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Amnesty international?
In the first of a regular series, the construction minister discusses the pros and cons of legitimising the many illegal immigrants on UK building sites
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Don't do it Tony's way
The government knows what is wrong with the planning system and is trying to put it right. But are its solutions the right ones? Probably not, says Gareth Capner
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FeaturesArt for art's sake
Exposed, geometric concrete is making a comeback in Sheffield with an award-winning complex of artists' studios designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley. But, wonders Martin Spring, will it stand the test of time?
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Train in vain
Labour's transport policy hasn't exactly been scoring points with the public. And now, the Institute of Directors has revealed that even bosses in their first-class carriages are becoming disillusioned. The good news is that Max Fordham has a bright idea …
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Why you need Sven, too
How is it that everybody's an expert on team tactics, but nobody applies them at work?
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Five internet sites for small businesses
www.fsb.org.ukThe Federation of Small Businesses is an independent lobby group. The site has a wealth of information including the results of surveys of its members, the in-depth analysis of key business issues, and plenty of practical advice. You can telephone the federation on 01253-336000. www.iod.comThe Institute of Directors produces lots ...
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Whitehall plan to give HSE 4000 extra safety police
Building control officers may be given safety powers – unless scheme is scuppered by departmental shake-up.
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Jarvis keeps the faith with rail despite Potters Bar
Contractor denies that it is to scale back track maintenance work in face of possible negligence claims.
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FeaturesUnder the spotlight
Recent campaigns by environmental pressure groups have exposed the construction industry to a barrage of bad press, with the aim of shaming firms into changing their ways.
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NewsCrunch summit to decide migrant worker scheme
Employers, TUC and construction unions will meet Home Office to debate seasonal working visas.
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Skanska's US boss in line to be group chief executive
Stuart Graham tipped as favoured internal candidate to take over from Claes Björk in July 2003.
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FeaturesThe duke of hazard
How much was your last insurance premium? Too much, probably. Construction is a risky business but, if that risk is managed, it needn't push up your costs, says American expert Michael Mainelli. He tells Victoria Madine how we could learn from other high-risk industries
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Back-to-back basics
No apologies for bringing up a fundamental problem with construction contracts: they don't work very well. In fact, the answer may be to radically change them …
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Word domination
Global claims have as much chance as getting 'archaeology' on three triple word squares. But is this true? A recent case suggests it might not be so cut and dried
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Laing/Mace to bid for Paddington
Laing O'Rourke is to team up with Mace to pitch for a £150m Richard Rogers-designed office block in Paddington, central London.
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Clients told to pay part of Constructionline cost
Local authorities call for cost of vetting service to be spread to clients and for IT infrastructure to be upgraded.
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Southwark sacks Elephant & Castle group
Southwark council has sacked a key community group from the troubled £1.5bn Elephant & Castle project in south London.
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HBG is sold for second time in two months
Contractor HBG was this week facing its second sale in as many months after Dutch rival BAM agreed an offer of £464m with Spanish owner Dragados.
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Manufacturers gear up for prefab push
Manufacturers are responding to the government's concern about the lack of housing for key workers by expanding their prefabrication capacity.