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NewsJohnston sets up own firm after summer split at MDA
Former managing director of consultant aims for turnover of £10m by next year
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NewsGreen homes could spell the end of freehold for new build
Lawyers argue that the only way to bind residents to green energy is through a lease
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CommentWhy we need a crane crackdown
It often seems that everything the construction industry does is bound in a fine mesh of red tape.
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NewsHSE issues safety alert in wake of crane failures
Safety watchdog warns on bolts and orders inspections as MPs sign up to early day motion
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Uncertain terms
This was an appeal against a decision on a preliminary issue relating to the interpretation of a contract between Somerfield and Skanska.Somerfield intended to enter into a facilities management agreement with Skanska for a term of three years. Between June and August 2000, discussions between Skanska and Somerfield took place ...
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You got a warrant?
Legal aid A main contractor asks an M&E consultant for a warranty. Before complying, the anxious subbie has three questions for our panel. Here’s what they have to say
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FeaturesYou wait all year for a green initiative ...
Sustainability Having introduced a raft of sustainability measures just before Christmas, the government must allow them time to develop into a clear strategy.
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Building intelligence Q3 2006: Perfect poise
It’s almost like they planned it this way. As the government was forced to scale back its ambitious spending plans, commercial and industrial output picked up. And, as Experian Business Strategies reports, this all adds up to a modest recovery in the first three quarters of 2006
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Kier has plenty to celebrate after busy festive period
Business barometer Contractor tops December league with £293m of contract wins
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NewsEP aims to attract £10bn from City
The team overseeing the establishment of Communities England is exploring ways of using its £4bn a year budget to obtain City money for housing and regeneration.
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NewsFoster to sell firm ‘within three months’
Architect Lord Foster will sell all or part of his practice within three months – and has already put his penthouse at the firm’s headquarters in Battersea, west London, on the market.
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NewsMarch opening for Wembley
Stadium is to finally let public through its doors for local community day
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NewsFoster to sell firm ‘within three months’
Lord Foster has already put his penthouse at the London practice on the market
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CommentWhere Rudi went wrong
State your case Rudi Klein’s assertion that specialists are losing out because main contractors are telling them what products to use doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.
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Nice guys who finish first
SME focus HawkinsBrown will not let friendliness get in the way of ambitious growth plans
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Barratt wins 800 unit East End regeneration
Barratt Developments has pipped Countryside Properties in the race for an 800 home regeneration project on the edge of the Olympic Park.
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KPMG to scrutinise CLM’s Olympic budget
Accountant to validate delivery partner’s provisional budget
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AYH appoints five directors
Major restructure sees construction and property consultant create new director group and eight sector heads
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NewsFire brigade issues stark warning to high-rise sites
Manchester fire chief warns industry that water cannot be pumped higher than 60m