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NewsGavron and Lammy to speak at Think
Deputy mayor of London and culture minister confirm their participation in sustainability conference.
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NewsSharp drop in corporate manslaughter convictions
Number of construction deaths resulting in corporate convinctions has fallen dramatically according to new report
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NewsAdams & Sutherland to redesign 2012 Greenway
North London architect was chosen from 70 small practices to redesign the main walkway through the Olympic Park
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House prices reach new high
The average house price in every town in the UK has topped £100,000 for the first time, research revealed this week.
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WSP poaches two Currie & Brown
International consultant WSP has poached two directors from Currie & Brown to head a PPP and project finance division.
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NewsBovis faces fresh upheaval
Contractor to restructure after shock departure of global chief executive after two years
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Bristol PFI hospital set to be first to pay losers’ bid costs
Department of Health to look for ways to win private sector support for procurement process
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Tesco removes Kier from main contractor framework
Source close to supermarket chain cites performance issues as contractor 'works to regain position'
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NewsTwo die in separate site accidents
Two workers died and three were injured in three incidents last week.
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NewsHadid and Heatherwick win big contracts in Azerbaijan
Signature designers each win high-profile contracts in the world’s fastest growing economy
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NewsHalf way to the moon
The tallest residential building in the world, the 2,000ft high Chicago Spire, has been given planning permission.
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Mace wins £30m City project
Mace has beaten off competition from Sir Robert McAlpine and HBG to land the main contractor’s role on a project for Standard Life in the City.
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Taking sides
The parties entered into a JCT With Contractor’s Design contract for the construction of 114 residential apartments in Manchester. This case concerns the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision. During the adjudication, Crosby Homes raised three jurisdictional challenges:1 There was no jurisdiction under the “side agreements”2 ...
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FeaturesIf I didn’t work in construction ...
Not many industries offer the chance to plan the world’s greatest sporting extravaganzas, help to rebuild regions ravaged by natural disasters or live with penguins. Here’s one that does.
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FeaturesThe view from the deep end
The first year in a new career can be frustrating, hectic and terrible for your sleep. It can also be the most rewarding 12 months of your life. Dan Stewart caught up with four young starters who are juggling first projects, training and even a social life
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FeaturesTime for a change of scene
Just because you‘ve been in the same job for a few years doesn’t mean you have to stay there until the credits roll. Often, you can take the skills you’ve developed and use them in an entirely different way. Sarah Richardson pitches three scenarios for each of our virtual construction ...
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FeaturesFive ways to make a splash
From flogging posters to doing up tube stations, the career paths of the directors of Urban Splash weren’t necessarily heading in the same direction until they converged at the cutting-edge developer. Anna Goldie spoke to them
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I’m happy with who I am
Tough rules on the energy certification of buildings come into force next year, but a survey suggests that most landlords and occupiers would rather live with a poor rating than go to all the bother of getting in shape. Thomas Lane looks at the results