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CommentLet’s design better, specify better and consume more carefully – that’s my (not so) radical idea
While we should all be taking action in order to preserve our planet, direct action is actually rather less effective than well-placed words
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NewsTfL looking for developers at three central London stations
Office projects slated for Bank, Paddington and Southwark stations
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NewsHinkley costs up £3bn as covid delays job by a year
Pandemic has meant half a million days lost in past two years
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FeaturesIn business with Frank Elkins: on guard at Travis Perkins
The boss of the UK’s biggest builders merchants tells Dave Rogers what soaring inflation and the squeeze on household budgets mean for his business
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NewsFormer Mace boss joins Taylor Wimpey board
Appointment comes amid build cost rises and after pressure from activist investor to ‘enhance’ non-executive team
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FeaturesOld Trafford dilemma: how six other major stadium projects fared
As Manchester United considers whether to rebuild or refurbish, here is a guide to how six other major sports stadium projects fared
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NewsArchitects’ jitters as confidence falls to levels last seen in pandemic's early days
RIBA survey finds recent trend of declining optimism is accelerating as wider economy continues to weaken
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NewsDfE to reshape procurement for crumbling schools estate
Supply chain summit comes amid reports that English schools pose ‘risk to life’
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CommentHow to drop a manifesto pledge without blinking
By downgrading the target of 300,000 new homes to a mere “ambition”, Michael Gove leaves big questions about housing supply unanswered
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NewsChancellor urged to invest £2.3bn a year to insulate millions of low-value homes
Senior housing figures say government is ‘fighting a losing battle’ on cost of living and net zero without efficiency improvements for millions of properties
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NewsIn Pictures: Dragados completes Bank station upgrade
Northern Line’s Bank branch fully reopens following construction of new Wilkinson Eyre-designed platform
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: That old smoothie
Dominic Raab’s secret power was his vitamin volcano, Alok Sharma can remember people’s names – and Rishi Sunak knows how to say hello
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FeaturesTo refurb or rebuild: what next for Old Trafford?
Man United has big decisions to make about its ageing stadium. Dave Rogers asked experts behind other iconic ground developments for advice
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NewsCountryside falls to £181.5m loss as fire safety costs hit bottom line
Housebuilder puts £109m aside and sets up standalone division to meet ‘developer pledge’ demands
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NewsSupply chain left nursing £13m hit following London fit-out firm’s collapse
One contractor missing nearly £450,000 in retentions in wake of Twenty1 Construction implosion
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CommentCoaching clinic: How to find the sweet spot for hybrid workers (and everyone else)
Hybrid working poses real challenges for team leaders but there are ways of accommodating staff preferences while also achieving business goals
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NewsEaster holidays pare back labour rates, payroll firm reports
Average weekly earnings slipped 2% to £893 last month
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NewsUnions clash with construction employers group over ‘derisory’ pay offer
Unions are seeking a 10% pay rise for half a million workers
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NewsIn Pictures: National Gallery unveils revised Selldorf upgrade designs
Latest images of £30m proposals come ahead of planning application submission this summer
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NewsBuilding Manchester HS2 station underground ruled out because of £5bn price tag
MPs told that cost of dealing with protestors on project has topped £120m