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I’ve seen the light
Your correspondent used to be sceptical about this mediation business, but after some surprisingly successful experiences with it, he has become a convert …
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FeaturesMr precedent
Barrington Billings, the first black person to hold the presidency of the Chartered Institute of Housing, spent years championing the cause of black and ethnic minorities. Now he’s giving firms run by them the chance to win public sector work.
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Private bidders lose out on housing grant
The bulk of the bids for social housing grant that were thrown out by the Housing Corporation were from private developers.
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NewsSmout reveals five-year plan for Gleeson Building
Five months after the buyout, managing director talks about turning former Gleeson arm’s £16.6m loss into a £4.8m profit by focusing on smaller education, health and residential projects
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Courage under fire
Politicians must be stronger in their support for design – and not run for cover at the first hint of criticism. Only then will we get the urban spaces we deserve
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A deep-sea red herring
The Guardian recently published a letter from James Abbott, editor of Modern Railways, responding to an article on construction that it published on 30 June.
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Sanitising history
I see you have featured yet another sanitisation of England’s disappearing industrial heritage (Woodhorn Colliery, 26 August, page 10).
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Turner & Townsend in Australian merger
Consultant Turner & Townsend has merged its Australian business with Australian firm Rawlinsons, creating one of the country’s largest management consultancies
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Heritage groups force a redesign of Edinburgh landmark
The firm of Jefferson Sheard Architects has altered plans for a £6.6m scheme to revamp the steps at Waverley station in Edinburgh after a row with heritage watchdogs.
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NewsSmall but perfectly formed
Developer Devon Lifestyles has unveiled images of theseone-bedroom and studio apartments in Plymouth. The complex of 93 units will be complete by the end of next month. The architect is Architects Design Group.
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NewsFormer Foster man to head Make’s Birmingham office
Ken Shuttleworth lures former Foster colleague Paul Scott to head new Birmingham office
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NewsChipperfield in America
Architect David Chipperfield has unveiled images of his first museum in the USA.
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Travis Perkins shares slump after DIY sales fall
Shares in builders merchant Travis Perkins fell 5% after declining sales at its DIY chain Wickes reduced profit growth.
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Franklin + Andrews loses key partner
Cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald has poached Tony Farmiloe, the head of property at rival Franklin + Andrews
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NewsForeign markets boost WSP profit to £8.8m
Support services group WSP said this week that it was doing well because of strong performances in the USA and Sweden.