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HSE lays early Olympic plans
The Health and Safety Executive is in talks with Crossrail and Olympic bid officials in a move to gain early input on the projects’ safety standards.
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Treasury drafts contractors to advise on capacity crisis
Expert bodies are likely to be set up in each government department to anticipate construction bottlenecks
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Planning begins for new nuclear generation
An industry working group has been set up to examine the implications of the construction of a new generation of nuclear power stations.
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NewsAtkins flies high
Consultant Atkins China has won an international competition for an airport complex in Yinchuan, the capital of the province of Ningxia.
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NewsIndustry applauds bill on corporate manslaughter
Bill to reduce red tape also welcomedCIC warns against scapegoating firms on corporate killing
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NewsSpa council pursues former minister Griffiths
Councillors close to the Bath Spa project are questioning the intervention of former construction minister Nigel Griffiths in the scheme earlier this year.
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It’s good to talk
Nick Raynsford begins his new column by explaining how to influence ministers
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T5 pay rate ‘won’t hit market’
Soaring electricians’ pay rates at Heathrow Terminal 5 have not pushed up wages in the rest of the M&E market according to research carried out for Building
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Judicial review to delay HOK student flats
Architect HOK’s student village in Birmingham is on hold after a legal challenge was launched into its construction.
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NewsRock around the dock
This landmark tower, designed by Dublin-based architect BCDH, has been chosen by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority to mark the regeneration of the Docklands area.
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NewsPier review
Transport secretary Alistair Darling has opened the largest air passenger bridge in the world, Pier 6 at Gatwick Airport.
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CITB hits back at criticism of craft apprenticeships
Training body dismisses ‘misleading’ report that claims only 25% of apprentices complete their qualification
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Ratcliffe defends CSCS against ID accusations
Stephen Ratcliffe, chief executive of the Construction Confederation, has replied to criticism of the industry skills card scheme CSCS.
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Services
In this month’s specialist market focus, Simon Willis, partner at cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald, examines today’s services sector – including the current hot topics, design considerations and the all-important costs. Plus, an M&E specialist speaks out
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NewsBPB announce record profits of 287.5m
Plasterboard maker records a 29% increase in pre-tax profits.
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Edinburgh city council appoints skyline guru
Landscape architect to assess Scottish capital’s tall-building policy.
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CarillionEnterprise preferred bidder for £500m MoD contract
Joint venture lines up for seven-year maintenance, new build and refurbishment contract.
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Three on Ministry of Defence shortlist
Land Securities Trillium, Amec and VINCI/St Modwen make Defence Estate shortlist to provide accommodation for the MoD.