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FeaturesCemex: So what if it’s raining?
Our changing weather patterns are having an impact on product development. One company making the most of it is Cemex, which has recently begun producing permeable paving. Visit www.building.co.uk/technical for more on specification
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FeaturesGreenfix Sky-Gardens: A growth business
The managing director of Greenfix Sky-Gardens argues that green roofs should be used to create wild habitats as well as sustainable solutions to waterproofing www.building.co.uk/specifier
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CommentIn urgent need of repair
What a shabby week it’s been for construction. In fact, one of the shabbiest weeks in living memory.
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Metronet transfer
Transport for London (TfL) is due to take over Metronet’s maintenance work on the London Underground within weeks.
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No joy for buyers
Home buyer satisfaction has not increased despite an inquiry into housing quality by the Office of Fair Trading.
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New affordable housing developer
Chris Horn, former project director of the £2bn Elephant & Castle regeneration scheme in south London, has launched an affordable housing development company called Enter Homes.
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Chipperfield scheme rejected
A David Chipperfield scheme on the north side of London Bridge has been denied planning permission by the City of London Corporation.
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New scheme for the Old Bailey
Land Securities’ 30 Old Bailey, designed by Make Architects, has been given planning permission.
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Guildford civic hall: Who’s Surrey now?
Willmott Dixon has won a contract to build this £24m civic hall in Guildford, Surrey.
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CPA: Cut tax and red tape
The Construction Products Association has called on the government to make the UK a better place to invest for building materials firms.
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Construction workers prepare to remember dead colleagues
Workers across the UK will honour dead and injured colleagues on Workers’ Memorial Day on Monday 28 April.
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Woods Bagot court buildings: Handy if there’s a dispute…
This is the latest image of Woods Bagot’s design for Delancey Estates’ Rolls Building on Fetter Lane in the City of London.
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Government to be compelled to use only energy-efficient offices
The government could be forced to buy or lease only energy-efficient buildings for its central estate, under plans proposed in a private member’s bill.
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Atkins confident
Atkins has said its results for the year to 31 March 2008 will be at the top end of expectations.
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Profit leap for Oregon
Timber-frame maker Oregon Timber has posted a 52% jump in pre-tax profit to £855,163 for the year ended 31 December 2007.