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Monthly Archives: September 2014
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The first phase of a £100m redevelopment of South Shields has been given the go ahead in the planning process.Read more »
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Timber is probably one of the most sustainable construction materials available however many people consider it to be expensive and architecturally restrictive; however timber is making a comeback on both small-scale and large scale projects.Read more »
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A new building housing the UCL Institute of Immunity and Transplantation has become more of a reality with the announcement that The Pears Foundation has awarded a £5m grant to get the scheme of the ground.Read more »
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In a move that could be a huge boost for the construction industry, the Conservatives are promising first time buyers under the age of 40 20% off a new home if they are re-elected.Read more »
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Despite the first reported fall in house prices, a YouGov survey has found that one in two Londoners would consider leaving London due to high housing prices in the capital.Read more »
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Following the No Vote in the Scottish referendum TIAA Henderson (TH Real Estate) has announced they will go ahead with tendering the £400m of construction contracts on its £850m St James project in Edinburgh.Read more »
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This morning Richard Branson announced that he’d given his team of 170 unlimited holidays, not requiring approval or confirmation of when they would be back before taking the time off. The assumption being that a member of his team would not take time off unless they were sure the company could accommodate them.Read more »
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According to Michael Dall of construction industry research firm Barbour ABI, the recovery is still moving at a very slow pace, with August seeing a small increase in year-on-year construction awards.Read more »
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The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has launched a campaign to get a new bridge constructed across the River Thames to the east of London.Read more »
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have confirmed that proposals for changes to construction site safety regulations come into effect in April 2015.Read more »
