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Don't give them any ideas …
The article "Party Wall Breakthrough" (Brick Bulletin, 28 April, page 3) details a method of party wall construction without plastering that meets the acoustic regulations.
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CommentSexual relations on site
In a change to our schedule, our columnist will be taking her place in the ever-lengthening queue of women wearing boxing gloves who want to talk to Ray O'Rourke
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FeaturesShouldn't you be at work?
Will Mr Jerk be able to provide enough Trinidadian food for everybody at Reid Architecture? Will the Scott Brownrigg beer keg be big enough? Will Lord Foster ‘do the Crouch'? With the answers to these questions and many more besides, George Hay presents a definitive guide to World Cup office ...
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CommentThe bitter taste of success
Multiplex's victory over its steelwork contractor on Wembley stadium has left a nasty taste in the mouth.
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McCarthy on market for £1bn
McCarthy & Stone, the retirement homes specialist, has entered talks with more than one party to sell the business.
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Shortlists released for London stations
Network Rail has released a shortlist of developers for the upgrade of Euston and Victoria stations in London.
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NewsNo photo finish required
The 30,000-seat grandstand at Ascot Racecourse is to open for this year's royal meeting on 20 June.
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NewsHousebuilders raise alarm over cost of sustainable code
House Builders Association tells planning minister Cooper of concerns that land supply will be undermined
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Government under fire over water in tough Lords report
The government faced fresh pressure this week to cut its housing growth plans in the South-east after the publication of a House of Lords report.
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The Decent Estates standard
The government has announced that it is expanding its council house improvement programme to cover bigger estate regeneration projects.
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EP at odds with council over Milton Keynes
The English Partnerships-backed quango overseeing the development of Milton Keynes has set itself at loggerheads with local politicians by backing proposals to demolish large swaths of council housing.
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NewsNorman Haste joins Laing O'Rourke's Dubai team
High-profile engineer Norman Haste resigns from two key UK posts to pursue opportunities in the Middle East
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Alfred McAlpine chairman to retire next year
Alfred McAlpine, the construction and support services group, said in a statement on Tuesday that Oliver Whitehead, its chairman and former chief executive, intended to retire next June at the age of 65.
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NewsAmey in line for key role after Ferrovial's BAA deal
Spanish contractor's support services subsidiary could project manage BAA's airport build programmes
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NewsLCR left to foot design bill for Stratford City
London & Continental Railways has been left to foot the bill for the Stratford City masterplan by the warring members of the Stratford City consortium.
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Training levels rise, but inefficiency is slammed
Employees are getting better training, but the UK construction industry is among the most inefficient in Europe, two surveys have revealed.
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NewsDubai-on-Thames
A futuristic image of London's skyline with the free-for-all style of Dubai is one of the exhibits at the Airspace exhibition starting today at 350 Euston Road, London.
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NewsCradle of dreams
The Allianz Arena in Munich by Herzog & de Meuron will be the centre of the global attention today when it plays host to the inaugural match of the 2006 World Cup between Germany and Costa Rica.