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NewsGovernment failing to measure energy use in its estate
Audit office report finds that nearly a third of central government buildings have no consumption figures
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NewsLet there be light...
... and there was, once builders had invented balconies with space for a street lamp post to fit through
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NewsBogus self-employed costs economy £5bn
Unions tell MPs that higher accident rates and migrant exploitation are other consequences of false self-employment
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NewsCrest Nicholson picked for Rochester Riverside housing scheme
Housebuilder and BioRegional Quintain are preferred developer for the first 600 homes in Thames Gateway
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NewsArchaeologists find Roman remains at Olympic Park
The discovery of fourth century pottery and a Roman coin on the 2012 site will not delay the construction programme
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Wolseley's pre-tax profit drops nearly 15%
Interim statement reveals slump in US housing market hits Wolseley's profits although trading in Europe remains strong
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NewsGoogle to invest millions in renewables
Internet giant says it aims to accelerate the pace at which clean energies are developing
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NewsSpeedy Hire appoints chief operating officer
Equipment hire firm announces Claudio Veritiero as new chief operating officer and reveals 35.7% rise in turnover
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NewsFlood defences required for potential nuclear sites
British Energy company says flood defences would be required if nuclear powerstations were built on existing sites
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NewsUtility giant launches new PV tariff
Scottish and Southern Energy draws up new 18p per kWh pricing structure for householders to export energy from solar panels to the grid
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NewsAnother twit in the wall
Taken by David Hartridge in Brighton. "There is so much wrong H&S-wise and construction-wise in this picture!"
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FeaturesDiverting waste from landfill
Costain contractor cut waste and CO2 on Morfa to Berwick Link Road
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NewsPFI delays cost taxpayer £67m
Public Accounts Committee calls for drastic improvement in government PFI expertise
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NewsPost Occupation Evaluation for beginners
Here's some handy tips on how to justify, plan and carry out a POE, based on a new guide released by the British Council for Offices
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FeaturesWaste management on Bristol Water
Costain hired for construction, testing and commissioning of the Northern Relief Main
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NewsUK Green Building Council urges mandatory rating for Code
Council says current Code for Sustainable Homes leaves new buyers confused
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NewsTerry Farrell reveals final London aquarium designs
The Biota! Aquarium in Silvertown Quays will be linked to nearby Thames Barrier Park by Arup pedestrian bridge
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NewsThe momentum builds in the US
Our American green columnist Jerry Yudelson reports from his month's Greenbuild event, which had everything from Bill Clinton, proof that sustainable buildings work and a truly international flavour
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NewsAtkins recovers from Metronet losses
Engineer bounces back from June's full-year loss to record interim profit of £42.7m
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NewsCrossrail construction to start in 2010
Transport for London will run services which will commence in 2017