its build targets, says annual report
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News'Affordable' carbon-neutral homes set for completion next year
Consortium including BASF promises homes planned for Paris and Barcelona will cost just 10-15% more than typical houses
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NewsHBG to rebrand as Bam Construct UK
Contractor will take new name in October as part of drive to raise profile of Dutch parent Royal Bam Group in UK
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NewsTravis Perkins predicts weaker trading as profit falls
Building merchant's half-year profit falls 3.2% despite increasing market share in merchanting and retail
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NewsUK pay at Laing O'Rourke rises 8%
Staff see average salary rise to over £41k according the company's human capital report for 2008
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NewsRoyal Haskoning wins design contest for Dubai bridge
Engineer scoops design for 450m-long motorway bridge to connect Dubai's largest Palm Island