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  • Eurostar
    News

    St Pancras is the right home for Eurostar

    2007-11-06T13:40:00Z

    Christian Wolmar, transport journalist and rail enthusiast, on the advantages of Eurostar's new terminus

  • Houses of Parliament
    News

    Government sets 2008 agenda in Queen's speech

    2007-11-06T12:51:00Z

    Government targets planning and housing plus brings in a surprise Apprenticeships Bill

  • Fire lead
    News

    Councils call for regs reform after warehouse fire

    2007-11-06T15:33:00Z

    The Local Government Association is to urge ministers to overhaul regulations governing sprinklers

  • News

    Olympic stadium construction work to start early

    2007-11-06T08:40:00Z

    ODA boss Higgins targets Spring 2008 for work commencement and expresses confidence in £496m budget

  • Malcolm Harris
    News

    Bovis Homes anticipates 5% fall in housebuilding volume in 2007

    2007-11-06T10:55:00Z

    Housebuilder feels drop in demand after Northern Rock crisis

  • News

    NCC under threat after planning application rejected

    2007-11-06T11:36:00Z

    Construction college's plans to raise £1.5m by building homes have been halted

  • Houses of Parliament
    News

    Queen's Speech to focus on housing and energy

    2007-11-06T07:27:00Z

    Government agenda is expected to include the Energy and Housing bill as well as legislation on planning, Crossrail and reducing CO2

  • News

    Environment Agency to use online carbon calculator for future projects

    2007-11-05T16:30:00Z

    Client develops new publicly available online tool with consultant Jacobs for contractors to use on schemes

  • safety bluder
    News

    Going up?

    2007-11-05T10:42:00Z

    These workers clearly think a mechanical digger can be put to better use as a lift

  • Alfred McAlpine
    News

    Alfred McAlpine to sell PFI portfolio for £52.2m

    2007-11-05T10:07:00Z

    Contractor announces sale of PFI division to Infrastructure Investors

  • News

    Nouvel redesigns Beirut hotel

    2007-11-05T12:43:00Z

    Star architect re-starts work on Landmark hotel after three-year delay

  • fire
    News

    Gutted warehouse did not have sprinklers

    2007-11-05T12:08:00Z

    Sprinklers had not been installed in the burnt-out Warwickshire warehouse where four firemen are feared to have died

  • News

    Brick Awards 2007

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    5 November 2007

  • Greenfield
    News

    Paper round: National Trust to buy greenfield sites

    2007-11-05T14:21:00Z

    Plus Eurostar's transfer to St Pancras and the impact of airport noise

  • News

    Best Private Housing Development

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Shortlisted entrants:Poplar Cottage, The Green, Walbelswick Suffolk Quayside Lofts, 56-64 Close, Newcastle-upon Tyne - *Winner*Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Hitchin, Herts Apartments, Riverside, Market Street, Durham L T Lucas, Bearstead Views, St Faiths Lane, Bearstead, Maidstone Cala Homes, St Bernards Lawn, Woodside Road, Olton, Solihull

  • News

    Best Public Housing Development

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by CPI EuromixAs market leader in dry mortar technology, CPI EuroMix is proud to sponsor the Brick Awards 2007. Operating from ten plants throughout the UK and Ireland the company provides a productive, efficient and cost effective solution to all construction site mortar and render requirements. With a solid ...

  • News

    Volume Housebuilding Award

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Shortlisted entrants:Miller Homes Projects: *Winner*Trajan Place, Worchester Coach House, Bicester The Quays, Nottingham Crest Nicholson Projects: Carters Grove, West Malling, Kent Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent Elm Road, Sidcup, Kent Wimpey Homes Projects: Trinity Mews, Alcester Warks Barley Meadow, Inkberrow, Worchester The Copse, Mawsley, ...

  • News

    Best Commercial Building

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by WincantonWincanton, bringing supply chain expertise to the construction industryAs a market leader in the provision of specialist distribution services, Wincanton offers a range of supply chain solutions to the construction industry including: Mechanical handling (brick carriers & lorry mounted forklifts) Bulk tippers and powder tankers General haulage, shipping ...

  • News

    Best Public Building

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Sponsored by ACS Stainless Steel FixingsShortlisted entrants:Wilbury Hills Cemetery, Letchworth Garden City British Library Centre for Conservation, Euston Road, London New Music Centre The Purcell School, Bushey, Herts Upton Meadows Primary School, Upton, Northampton Pallant House Gallery New Wing, Chichester, West Sussex - *Winner*Church and Parish Centre Our Lady and ...

  • News

    Best Refurbishment Project

    2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Shortlisted entrants:Louise T Blouin Institute, London W11 - *Winner*Northern Stage, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 197 - 199 Iffley Road, Oxford Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough Murrays Mills, Ancoats, Manchester Pallant House Gallery New Wing, Chichester, West Sussex