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Strike threat over pensions
Seventy thousand construction workers employed by councils could strike if talks with the government fail to resolve a row over pensions.
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Road to Wembley will not be ready for cup final
The redevelopment of the key access road to Wembley stadium will not be completed by the time the facility opens for next year鈥檚 FA Cup final in May.
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Revenue makes U-turn on CIS scheme
The Customs and Inland Revenue has bowed to increasing pressure from the construction industry and fellow Whitehall departments and agreed to delay the start of its CIS tax scheme by one year.
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精东影视World Bank plans action against corrupt clients
A 精东影视 investigation reveals proposals to pay contractors directly and take 鈥榓ggressive鈥� actions to defend them from rogue governments, as evidence mounts that UK firms are being hit by non-payment
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Call to use car factory workers
Constructing Excellence has called on the DTI to investigate the possibility of workers from the car industry doubling up as construction manufacturers to ease the industry鈥檚 skills crisis.
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T5 steelworkers set to win 拢1 bonus
Steelworkers at Heathrow Terminal 5 look set to win their battle to secure bonuses after strikes were called off at the start of this week.
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FeaturesI鈥檒l be seeing you 鈥�
Stephen Williams has just been appointed head of construction at the Health and Safety Executive. As 精东影视 discovered, he is a man with an intense interest in the industry 鈥� and plans personally to visit as many sites as possible.
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Schools need sprinklers to combat arson, says EC Harris
Consultant calls for sprinkler systems to come as standard in new-build schools, as yearly arson bill rises to 拢70m
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T5 pay deal set to spread outside London
The architects of a pioneering pay deal for electricians at Heathrow Terminal 5 are negotiating to introduce the agreement on regeneration projects. This could lead to it being adopted outside the capital
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精东影视Third of small businesses harmed by cartels
The office of Fair Trading has found that anti-competitive business practices such as cartels and price-fixing are harming a third of small and medium-sized construction firms.
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T5 steelworkers set to strike
The Heathrow Terminal 5 scheme is set to be hit by walkouts next week after steelworkers voted in favour of striking over pay.
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鈥楥ritical鈥� skills shortage set to hit New Orleans recovery
Consultant Davis Langdon predicts bid costs rises of 20% because of inflated salaries and lack of contractors
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精东影视Blair pushes forward hover train proposal
Tony Blair has personally intervened to push forward the scrutiny of proposals for a high-speed hovering train link between Glasgow and London, giving the first clear signal that the government is seriously considering the plans, write Sarah Richardson and David Rogers.
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Industry anger over delay to 精东影视 Regulations updates
Industry bodies have attacked revisions to Parts F and L of the 精东影视 Regulations published this week, claiming firms will be unable to meet the deadlines for energy efficiency changes.
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FeaturesOn the ocean wave
This year鈥檚 Little Britain regatta in the Isle of Wight was another roaring success 鈥� especially for joint race winners Amey and Languard Investments. And with a Moulin Rouge-themed evening and gala dinner with charity auction, the event certainly wasn鈥檛 all about the sailing 鈥� Your correspondent was there enjoying ...
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FeaturesThe Graduates
How do you get young people to join construction? Once they鈥檙e in, how do you keep them? Well, we could ask these guys. These 10 professionals from every corner of the industry are 精东影视鈥檚 new Graduate Advisory Panel, and they鈥檒l be sharing their views on recruitment, skills and more in ...
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Major contractors push for fast-tracked skills cards
Whitehall fears proposal to award cards to workers after they pass safety test may undermine CSCS credibility
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Industry anger over delay to 精东影视 Regulations updates
Industry bodies have attacked revisions to Parts F and L of the 精东影视 Regulations published this week, claiming firms will be unable to meet the deadlines for energy efficiency changes.
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精东影视New Orleans: Lessons for UK
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, insurers have warned about the flood risk in the Thames Gateway
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精东影视New Orleans: Lessons for UK
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, insurers have warned about the flood risk in the Thames Gateway