All articles by Sam Toy
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Boris Johnson: ‘There are savings to be made in retrofitting’
London mayor launches World Green Building week
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NewsNelson's new neighbour in Trafalgar Square
The London Mayor has built a two-bedroom house in Trafalgar Square to showcase energy saving devices
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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
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NewsTwin Tower designers praised for resilient design
Structural expert praises buildings for exceeding shock impact specifications, saving lives
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NewsAmey triumphs at biggest ever Little Britain
Support services group wins for second year running as industry regatta enjoys record attendance
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NewsEdward Cullinan botanical building starts on site
Multi-purpose visitor centre at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden will showcase renewable energy
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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
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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”
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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
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NewsSnook pledges to consolidate Rok’s success with acquisitions
Following record 6 month profits, CEO of ‘the nation’s local builder’ promises future growth
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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.
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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
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NewsMyth #2: HSE bans stepladders
The tabloids accused the Health and Safety Executive of taking way an Englishman's right to bear ladders
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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
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NewsBRE Green Book goes online
The sustainability reference tool is launched on the web as Green Book Live