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  • Mark Leftly
    News

    The hidden cost of tax gains

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Depressed values mean rushing to sell off ahead of the capital gains tax rise could cost businesses much more than they save

  • Metronet
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    Ministers blame Metronet for its collapse

    2008-04-01T13:51:00Z

    Government says Metronet was a corporate failure and that structural weaknesses led to its downfall.

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    T5 still struggling under baggage mountain

    2008-04-01T12:26:00Z

    Government criticises BA for “unacceptable” situation

  • Houses of Parliament
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    Lords reject economic benefits of immigration

    2008-04-01T11:21:00Z

    Government measure of effects of immigration is 'preposterous and irrelevant', says committee chair

  • Manchester ladder blunder
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    A parade of blunders

    2008-04-01T10:59:00Z

    Submitted by Colin Brennan. "The man is fitting a light above a glass canopy, on a ladder, on pallets, on a fork loft truck. I wouldn’t have looked twice only for the lack of cones on the pavement!"

  • Lord Foster
    Features

    Lord Foster confirmed for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

    2008-04-01T09:46:00Z

    Sprightly 72 year old elder statesmen of British architecture confirms that he will appear in next series of reality dance-offs

  • PV panels
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    Government extends green grant scheme until 2010

    2008-04-01T09:45:00Z

    Homeowners will be able to apply for £10m of grants towards sustainable

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    Tunnel planned to link Baltic capitals

    2008-04-01T12:42:00Z

    Mayors seek EU funding for feasibility study for tunnel between Estonia and Finland

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    Office of Fair Trading pledges greater transparency

    2008-04-01T11:18:00Z

    Annual report also promises revised priorities and an evaluation of the body's effectiveness

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    Livingstone has doubled low-cost homebuilding

    2008-04-01T10:46:00Z

    Mayor plans further boost for affordable homes alongside restrictions on luxury housebuilding

  • Marmite
    News

    Jamie Oliver plans giant food museum

    2008-04-01T10:25:00Z

    Chef hopes to involve other celebrity cooks in lottery-funded national venture

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    Empty rates reforms go ahead despite industry warnings

    2008-04-01T09:53:00Z

    Property industry warns that new commercial developments will be threatened by the tax which comes into force today

  • Nasa astronaut
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    World’s tallest tower to have ‘gravity-free’ terrace

    2008-04-01T10:08:00Z

    Plans to build 5780m Dubai skyscraper so visitors can experience weightlessness

  • Elephants picking up logs
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    Elephants to work on UK construction sites

    2008-04-01T00:11:00Z

    Zoos could become sustainable logistic centres as first trained elephant prepares for work on Southwark site

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    Building Awards 2008

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    1st April 20082008 was the 14th annual Building Awards, the biggest construction industry event of the year. The extremely sought after Building Awards are all about rewarding best practice, innovation and excellence.

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    Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by Hays Construction & PropertyHays Construction & Property was pleased to once again sponsor the Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year Award. Highlighting our integral role and continued investment in the industry, this sponsorship recognises and rewards construction professionals for their hard work and commitment.This year celebrating its 50th ...

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    Architectural Practice of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Project Management/Construction Management Firm of the Year *NEW FOR 2008* This category was open to all sizes of project management and construction management firm. The judges were looking for evidence of success in 2007.

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    Engineering Consultancy of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by: MaceThis new category was open to engineering consultancies or firms who offer a variety of services but from an engineering led base. All branches of engineering within the built environment were eligible to enter. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's ...

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    Major Contractor of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by: Pinsent MasonsThis is aimed at firms with a turnover in excess of £200m. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:ISGKier GroupLeadbitter Mansell *Winner*Sir Robert McAlpine

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    Contractor of the Year

    2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by: KingspanContractors with a turnover of less than £200m could enter this category. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Entry deadline closedShortlisted entrants:Caledonian Como Group Durkan Group Lakehouse Contracts Shaylor Group Verry Construction *Winner*