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CommentTilting at windmills
Barely a day goes by without some policy announcement on sustainability.
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NewsSpending watchdog savages government’s green record
National Audit Office lays into government’s management of its own buildings
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NewsPlan floated to axe public inquiries
The government is considering axing public inquiries for major infrastructure projects such as nuclear power stations and airports as part of its revamp of the planning system.
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NewsBellway set to expand in Thames Valley and Yorkshire
Britain’s fourth biggest housebuilder reveals plans as it posts 15% rise in interim profit to £101m
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NewsNHBC: Green regulation will mean less living space
Renewable technologies will create homes with larger footprints or smaller living space
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Comment
When a contract does not comply
Jerram engaged Aveat to carry out plumbing and mechanical works pursuant to a contract incorporating the GC/Works sub-contract conditions (the 'Contract'). The adjudicator gave his decision for Aveat on 17 November 2006. Jerram resisted enforcement on the basis that the terms of the Contract were not compliant with the Housing ...
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NewsNovel marketing ploy for 2012 flats
Apartments could be named after the athletes who stayed in them during the 2012 Olympics
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NewsWhat the code will cost
So now we have an idea of what the code for sustainable homes will require and when it will require it. what we didn’t know, until now, is what the damage to our wallets would be …
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CommentWannabe landlords kill neighbourhoods
We’ve achieved a lot in my three years as chief executive of the Housing Corporation, but there is much more to be done – in particular, tackling the buy-to-let menace
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CommentSomeone to watch over me
At long last, the Lord Chief Justice has mentioned the unmentionable and laid on a 24-hour judicial helpline that will help stressed-out dispute deciders sleep more soundly at night
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Bovis Lend Lease cleans up in March
Business barometer — PFI waste plants for Lancashire council take contractor to top of table
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NewsDixon keeps options open over Housing Corporation
Chairman intensifies mood of ‘regime change’ by refusing to rule out September departure
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NewsNovel marketing ploy for 2012 flats
Olympic flats could be marketed under the names of the famous athletes who will stay in them, under plans to help sell the 2012 accommodation in east London.
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Pressure builds on Brown to come clean over spending
Construction industry calls for a clear programme of investment in autumn spending review
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Comment
That holiday feeling
Alastair Dale and Tom Potbury Statutory leave entitlements are to be brought into line with the European Working Time Directive. This means more holiday time for thousands of workers – but it’s worth reading the fine print before grabbing the bucket and spade
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NewsWYG appoints new boss
Consultant White Young Green has appointed Lawrie Haynes, the former head of the British Nuclear Group (BNG) as chief executive.
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NewsMetronet in crisis
Atkins and Balfour Beatty issue financial warnings as 30-year PPP deal turns sour
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NewsTrade unions see dip in membership
Fewer than 7.5 workers are now members of a union but percentage of unionised construction workers rose
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Comment
Is this the place for an argument?
The Scottish Commercial Court is in decline. Some straightforward reforms can reverse that and revitalise a valuable part of Scotland’s legal landscape.