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Now we know
After months of screaming headlines, legal grandstanding and bar-room speculation we finally found out for sure on Monday what many had assumed for some time: Wembley stadium may not be ready in time for its showcase FA Cup Final game in May.
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Government to overhaul ailing NHS LIFT programme
Heavily criticised strategy to be adapted for ‘one-stop' services as government cuts £3-5bn from PFI spending
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Australian analysts take a sunnier view of Multiplex
Multiplex is expected to survive, despite its £70m loss on the stadium and being only 70% likely to complete it in time for the FA Cup Final on 13 May.
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Multiplex issues £38m writ
Multiplex has served a second legal action for £38m, this time against Dorman Long Engineering, the parent company of its former steelwork contractor, Cleveland Bridge UK.
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Fresh crisis at Wembley as key subcontractor quits
Multiplex's chances of finishing stadium in time for FA Cup Final hit by AR Security's walk-out over payment
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EU procurement rules bite
Company directors with criminal convictions will be excluded from bidding for public-sector work under new European procurement rules.
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Higgins denies scrapping tenders to woo Bechtel
David Higgins, chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority, has denied that the project manager role for the 2012 Olympics is being re-tendered with the aim of persuading American engineer Bechtel to bid.
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A carry-on in Croydon
Croydon council has ruled out the Croydon Gateway scheme proposed by Stanhope and Schroders and designed by Foster and Partners.
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World Bank to tender Indonesia
The World Bank is planning to appoint a project manager to mastermind the reconstruction of Indonesia in the wake of the 2004 tsunami, writes Sarah Richardson.
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Minister admits Building Regulations need overhaul
Housing minister Yvette Cooper gave a further indication last week the government is responding to Building's successful campaign to reform the Building Regulations.
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TrustMark is operational
Construction minister Alun Michael this week launched TrustMark, a joint project backed by consumer protection groups and 25 trade bodies.
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OFT to use phone taps in battle against cartels
The Office of Fair Trading has begun using secret service-style techniques to spy on contractors suspected of cartel activity.
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Grimshaw puts brave face on 58% fall in UK profit
Bath Spa architect becomes the latest signature practice to report falling profits, despite growth in US
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Mayor gives zero-carbon scheme green light
London's first big zero-carbon scheme since BedZED has been given the go-ahead by London mayor Ken Livingstone.
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M&E skills levy plan under threat
The government's review of the CITB-ConstructionSkills levy system has put proposals for an M&E training fund under threat.
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Mayor's Crossrail warning
London mayor Ken Livingstone has said the Greater London Assembly will enforce a blanket ban on all office schemes within 10 years unless the £10bn Crossrail proposal is given the go-ahead.
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Skanska favourite to win Heron Tower contract
Swiss Re contractor tipped to build £500m City of London skyscraper, which won planning permission last month
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Anyone seen my trousers?
This £2.5m education centre for sustainable construction has been designed by architect Architype.
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Unions hit out at ‘heartless' asbestos court ruling
Thousands of workers exposed to asbestos lose right to compensation, saving insurance firms £1.4bn in payouts