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Mowlem shareholders approve Carillion bid
Mowlem shareholders have voted in favour of a £313m takeover by Carillion.
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NewsPFI survey shows 96% of schemes are working well
But Treasury and Partnerships UK research also highlights lack of flexibility and some contract problems
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MPs send letter of protest to archbishop over sell-off
MPs have protested to the Archbishop of Canterbury about plans by the Anglican church to sell off its portfolio of affordable housing in London.
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Builders ratchet up pressure over draft PPS3
Housebuilders have urged the government to toughen up its PPS3 draft guidance to prevent local authorities dictating the mix of schemes.
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NewsBellway group set to land £700m estate regeneration
Consortium made up of Bellway, Taylor Woodrow and Hyde Housing Group tipped to win south Kilburn project
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ODPM under pressure after damning report
The pressure on the department responsible for delivering the government's growth plans mounted this week after a report accused it of bullying and weak leadership.
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NewsData New-build completions in December
Completions across the UK have picked up slightly since November, but totals are lower than Christmas 2004
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CommentGrab a graduate
If companies want to attract the best undergraduates, they're going to have to do more than send a few employees on the milk round. Here are a few ideas …
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Projects update: sustainability
A round-up of the latest research and development projects, tools and techniques for the modern construction professional
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Roofing
This week’s Specifier focuses on the crowning moment of any project – putting the roof on. Overleaf, we look at the latest products and the key points to consider when specifying flat roofs, but first Sonia Soltani cranes her neck to admire the vast glass covering above this university quadrangle ...
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FeaturesBuilding a taste for waste
Find out how your company can specify sustainable materials and discover how the latest toolkits from WRAP can help minimise waste.
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News"I think I'm going to sneeze"
The most dangerous building sites in the world as spotted by eagle-eyed Building readers.
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NewsConstruction minister launches sustainability consultation
Industry players urged to help shape framework of sustainable construction.
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NewsSpeedy Hire acquires Caledonian Safemaker
£13.7m move increases rental fleet by almost 5,000 units
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600,000 civil engineers demand rise in basic hourly rate
Construction Industry Joint Council meet to discuss new deal to start in July.
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Saint Gobain and Shell team up to create new solar panels
Glass specialists' expertise comes into play as technology moves on from traditional silicon.
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NewsCircadian wins planning for £500m Lots Road scheme
Mixed used scheme in Chelsea will involve redevelopment of power station by Taylor Woodrow and Hutchison Whampoa.
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NewsLipton up against Stanhope for £120m Barbican scheme
Chelsfield Partners and Sir Stuart Lipton's former employer Stanhope are among 13 bidding for £120m Barbican scheme.
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NewsHouse of Lords considers nuclear power
House of Lords starts inquiry on the safety of nuclear power stations and the issue of waste.