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Confederation urged to rejoin European body
Construction Confederation president Sir Martin Laing has called for the industry body to rejoin the European Construction Industry Federation. Speaking at the Construction Confederation s annual dinner on Tuesday, Sir Martin said rejoining the pan-European group would enable the confederation to engage in critical social dialogue between government, ...
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£2m Smithfield restaurant on site
Architect Wells McKereth s scheme for a £2m restaurant at Smithfield Market, London, has started on site. The three-storey building, to be called Smith s, is due for completion in November. A project source said the ground floor would be designed like an extension of the meat market. It ...
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Enabling schemes panned
English Heritage is taking a stand against enabling developments , whereby developers help to fund the restoration or conversion of listed buildings by introducing commercial elements into schemes. A new policy statement launched this week, Enabling Development and the Conservation of Heritage Assets, states that English Heritage has ...
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Welsh water firm out of its depth, says City
Hyder's stakes in PFI projects viewed as irresponsible, given that it needs to invest in core utility activities.
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Dome interior scaled down to save cash
Zone designers asked to simplify specifications to cut expense and time.
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Drake & Scull loses tribunal to JLE sparks
Nine Jubilee Line Extension electricians have been awarded payments of between £5000 and £8000 after winning an industrial tribunal case that could set a precedent for the industry. Electrical union AEEU brought the cases after JLE M&E contractor Drake & Scull refused to pay the electricians lodging allowance. Electricians ...
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McAlpine/Aussie joint Wembley bid
Two super-contractors join forces to pool experience and expertise in bid to win £240m stadium redevelopment.
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London homeless centre opens after industry aid
Minister Hilary Armstrong thanks industry charity for help in getting London day centre off the ground.
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Mowlem to go direct to homeowners
Contractor s Skillbase division to target well-heeled households as well as working for insurers.
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P&O set to float Bovis subsidiary in London
P&O is preparing to float its Bovis subsidiary on the London stock exchange rather than in the USA, as first thought. A P&O spokesperson said a final decision had not been made but a source close to the company confirmed that there had been a shift in emphasis. The source ...
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Citex bids farewell to Bucknall Austin name
Citex s restructuring will phase out QS brand in 18 months as arms are reshuffled.
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Richard Rogers profit soars 53%
Pre-tax profit jumps at privately owned architect but decision on Bordeaux Law Courts redesign work is imminent.
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Lottery projects out of control
The Arts Council has allocated millions of pounds, but has it kept a close eye on its investment? Not according to a National Audit Office report, which says schemes are late and over budget.
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Tough choices over Scots parliament costs
MSPs to be offered menu of cost-cutting measures to keep Edinburgh project within £50m budget.
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RICS ditches plan to group surveyors in new division
Institution revises consultation paper after building surveyors protest at merger with QSs.
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Public wants cowboys out
The public has given its overwhelming support to the idea of a mandatory registration scheme for builders as a way to rid the market of cowboys. In an NOP telephone poll of 400 homeowners commissioned by Building, 95% wanted to be able to choose a builder from such a register, ...
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Industry struggling to keep up with IT revolution
400 interviews and 5000 responses to Barbour Index survey highlight construction's IT deficiencies.
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Alfred McAlpine bidder on the prowl for new targets
36-year-old entrepreneur Andrew Goodall is targeting other housebuilders for takeover bids.
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Treasury tempers guidelines
Treasury officials have toned down guidance that is due to recommend prime contracting as a key form of public sector procurement. New advice to civil servants due to be launched by Treasury minister Alan Milburn at a conference on 16 June will also call for more emphasis on ...