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NewsConstruction output slips in August
Work on civil engineering projects decreased for the first time in five months
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CommentDesign university campuses to aid industry collaboration while safeguarding research
Universities are not just seats of learning, they should also be a places where students work with the commercial world in industry-standard surroundings, says Alex Solk
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NewsArchitects to face post-Grenfell health and safety test
Mandatory test to be introduced next year
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NewsDeveloper details fire damage at Liverpool art deco gem
Littlewoods Building suffers damage to west-wing clock tower, floor and roof
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NewsArchitect tasked with finding spots in London for drones to land
Drone specialist wants rooftop areas for vehicles that could eventually carry passengers
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CommentTime is here for Trailblazer Apprenticeships standards – but there’s still much work to do
In the past 18 months, British Gypsum has been working with the Federation of Master Builders to develop the Plasterer Trailblazer Apprenticeships Standards. The new standards have the potential to bring more young talent into the industry, but must be managed carefully or their impact will be stunted.
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NewsLDA Design to lead landscape regeneration of Thamesmead
Peabody has appointed a consortium to set out a plan for the estate’s overhaul
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NewsLate-running stadium means Spurs will play Champions League games at Wembley
Club still unable to say when scheme being built by Mace will open
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NewsFire extinguished at Liverpool's iconic Littlewoods building
No structural damage caused by overnight blaze, says fire brigade
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NewsHaringey council launches £7bn London construction framework
The framework, run by Haringey council on behalf of all 33 London boroughs, covers public sector projects including housing and education schemes
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NewsAmey formally takes over Carillion MoD contracts
Firm was working in joint venture with bust contractor on schemes
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CommentAddressing three barriers to achieving an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM rating
Only 1.5% of buildings meet this top rating - why is it so difficult to achieve?
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NewsFormer bank boss becomes developer's UK chief
HB Reavis behind AHMM’s Elizabeth House scheme in Waterloo
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NewsWilson James appoints company veteran to MD role
Tony Palombo promoted to head up logistics group’s construction operation
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CommentTokyo 2020 – same old challenges, but will it be the same old story?
The Olympic challenge for Toyko 2020 has already begun and there’s the familiar cost overruns and and a fight against time for contractors. But maybe things will be different this time
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FeaturesEscape to the beach: building the perfect sandcastle
Summer may feel like it has well and truly finished, but hopefully those across the sector managed to escape to the beach. Here, four professionals from across the sector detail how to build the perfect sandcastle