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SRA defies Livingstone over Brentford FC site
Strategic Rail Authority set to sell off brownfield land that mayor had earmarked for a stadium scheme
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FeaturesCarole Souter’s plans for the past
As fears grow that the Heritage Lottery Fund is spreading itself too thinly, we talk to its director about her plans to help with John Prescott’s Communities Plan.
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It’s all water under the (rock steady) bridge
Chris Wise, the man who put the wobble in our walk on the Millennium Bridge, has designed another. But don’t worry, he’s sure that this time you’ll be able to jump up and down to your heart’s content.
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CommentWonders & blunders
A train station-cum-ballroom sends Charlie Luxton into a transport of delight, but a British airport is a pain in the neck
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NewsAmec upbeat on Iraq as profit rises
Amec says "major milestones" are being achieved in Iraq as it announces a pre-tax profit rise of 5%.
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NewsAlan Ritchie tipped to win UCATT vote
UCATT Scottish regional secretary Alan Ritchie is favourite to succeed George Brumwell as UCATT general secretary
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NewsRMC hit by fall in highways spend
Losses in UK cement and aggregate division drags RMC profits down by £18.6m.
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Features
Boatspotting
Edinburgh’s reinvention as a waterfront city is just one indication that the Scottish capital, with its booming economy and population, is set for a dramatic overhaul. We look ahead at the opportunities for consultants and contractors
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FeaturesIs construction going soft?
Cuddly toys from Rok and Geberit Terrain are compromising Building’s hard-man image.
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NewsRising water work lifts Costain
Costain announces profit rise of 33% and wins preferred bidder status for £350m of water contracts.
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NewsWilson Bowden profits rise as market cools
Wilson Bowden profits increase 28.6% to £118.2m but chairman warns that interest rate rises are beginning to bite.
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NewsJarvis pulls out of student accommodation
Jarvis sells University Partnership Programme and confirms Alistair Rae as finance director.
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NewsBlair on invitation list for Wembley party
Tony Blair will attend topping out for Wembley's arch despite protesters gathered outside stadium.
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NewsSkanska Innisfree wins £265m health PFI
Scheme includes redevelopment of two hospitals in Central Nottinghamshire as well as facilities management at Newark Hospital.
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NewsCarillion wins showcase contract in Middle East
Carillion secures £175m contract for a new mixed development in Dubai's Festival City.
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Features
Is construction going soft?
Cuddly toys from Rok and Geberit Terrain are compromising construction’s hard-man image.
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FeaturesAedas man wins despite bump start
Aedas driver Jonathon Kennard wins the latest round of the Formula Palmer Audi Championship despite early race prang.
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NewsArsenal stadium ahead of schedule
Building work at new Arsenal stadium mirrors club’s successful start to the new season.
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NewsEducation expert gives city academies a black mark
Leading educationalist Peter Lampl says city academies are twice as expensive to build as comprehensive schools.
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NewsLaing predicts bumper year as first half profit doubles
Laing says glut of PFI work helped pre-tax profit increase to £13.1m for the six months to June 30.