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CommentHansom: Burn, baby, burn
This week, I am disappointed by a piece of Big Apple real estate, wave goodbye to Gavin Barwell for a little while and get some expert info on how to grow a garden bridge (hint: there are no plants involved)
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Mixed fortunes continue
The rise in orders in the year to March masks variation across the sectors
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CommentOnline poll: Laing O'Rourke
Will Laing O鈥橰ourke float on the London stock exchange? Vote here
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CommentA slowdown in consumer spend
Retail sales fell in the three months to March as inflation has begun to outpace growth in pay
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CommentFeeding into the industrial strategy
The construction and development industries have a special part to play in the government鈥檚 industrial strategy. We have to optimise how we approach infrastructure and asset-use to make sure it is a success
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CommentWill Laing O'Rourke go public?
Firm plays up FTSE experience of new chairman Sir John Parker
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CommentUntapped technology
Brexit and the skills crisis could be what the construction industry needs to make some really innovative break-throughs that will improve efficiency and productivity
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CommentWhat's the social value of an office building?
A recent study has tried to quantify the social impact an office development can have on a local area, the theory being if you can measure it you can maximise it
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CommentSnap election: Construction鈥檚 chance
The general election is a chance for the industry to make its case to politicians of all parties
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CommentHansom: A touch of class
This week, a sheikh is inspired by Shepherd鈥檚 Bush and Westfield (who could not be?), Joanna Lumley is perhaps too close to her champagne-quaffing alter-ego, and Pink Floyd鈥檚 guitarist gets a luxury home in Hove
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CommentBarwell is ridiculously optimistic
The housing minister鈥檚 assertions that Brexit will not affect the speed and quality of reforms outlined in the housing white paper do not match up with the reality of a depleted and overworked civil service
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CommentOnline poll: Election 2017
Will the election give construction an opportunity to bring its priorities to the forefront of the political agenda? Vote here
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CommentElection unlikely to answer key questions
May鈥檚 snap election will cause minor short term challenges, while major Brexit battles lie ahead
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CommentHow to improve a building's EPC rating
The industry needs to be prepared for legislative changes under which some buildings would become unlawful
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CommentA pledge for change
The industry should get behind the pledge for change within the 星空传媒 a Better Brexit manifesto
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CommentFitzgerald: Cometh the hour 鈥�
Turning Bovis鈥� fortunes around will be no small task for Greg Fitzgerald but you wouldn鈥檛 bet against him
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CommentStop, collaborate and listen
Sharing ideas around sustainability, off-site technology and other innovations could help the industry to thrive after Brexit
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CommentHansom: Suited and booted
In the week Greg Fitzgerald exchanges his slippers for office brogues, the Garden Bridge scheme is left hanging and Mitsubishi upsizes its tower, we want nothing more than to dress up as one-eyed monsters
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CommentStation to station
A visitor鈥檚 first and last impression of a town or city will often be formed by its rail station so it鈥檚 vital they are beautiful in both form and function
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CommentOnline poll: New-build homes
Are housebuilders doing enough to ensure the quality of new-build homes? Vote here