All articles by Sophie Griffiths – Page 7
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NewsKier, Wates and BAM named on £1.2bn framework
Framework also lists 42 other contractors for work in Yorkshire and Humber
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Blacklisted worker lawsuit could cost firms millions
Class action to be brought against over 40 firms including Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Kier
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News2012 carbon report: Beijing's Water Cube trumps Aquatic centre
Report on carbon footprint finds centrepiece of Beijing Olympics used quarter of the materials needed for Zaha Hadid landmark
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NewsUAE hosts national day celebrations despite financial gloom
UAE's 38th anniversary is mired by Dubai's debt crisis and news opening date for Burj Dubai tower has been pushed back again
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NewsGovernment to outlaw worker blacklisting
Lord Young reveals plan to stamp out 'despicable practice' of barring trade union activists from employment
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NewsMandelson launches low carbon construction team
Secretary of state wants new team to conduct low carbon review into cutting industry emissions for 2020
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NewsCyril Sweett revenue falls £8.3m
Interim results claim strong balance sheet and minimal debt despite £2m fall in pre-tax profit
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NewsInterserve banks £200m HSBC contract
Interserve will deliver FM services at over 1,600 retail and 120 office sites including Canary Wharf
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NewsDubai shares continue to slide
Shares drop 6% in Dubai and Abu Dhabi but Dubai World claims it is on a 'stable footing'
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NewsParsons Brinckerhoff appoints Americas boss as CEO
George Pierson replaces Keith Hawkson who becomes chairman
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NewsEDF Energy announces nuclear land sale
Bradwell site will be sold off for new build in line with government agreement
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NewsAncient Athens theatre to be restored
£5.4m project will extend and modernise 2,500-year-old venue
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NewsWorld markets rattled by Dubai debt delay
Investment company's decision to seek debt freeze triggers fall in property shares
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FeaturesThe amazing five-week apprenticeship (for cowboys)
Firms that offer fast-track plumbing and electrical courses for £5,000 a go create ‘tradesmen’ who are a menace to everyone they deal with. Sophie Griffiths posed as a trainee to find out what they promise – and what they actually deliver
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NewsCapita Symonds rallies bridge engineers for flood checks
Consultant issues ‘national call’ for staff to carry out safety checks on 1,800 bridges in Cumbria
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NewsCIOB threatens to expel cover-pricing firms
Professional body to launch own investigation into 10 member firms found guilty in OFT inquiry
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NewsTower crane register rules established
Regulations, which will come into force on 6 April, follows three-month public consultation on crane safety
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NewsDavid Morley appointed to 2012 water polo venue
Architect will design 5,000-seat, temporary venue to maximise use of hired and reusable components
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NewsWidespread power station strikes averted
New pay deal agreed with workers will allow work to progress at seven sites, including Sellafield