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FeaturesShifting London a little to the east
Ken Livingstone's mission is to preside over the biggest expansion of the capital since Victoria and Cubitt. To do that he has to get CrossRail built, and preferably though Royal Docks. We tracked him down at MIPIM and got a dramatic progress report …
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CommentNot so fast, George
President Bush thinks UN resolution 1441 gives him the right to go to war if Saddam Hussein is found in material breach. Actually, it does no such thing
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FeaturesPeople, get ready
Despite having its budget slashed by government, the Strategic Rail Authority is driving through plans to build brand new British stations. But where is it planning to get the money?
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NewsWSP pins hopes for 2003 on World Trade Centre
Support services firm looks to New York and Thames Gateway for recovery after 96% profit fall in 2002.
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NewsMajors close final salary pensions to new entrants
Balfour, Carillion, Sir Robert McAlpine, Bovis, Mowlem, Travis Perkins and Rok close schemes to reduce deficits.
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NewsBovis Homes continues expansion drive into 2003
Housebuilder expects to increase turnover £65m this year, despite predicting house price inflation of only 4%.
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Now you're talking
The CDM health and safety regulations are unpopular and ineffective. Well, what if they came in the form of contractual terms and the right to compensation?
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NewsDeputy mayor will meet congestion fee lobbyists
Nicky Gavron says she will hold a meeting with the industry to discuss its concerns about the charge.
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Amec books £1.5bn of work this year
Amec has an order book of more than £1.5bn, despite issuing a profit warning in December.
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Government to streamline listing system
The government is about to cut some of the red tape surrounding urban regeneration by overhauling the system for listing buildings of historical interest
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Arup's fireproof lifts to cut evacuation time 40%
Engineers believe new lift technology could save lives in the event of a terrorist attack on a tall building.
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Amicus wins £200,000 for steel contractor's staff
Tribunal orders Wescol to pay former staff £2000 each for failing to comply with law over union consultation.
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Architects face fire nightmare
Architects could be forced to pay millions of pounds in compensation after a landmark court case this month found that they are liable for fire damage if they specify combustible cladding
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London to get centre to combat skills shortage
The London Development Agency is to tackle the capital's shortage of skilled craftsmen by setting up its own recruitment office.
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Eight line up for Beijing airport
Eight consortiums from three continents are in the running for the design of a new airport for Beijing
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EP's development campaign starts in Devon
English Partnerships has bought the Millbay Docks site in Plymouth, Devon, from Associated British Ports.
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Features
Majors close final salary pensions to new entrants
Balfour, Carillion, Sir Robert McAlpine, Bovis, Mowlem, Travis Perkins and Rok close schemes to reduce deficits.
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Features
Amicus wins £200,000 for steel contractor's staff
Tribunal orders Wescol to pay former staff £2000 each for failing to comply with law over union consultation.
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London to get centre to combat skills shortage
The London Development Agency is to tackle the capital’s shortage of skilled craftsmen by setting up its own recruitment office.Nicky Gavron, the deputy mayor of London, said the office would help to take the strain on labour supply imposed by projects such as Wembley Stadium in north-west London and Heathrow’s ...