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NewsBRE Innovation Park
The BRE's Innovation Park has proved that the industry is capable of building low energy, affordable homes. In the first of a series of films, Thomas Lane finds out how the BRE intends to develop its concept
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NewsConstruction orders fall 13% in third quarter
Government reports show decrease in private housing orders among the worst hit
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John F Hunt Demolition Ltd vs ASME Engineering Ltd
This was a preliminary issues hearing relating to a main contract dated 30 June 2002, whereby Kier (Whitehall Place) Ltd (“Whitehall”) engaged Kier Build Ltd (“Build”) to design and construct commercial office premises at Whitehall Place, London. The contract incorporated the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Contractor’s Design ...
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NewsErinaceous appoints new interim chief executive
Troubled consultant takes on Tim Redburn in a bid to save company
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NewsSkanska proft up 40%
Third quarter results in the UK reveal increase in profit to £8.8m and 50% jump in turnover to £340m
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NewsDeaths of self-employed builders double in five years
New figures reveal that the annual number of fatalities involving self-employed construction workers has risen to 27
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NewsGovernment climbdown on energy certificates
Web exclusive: Six –month delay emerges in rollout of performance certificates for public and commercial buildings
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NewsBrown to impose apprenticeship targets on councils
Prime minister says he will impose legal duty on councils to boost apprenticeship numbers
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NewsGiant tidal power station plans revealed
E.on UK and Lunar Energy submit plans for a major tidal plant off Pembrokeshire coast
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Builder wins appeal over tax delay
Judges overturn High Court ruling saying mistake by local tax office went 'beyond an administrative mistake'
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NewsArchitect of the Year Awards 2007
This year's Architect of the Year Awards recognise all those who are helping to improve design standards. Our coverage includes full details of all the winners, images of their work, comments from the judges and a video report of the awards ceremony on November 1.
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NewsYoung Architect of the Year Awards 2007
Carmody Groarke has beaten a strong shortlist to win Young Architect of the Year, now in its tenth year.
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NewsAn accident that actually happened
SJ Taylor writes: “I saw this this week when passing a office building site in Stirling, Scotland – I understand that fortunately nobody was hurt.”
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FeaturesLearning by doing
Andrew Mawson tells Paul Wheeler how fostering an entrepreneurial culture among residents is the secret to securing a long-term legacy in the Lower Lea Valley
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FeaturesFrom here to eternity
Tayo Bilewu of Housing 21 believes older people’s issues are being sidelined in the Thames Gateway.
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FeaturesDare to be different
While Britain’s high streets continue to clone into retail sameness, and new housing looks the same from Inverness to Cornwall, we mustn’t forget that distinctiveness is what makes places work, argues Neil Lee
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FeaturesSilos and ivory towers
UrbanBuzz is on a mission to breakdown the silo mentality that hinders the creation of sustainable communities in the Thames Gateway
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Education Building Architect of the Year
The judges felt that the range of projects submitted by van Heyningen & Haward demonstrated its “huge enthusiasm for this sector”. Attention to detail and quality runs throughout all the projects, from an RIBA national award- winning education centre for the RSPB to a new Welsh language primary school and ...