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Ex-Beazer bosses launch claims against Persimmon
Up to 25 executives seek improved salary and pension payments after being made redundant in takeover.
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East London Olympics is a runner
A bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games in east London would be possible, according to a confidential feasibility report by Arup.
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McAlpine Homes £440m sale nears completion
Wimpey's purchase of Alfred McAlpine's housebuilding arm ends contractor's 18-month quest to consolidate.
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End of 30-year era as Sir Frank Lampl retires
One of the industry's leading figures, Sir Frank Lampl, has relinquished his executive role as president at Bovis Lend Lease.
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Yorkshire gets crack regeneration team
The Yorkshire & Humber regional development agency intends to appoint an urban renaissance consultancy team to advise on five pilot community schemes.
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Amec talks over Watson Steel break down
Contractor Amec has failed to sell its steel business, Watson Steel, after takeover talks with William Hare broke down this week.
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The glass is greener
Architect Dransfield Owens de Silva has applied for planning permission for this low-energy office block in Canada Water, east London. The building, for Danish property developer Foreign Property APS, is next to the Canada Water Jubilee Line station and the Daily Mail print works in Rotherhithe. Other members of the ...
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Safety review after Wharf death
A subcontractor is reviewing safety after the death of a worker in Canary Wharf.
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Bryant forced to replace 19 defective roofs
Housebuilder Bryant is in litigation with a contractor over the quality of mortar used at 28 homes at an estate in Sheffield.
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Mace directors complete management buyout
Chief executive Bob White pledges to remain with the firm for at least five years after leading the buyout.
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Marsham Street architect dies
Eric Bedford, the government's chief architect in the 1950s and 1960s and designer of the Department of the Environment offices in Marsham Street, central London, has died aged 91.
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McAlpine wins Cardiff job
Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine has been named preferred bidder to build the £92m Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
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Manchester follows BAA lead
Manchester Airport is following the lead of fellow airport client BAA by offering framework deals for consultants.
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Morgan: Scrap age limits for training
Contractor Morgan Sindall has called for the age limit on funding for construction apprenticeships to be scrapped, as it discriminates against women embarking on a second career in the industry.
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Contracts
Jarvis wins £75m schools jobContractor Jarvis has been appointed preferred bidder by Brighton & Hove Council for a £75m schools contract. The 25-year project will see Jarvis refurbish and provide facilities management to four schools. McAlpine to rebuild RedcarTeesmac Developments has appointed contractor Sir Robert McAlpine for an £8m redevelopment ...
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Falconer tipped to become Whitehall design tsar
CABE set to appoint planning minister to oversee the quality of public sector design.
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Lafferty leaves Jarvis after boardroom reshuffle
Former finance director who played a central role in the re-emergence of company quits at end of month.
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Legal setback puts HBG sale on hold
Dutch construction group Heijmans has been dragging its feet this week over whether to make a new bid for rival contractor HBG, after an unfavourable court decision.
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Arup to offer crisis and risk management service
Consultant Arup has formed a new practice offering clients crisis and risk management services.