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NewsWho will build the nuclear power stations?
With over 100 nuclear plants being planned globally the government has to fill the energy skills gap fast if it wants to build a new generation of power stations in the UK
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The Weekly Green Gauge
Here's our weekly update of interesting green stuff we've stumbled upon on the web
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NewsBAA to axe 200 staff from its projects division
Cost-saving measure signals shift away from construction management method used on T5
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CommentWeb watch — Culture clashes
When you suddenly become one of the great cities of Europe, there are always going to be a few doubters. Alex Smith reports on the bloggers putting a damper on Liverpool’s moment of glory
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FeaturesSustainability: Heat pumps
Can the technology that powers the humble fridge contribute to reducing carbon emissions in a cost-effective way? Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon looks at what heat pumps can, and cannot, offer a future development
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BAA to axe 200 staff from its projects division
Cost-saving measure signals shift away from construction management method used on T5
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Network Rail wage row
A row between Network Rail and engineering agencies over wages may have contributed to delays to the Christmas rail upgrade programme.
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Mott director sues for unfair dismissal
A former director of Mott MacDonald is taking the company to court for unfair dismissal and disability, age and sex discrimination.
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NewsMiller dispute drags on amid downturn in housing market
Chief executive attacks ‘poor timing’ of rebel shareholders as reservations slump 30%
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Job loss fears as Vinci prepares to buy contractor in Wales
Staff at the Bristol office of regional contractor Stradform are said to be concerned for their jobs amid speculation that Vinci is poised to buy it.
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Housing super agency boss begins round of headhunting
Bob Kerslake looks to senior government, EP and Housing Corporation to staff new agency
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NewsConstruction industry is ‘on brink of recession’, says report
Construction Products Association and Experian downgrade growth in output this year to 1.1%
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NewsConstruction industry is ‘on brink of recession’, says report
The Construction Products Association and Experian have downgraded growth in output this year to 1.1%. The CPA has also warned that this is ‘vulnerable to significant downside risks’
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NewsNG Bailey continues to diversify
NG Bailey has continued to steer away from traditional M&E contracting by purchasing S2S, an IT infrastructure security business.
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NewsUjima crisis to hit housing association loans
Mortgage lenders have warned that the imminent collapse of a large London housing association could affect the financing of the whole sector.
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Vinci confirms Welsh acquisition
Contractor seals deal to buy Cardiff-based Stradfrom for undisclosed sum
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Gammon scoops £320m Hong Kong contract
Contractor, half owned by Balfour Beatty, to build government complex by 2011
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Bovis Homes' reservations down 19%
Housebuilder becomes latest to issue gloomy forecast for 2008, predicting 29% drop in pre-tax profit
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NewsFire at Barbican Centre
Blaze damages scaffolding and 11-storey building that was being demolished