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CommentConstruction needs to change. But change must be client led
As financier of 40% of all UK construction work, government may be the only client with enough mass to drive real change in industry business models
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CommentCase in focus: Martin vs McLaren Construction Ltd
Ted Lowery considers an unsuccessful call on a personal guarantee
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NewsGalliford Try set to get back less than half its claim over Aberdeen road job
Advisers warn contractor it will claw back only £100m
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NewsWorried tier 1s were drawing up plans to bail out suppliers before HMRC agreed to VAT delay
Trade bodies call for policy to be scrapped just days after government climbdown
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FeaturesStay of execution: What does the delay to the reverse charge VAT regime mean for construction?
The threat of a 20% cut to the cash flow of 150,000 businesses has receded after a delay, but the danger to firms remains
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CommentVictory over the taxman, for now…
The delay to the reverse charge VAT regime may be a welcome relief, but the pressure will build once more next year
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NewsUnite says Costain Skanska team ‘using skeletons on site to justify union busting’ at Euston HS2
Allegation comes as unions ask HS2 to take action against the joint venture
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NewsUK downturn fails to dent Fosters’ record year
UK’s biggest architecture firm reports largest ever global revenue
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NewsFirms bidding for research funding told to get over IP fears
Companies told to work together to tackle productivity problems
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FeaturesImage of the week: Techno colour
The glass cube fronting the Apple Store on New York’s Fifth Avenue was covered in a rainbow to herald the unveiling of new iPhone models
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CommentSocial value is not something we can afford to ignore
Social value is no longer a nice to have – if you don’t adopt and deliver social value, you’ll lose work
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NewsLendlease names new Europe chief exec
Sydney-based firm unveils shock replacement to Dan Labbad
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NewsGalliford Try eyes £1.1bn sale of resi arms to Bovis Homes
Firm returns to talks after Bovis makes offer including £300m cash payment
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CommentBuilding on mental health in the built environment
On National Suicide Prevention Day, Redrow’s Karen Jones urges construction to change the mental health conversation on the ground
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FeaturesCost model: London fringe offices
Developing office schemes here requires a careful balancing of the need to maximise tenant appeal against the constraints of lower rental income
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NewsBerkeley boss sells £12m stake in firm
Comes days after shareholders voted against executive pay plan