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Persimmon to pay £220,000 to ex-Beazer workers
Housebuilder makes payment to 200 UCATT members after allegations that it broke employment regulations.
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Tube PPP: Amey's last chance for survival?
Amey boss Brian Staples steps down as the troubled support services firm finalises the Tube PPP deal with the government
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NewsTesco sues Costain team for £10m after fire guts store
Firm claims contractor and architect failed to provide proper fire protection at Worcestershire supermarket.
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NewsContractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme
Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.
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FeaturesHighlights of 2002
If you’re looking for one building that symbolises 2002, it has to be Swiss Re, the City tower that’s the last word in first-class design and construction – and is still largely unlet. If you want more than one, read the next 12 pages as Building rewinds the past year ...
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Fog warning
If an adjudicator decides against you and orders you to cough up, you may not have to – if you can steer your way through a murky set of exceptions.
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NewsNo single winner expected in twin towers design contest
Architects shortlisted for sensitive site believe judges will adopt 'mix-and-match' approach to development.
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Bovis Lend Lease storms ahead with £600m work
Two thumping contracts mean Bovis' November tally is six times that of nearest rival HBG Construction.
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An ACE of an agreement
The Association of Consulting Engineers' appointment documents are out, and they offer new forms and some valuable protections for the professional team
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Amey's woes mount as bids end in failure
Troubled support services group Amey was dealt a fresh blow this week after it was eliminated from the shortlist for the £820m Manchester Tramlink extension contract.
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Persimmon to pay £220,000 to ex-Beazer workers
Housebuilder makes payment to 200 UCATT members after allegations that it broke employment regulations.
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Firms face fresh legal action over Avon bridge deaths
Costain and Yarm Road face possible manslaughter charge after High Court orders inquest into fatal accident.
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Bovis wins Broadcasting House job
After a Four month delay, Bovis Lend Lease was this week appointed by the BBC as construction manager for the £250m redevelopment of Broadcasting House.
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UK firms lead the world in PPPs, says report
Britain is the world leader in public–private partnerships, according to a report launched on Tuesday by International Financial Services London.
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Contractor YJL closes final salary pension scheme
Parent group Montpellier acknowledges employee anger but says decision is the right one for shareholders.
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Comment
Food for thought …
e couldn't resist it. In anticipation of next week's festive feasting, our attentions turned to the traditionally less mouth-watering fare served on site. And who better to sample the pies and pasta than columnist Jonathan Meades? As restaurant critic of The Times, Meades is used to dining in rather grander ...
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UK architects reveal World Trade Centre designs
London-based designers Foster and Partners and Foreign Office Architects this week revealed their competing designs for rebuilding the World Trade Centre in New York.
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Design for life
Design for life: Architect Walters and Cohen has won an RIBA competition to develop a prototype housing project called Designed for Living, for a site in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The competition was promoted by Swaythling Housing Society, Eastleigh council and architectural watchdog CABE. Walters and Cohen fought off competition from Stephenson ...
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NHS calls for partners in Procure 21 scheme
NHS Estates has started the national roll-out of its Procure 21 scheme, placing a notice in the European Union’s Official Journal. The scheme involves the creation of partnering frameworks to deliver regional NHS treatment centres.