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CommentLife less ordinary
This strange time of year, when our everyday existence pauses for a week, makes us look more closely at who we are, where we live and the work that we do
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NewsWillmott Dixon embarks on four-year expansion drive
Chief operating officer aims to boost turnover by more than two-thirds and double staff numbers
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Taking it personally
This was an appeal by Abdullah Al-Anzi (“the Doctor”) from a decision of the Central London County Court in December 2005, whereby the trial judge ordered that the Doctor was personally liable for a sum in respect of building and architectural work carried out by the respondents, Nasser Abadi (“Abadi”) ...
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NewsHousebuilders accused of lagging behind in London
Report shows firms had permission to build an extra 127,800 homes at the end of last year
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CommentAbout that Olympic stadium deal ...
According to J Parrish, the director of sport at Arup, creating a large stadium is like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle.
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McAlpine to charge up to £400m for Olympic stadium
Contractor expected to hike price from the £280m given in London’s original bid
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NewsMultiplex loses first round of Mott MacDonald case
Summary hearing at the High Court clears the way for a full-scale trial in the spring
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CommentBitter fighting on the home front
Forget road rage – it’s during disputes between homeowners and builders that the claws really come out. Fortunately, there is a way to make sure that this doesn’t happen
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NewsKensington set to rethink ‘locals only’ policy
A London council has signalled that it is to backtrack on proposals to prevent developers from selling homes to people from outside the borough, writes David Blackman.
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NewsUK bosses prosper at Bilfinger
German contractor Bilfinger Berger has promoted Martin Pugh to head its UK and Ireland concessions/PPP business as part of a management shake-up.
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Public to be offered shares in new hospitals
The government is likely to restructure the procurement of hospitals, housing for key workers and schools by allowing the public to buy shares in them.
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NewsPublic to be offered shares in new hospitals
Government policy could restructure the procurement of hospitals, housing for key workers and schools
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CommentWhat’s YOUR anti-bullying policy?
SECURITY ALERT — Bullying is not limited to the playground, it is alive and well in the workplace, too. Part of the problem, says Angus Darroch-Warren, is that managers often fail to spot the signs
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NewsThe Hill that climbed a mountain
Company focus M&E contractor Hills has clawed its way into profit after two years in the red
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NewsMultiplex loses first round of Mott MacDonald case
Summary hearing at the High Court clears the way for a full-scale trial in the spring
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NewsBalfour Beatty order book tops £9bn
Contractor says strong 2006 results are in line with market forecasts
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NewsJV wins £336m M1 motorway job
Joint venture comprising Morgan Est, Vinci and Sir Robert McAlpine is awarded M1 road widening work
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Wembley Stadium plans Olympic Steps
Randle Siddeley and Hamiltons Architects submit design for giant steps at stadium entrance
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Housebuilders demand energy market reform
Zero carbon homes summit calls for immediate action to develop local energy sources