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Boris Johnson: ‘There are savings to be made in retrofitting’
London mayor launches World Green Building week
NewsNelson's new neighbour in Trafalgar Square
The London Mayor has built a two-bedroom house in Trafalgar Square to showcase energy saving devices
NewsConstruction model lands on Trafalgar Square plinth - images
Thomas Shutte's glass sculpture Model For A Hotel adds a bit of colour to the grey stone of Trafalgar Square
NewsTwin Tower designers praised for resilient design
Structural expert praises buildings for exceeding shock impact specifications, saving lives
NewsAmey triumphs at biggest ever Little Britain
Support services group wins for second year running as industry regatta enjoys record attendance
NewsEdward Cullinan botanical building starts on site
Multi-purpose visitor centre at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden will showcase renewable energy
NewsDemolition day looms for Sheffield cooling towers
The destruction of the Tinsley cooling towers will take place this year despite a 4,000-strong petition for them to be saved
NewsRoof installed on Snowdon's mountain-top cafe
Carillion successfully install Corus Kalzip roofing system on Snowdon's famous tourist attraction
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Critics bash plans for 999 call centre on flood plain
Opponents brand proposal for new fire control centre near Taunton “bonkers”, “stupid”
NewsHousing plans will erode green belts, study warns
Two million homes in Gordon Brown's housing plan would need to be built on undeveloped land or green-belt sites says report
NewsSnook pledges to consolidate Rok’s success with acquisitions
Following record 6 month profits, CEO of ‘the nation’s local builder’ promises future growth
NewsGovernment seeking to change green planning rules
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears recruits Entec to change renewable energy planning permissions for businesses
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PAPER ROUND: Tories propose eco-city for Thames estuary
The Conservatives want to build east of Docklands, while Disney want to block a California development, and Balfour Beatty prepare to face the Metronet music.
NewsBurj Dubai now world’s tallest building
Developer will not reveal final height as skyscraper hits height of 512m after 1,276 days of construction
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Wrecking ball causes traffic havoc
Demolition ball snaps loose from crane causing mayhem on Pennsylvanian street
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Judith Hackitt appointed chair of Health and Safety Commission
Workplace health and safety specialist will take over from Sir Bill Callaghan from 1 October 2007
NewsMyth #2: HSE bans stepladders
The tabloids accused the Health and Safety Executive of taking way an Englishman's right to bear ladders
NewsStace LLP steer dragon to victory
Stace LLP dodged the rain and the competition to row to victory at Building's London Dragon Boat Challenge
NewsBRE Green Book goes online
The sustainability reference tool is launched on the web as Green Book Live