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FeaturesEconomy watch: Inflation on the rise
A CBI survey of manufacturers shows that output is up - and it’s not just due to sterling’s fall in value
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FeaturesImage of the week: Working in the garden
Workers from contractor Grangewood assemble the ‘Greening Grey Britain’ show garden at the Chelsea Flower show
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Yes, there’s growth, but clouds are gathering
Construction output and contract awards are up year-on-year, but there are key issues facing the sector
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CommentHansom: The high life
One Czech building’s detectors get it wrong, Maggie’s statue plans cause a stir, we reminisce about the original Shell building, touch on Bangkok’s towers, hanker for Hampstead and puzzle over the Tory manifesto
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FeaturesMarket review: Slow out of the blocks
While the recent economic results show only limited growth for the first quarter, the number of construction projects in April jumped by more than 25% on the previous month
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CommentLessons to be learnt
PPP agreements have been successful in getting public facilities built but there must be controls so that flaws - like the ones that caused a brick wall to collapse in an Edinburgh school - are prevented
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CommentA week in the election
The three major parties’ manifestos are out but campaigning was suspended in the wake of the Manchester attack
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FeaturesOnline poll: Conservatives' housing policy
Do you think Theresa May’s council housing policy will help to solve the housing crisis? Vote here
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NewsGreen light for £137m scheme near Tower Bridge
The scheme will provide a landscaped public square and walkway linking Bermondsey to the river
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NewsHenry Boot marches ahead of expectations
Property trading and development activity levels deemed to be “very encouraging”
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NewsHelical steps up London activity
Property developer reveals 66% of its portfolio is based in the capital
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NewsExperts cast doubts on Tory pledge to build council homes
Manifesto commitment to build a new generation of social housing undermined by lack of funding and targets
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FeaturesConservative manifesto: Council housing’s new best friend?
Offering little new for construction by way of infrastructure commitments, the Tory manifesto nevertheless surprised with its brazen parking of tanks on Labour’s lawn
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CommentThe rise of the machines
Technology is creating opportunities for change in building logistics facilities
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CommentPromise to be good
Recent years have seen the use of ‘good faith’ provisions in construction contracts. But what does an expression of good faith mean in practice?
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NewsGPE readies pipeline for construction starts
The developer has two schemes with potential starts dates over the next year
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NewsPay remains top priority for building professionals
Salary is important, but so too is workplace culture, new survey reveals
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NewsInterserve starts 16-storey Birmingham tower
‘The Lansdowne’ is a jv between real estate manager Long Harbour and property investment group Seven Capital
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NewsHorizon kicks off third Wylfa consultation
Local people have until 22 June to comment on latest proposals for new nuclear power station
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NewsITV seeks to build 38-storey tower on London's South Bank
Broadcaster hopes to demolish existing building and construct 38-storey high block, including 270 flats