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News‘Sink estate’ warning on growth areas
The government must rethink the housing growth areas of the South-east by focusing on mixed communities and family homes, according to think tank the Institute for Public Policy Research.
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in July 2006
This month’s data reveals that regional completions are down on June, but sales have bounced back since last year
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CommentA slippery slope
A consultant wrote a site investigation report for a developer, who sold the site to another developer, whose property was later damaged by a land slip. Now who do you think got sued?
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CommentThe pitfalls of DIY
Hanging the odd picture up is one thing, but once you’re into serious DIY you’re bound by the same standards as a professional builder. So if something bad happens on your property, you can end up paying damages, costs and even other defendants’ costs. Nasty
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A questionable answer
This summer, the PFI M6 toll road was the subject of another High Court case – this time over whether it’s possible to withdraw a claim from adjudication. But Mr Justice Jackson’s ruling on this raises some troubling problems with adjudication itself
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FeaturesDanger in a strange land
Poles have streamed into the UK since their homeland joined the European Union. Many have found a good living, but others have lost their lives. Mark Leftly reports on what’s going wrong
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FeaturesWho’s in charge now?
… or, how a group of bright young staff members at cost consultant Davis Langdon found themselves teaching the old board new tricks.
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A late blossoming
After a steep drop in activity back in the spring, the main economic indicators show that construction activity sprang back in June. Experian Business Strategies fills in the details
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CommentWhat the Poles have done for us
A construction industry without foreign labour is about as viable as a fish on a skiing holiday. So in the midst of the political hoo-ha over immigration, one thing is clear.
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Housebuilding up one-third from 2001 low point
The level of housebuilding has climbed nearly one-third since the trough recorded in 2001, according to government figures.
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Lend Lease profit up despite Bovis’ woes
Operating profit at Australian developer Lend Lease grew 24% in the past financial year, despite a disappointing performance from Bovis Lend Lease, its construction arm.
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400m cut at PFI hospitals
Six PFI hospitals have had their combined value cut by more than £400m.
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Honeywell forced to repair damaged cables at Wembley
Wembley M&E contractor Honeywell has had to repair cabling in the stadium’s communications room after discovering damage to work.
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NewsBrand new deal
Construction work has begun on the refurbishment of Sorby House, a former Department of Social Security office in Sheffield.
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Police investigate Barratt death threats
Staff at Barratt Homes offices across the UK have been sent death threats and letters containing suspicious white powder.
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Mitie wins £90m Midlands job
Multidisciplinary firm Mitie has won a £90m contract from Birmingham council’s housing department to repair and maintain properties in the city.
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Civil servant dies in Scottish cycling accident
Anne Hemming, a civil servant whose responsibilities covered the Building Regulations, has been killed in a cycling accident in Scotland.
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NewsGovernment to propose tax breaks for green buildings
Energy efficiency may be rewarded with stamp duty relief and a lower business rate
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Pack leader
A prototype instant flatpack house has been designed by de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects of London. Dubbed “Naked House”, it is intended to be purchased online and delivered anywhere in the world within six weeks.
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Language classes to help Poles to survive
Courses set up as it is revealed that all migrants who died last year were Polish