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NewsManchester Uni looking for £1.5bn JV partner
University wants to develop 26 acre ‘district’ in city centre
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NewsHousing department told to get a grip on planning system failings
National Audit Office says staff shortages and ‘flawed’ needs assessments are a barrier to ramping up housing delivery
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CommentOut of Eden: tackling emissions in the construction sector
It may sound like science fiction, but CO 2 could soon be widely used as a raw material for construction and help reduce emissions
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FeaturesWorking abroad in construction: the employer's perspective
Building also spoke with David Carey at Turner Townsend, who supports the firm’s staff making overseas transfers, to find out about the employer’s role. What support should the employers give, and which areas are better left for the individual to sort?
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NewsACM cladding blamed for Australian tower fire
Melbourne fire chief says there was evidence of external fire spread
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Forton Services, near Lancaster, 1964
This week’s #buildingdoodle is by Wesley Baker, architectural assistant at tp bennett
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NewsAnother Spurs stadium update, another delay
Club promises another update after confirming Arsenal game is off to Wembley
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NewsGet on and build HS2 because poor infrastructure is letting UK down, warns project's ex boss
David Higgins says national competitiveness at risk if government fails to commit to building line
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NewsMore councils plan contingencies in case Interserve collapses
Welsh council holding retentions while Interserve completes defects on schools
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CommentCan irremediable defects prevent practical completion?
Lindy Patterson reviews the lessons of a recent case
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NewsStamp duty more of a problem than Brexit, says outgoing Redrow boss
Steve Morgan takes final swipe in Persimmon bonus row calling former boss a ‘lucky guy’
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CommentThe devil is in the detail in pre-contractual documents
Louis Peacock-Young on the risks of appending pre-contractual documents to construction contracts
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NewsBritish products tester sets up Irish office in preparation for UK leaving EU
BBA says move will reassure clients in wake of Brexit
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NewsContractors put on notice for more Stratford Waterfront work
One firm will build frames for both the BBC’s and Sadler’s Wells’ new east London bases
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NewsHighways England launches £340m framework
The eight-lot deal will cover works in the east of England
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NewsBuilder wanted for new £40m London train station
Brent Cross West will join up to Midland Main Line and Thameslink route
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FeaturesIs the future of HS2 at risk?
This is a crucial year for HS2. As it waits for the government to give the signal to proceed in earnest, there are fears that rising costs could derail the project