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NewsDo the Tories care about construction?
This industry tends to back Tories over Labour, but as David Cameron's prospects improve should we worry for our future?
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FeaturesMaterial reclamation on Woolwich Civic Offices demolition
Wates worked with demolition contractor to ensure materials are reclaimed with the minimal impact on cost or program
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NewsMcBains Cooper consultant on RICS Project of the Year scheme
Ealing community centre scoops award beating O2 Arena and the St Pancras
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NewsStyles & Wood chief executive and chairman step down
Resignations follow failed management buyout and profit warning at retail fit-out specialist
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NewsNHS carbon footprint revealed
Buildings account for less than a quarter of health emissions according to new report. Sub metering recommended to reduce footprint
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NewsConstruction stops on New York sites after crane collapse
Buildings commissioner orders work to stop on five sites using cranes supplied by firm involved in Friday's fatal collapse
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High-performance timber windows
Green Building Store launches the Ecocontract range of timber window for housing associations and developers with large-scale developments
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Heat-pump boiler
Mitsubishi Electric launches a heating system that harnesses energy from the air to provide heat and hot water
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NewsMortgage approvals fall to record low
Bank of England says mortgage approvals have halved in past 12 months
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NewsGiant pylon erected in Birmingham to highlight climate change
The pylon designed by Block Architecture is the centrepiece of the city's climate change festival
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Construction firms should look to Eastern Europe
As growth slows in the West, new opportunities are opening up eastwards where PWC research points to an 'infrastructure gap'
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NewsBrad Pitt to design five-star hotel in Dubai
Hollywood star to work with architect GRAFT on sustainable hotel in Middle East
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Comment
Bleak Bank figures confirm downward trend in homebuyers
More desparate news for house building as the evaporation of homebuyers in the UK housing market is further underlined with the release of the Bank of England figures showing mortgages approvals for house purchases in April diving to a new low.Just 58,000 loans were approved to homebuyers, half the figure ...
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International Velux Award 2008 - June
Deadline for submitting projects for student architecture award
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NewsArmitt appointed boss of Ashford housing body
Former Thames Gateway chief executive will become managing director of Ashford's Future which is delivering 31,000 homes
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CommentRomancing the stone
With fewer and fewer people opting for careers in stonemasonry, it could soon become a dying trade. It’s time we did our bit to attract today’s youth
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CommentLiability: Strictly speaking
Do you know the difference between strict and absolute duties and no-fault liability? If not, then read on before you commit yourself to undertaking either
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NewsHomes target ‘under review’
Homes and Communities Agency boss admits ‘trajectory’ of 3 million homes pledge must be revised
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CommentWeb watch — Warren street
As Alice in Wonderland knew, following rabbits can lead you down a hole. But online you’re just as likely to be followed by the rabbit. Alex Smith introduces the surreal world of construction’s Twitters
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NewsCity predicts takeover as Jarvis returns to black
Pre-tax profit of £11.1m is double the forecast, while rail turnover rises 45% to £206.3m