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Industry set to run own R&D
Research into construction should be overseen by the industry itself rather than the government, an influential government report will recommend next week.
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RIBA backs traditionalists
The Riba has pledged its support for traditional and classical-revival architects with the formation of a traditional architects group.
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Bovis tipped for delayed £146m PFI hospital
A consortium led by Bovis Lend Lease was this week tipped to be named preferred bidder on a £146m PFI hospital project.
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Disability law to create £200m work
construction is bracing itself for £200m of extra work in the next two years as businesses adapt their buildings to comply with disability legislation.
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Eight win water contracts worth £750m
Eight contractors have won contracts together worth nearly £750m from United Utilities, the owner of North West Water.
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CABE to hold seminars on housing design
Government architectural watchdog CABE and the House Builders Federation have joined forces to hold a series of seminars on best practice in housing design.
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Amec: we still want Canada Water
Amec is expected to pitch for the £400m redevelopment of Canada Water in south-east London – despite the failure of its plans for the site last year.
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Urban schemes shortlisted for awards
Twenty-three of the best urban projects over the last two years have been shortlisted for the Civic Trust Special Awards 2002.
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Laing rail arm gets renewed franchise
Laing arm Chiltern Railways has signed a franchise extension with the Strategic Rail Authority, which will mean £62m spent on construction-related projects over the next three years.
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NewsGreen Mac
Green Mac: Developer Taylor Woodrow has won planning permission for part of its £130m Macintosh Village scheme in Manchester. The Green Building, far left, includes 32 flats, a nursery and a doctor's surgery. The overall scheme, designed by Terry Farrell and Partners, received planning consent last October. The project team ...
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NewsLofty conversion
Lofty conversion: This refurbishment of 76-80 Southwark Street, south London, designed by CZWG for Manhattan Loft Corporation, has just been completed. A fifth floor has been added, and the development now has 3700 m2 of office space. The building consists of two parts; 76-78 was built in 1900 as a ...
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Costain hires Midlands director to boost growth
Costain has continued its growth and recruitment drive with the appointment of a regional director to head the group's new Birmingham office.
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Countryside bounces back as sales rise
Countryside Properties says demand for the group's houses has recovered well after the shock of 11 September caused a slowdown in the UK housing market.
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Comment
It's a girl thing
Why does it seem that the women in construction are so much more worried about keeping staff happy? Come on guys, admit there's a problem
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Features
Worth the risk?
Professional indemnity premiums are soaring for consultants, hitting the biggest on their bottom line and threatening the viability of smaller firms. But as Victoria Madine discovers, it's still possible to find a better deal.