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Sir Robert McAlpine wins £80m Aldgate tower
Contractor bags 17 storey speculative City office scheme
Vinci to clinch £80m BNP Paribas Real Estate Kings Cross HQ
Contractor to build new home for BNP Paribas Real Estate at Argent’s regeneration scheme
Analysis: Blacklist files reveal extent of information on workers
Last week, Construction News revealed evidence suggesting union representatives may have “liaised” with contractors to blacklist workers from construction jobs.
Gatwick Airport appoints new construction director
Gatwick Airport has announced the appointment of Derek Hendry as construction director.
Report shows solar costs drop as DECC starts internal review
DECC has released a report that estimates solar installation costs are due to drop by up to 30 per cent in 2012, but admits that huge uncertainty faces the industry.
Infrastructure UK chief: PFI supporters must sell it to the public
The Treasury official leading on the financing of the UK’s infrastructure has told the industry that if it backs the private finance initiative it must make that case to the public.
Surveyors sceptical about government construction initiatives
Surveyors are sceptical about government initiatives to support the construction sector, according to new findings from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
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Four in frame for £100m Magnox FM contract
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New energy secretary urged to step up
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Housebuilders may quit over reforms
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George Osborne declares war on "anti-business culture"
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Turner and Townsend relocates
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Skanska increases margins in 2011 as revenue and orders fall
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Sweett deal on Shard
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Vinci workers uncover 1926 time capsule at Streatham site
Olympics 2012
OPLC launches Olympic stadium sponsorship search
The Olympic Park Legacy Company has begun a search for sponsors for the Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre and Multi-Use Arena.
Major project leaders to come from Whitehall under £6.7m academy
The government will train project leaders to come from within Whitehall as it attempts to grapple with a portfolio of 206 projects worth more than £400 billion of which less than half are performing on time and on budget.
UK contractors should export London 2012 expertise
International construction consultant McBains Cooper has urged the government to expand overseas work for UK contractors who have helped to deliver the Olympic Games.
High Speed 2
High Speed 2 names 13 firms on £350m consultancy framework
High Speed 2 has named 13 companies for its £350 million professional services framework.
CH2M Hill named as HS2 delivery partner
HS2 Ltd has announced the proposed appointment of CH2M Hill as its development partner for the next phase of engineering, design and environmental work on the first phase of the £32bn scheme.
Pic Exclusive: Crossrail TBMs
Pic Exclusive: Crossrail TBMs being assembled
Crossrail has begun to assemble its first tunnel boring machines at Westbourne Park.
CN top stories of 2011
EXCLUSIVE: Scammers lodge fake administration notice for J Reddington
“Malicious” scammers lodged a fake notice with Companies House saying Olympics contractor John Reddington had been placed into administration.
Autumn Statement: Full list of the 40 priority infrastructure projects
The government has set out a list of its top-40 priority infrastructure projects as part of the National Infrastructure Plan 2.
Autumn Statement: Industry wishlist names 72 projects to ‘unlock’
The construction industry has submitted a list to the government of 72 projects worth tens of billions of pounds it would most like to see “unlocked”.
TV presenter Noel Edmonds faces £1m loss after failed property claim
Television presenter Noel Edmonds is facing losses of up to £1 million pounds after a judge ruled against him on two claims in the construction court.
Costain lands £400m London Bridge contract
Costain has been awarded the £400 million London Bridge station redevelopment contract, fending off competition from tier one rivals including Carillion and Skanska.
Exclusive: Bidders revealed for £2.4bn prisons frameworks
Interserve, Lend Lease, Vinci and Wates lead the way with invitations to tender all four £600m MoJ frameworks.
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Linford Group ceases trading
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'One bad contract' kills Holloway White Allom
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Interserve and Costain give Mouchel the cold shoulder
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Waitrose unveils £1bn store plan
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Andy Hazelhurst leaves Kier
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Willmott Dixon fees anger suppliers
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Kier named sole contractor for £1bn framework
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£90m Center Parcs tender down to four
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Glass ceiling panel falls and smashes near Boris Johnson at Westfield opening
Autumn Statement 2011
MPs attack new PFI policy
The committee of MPs that slammed the private finance initiative as poor value for money has warned the government against creating new forms of private financing “by the back door” which carry the same “defects”.
Treasury and pension funds meet twice a month to answer £20bn infra question
Treasury representatives are meeting with leading pension fund members at least twice a month, with a view to making a public announcement by the 2012 Budget on how they intend to open the gates to UK infrastructure investment.
SFT holds talks with Infrastructure UK on PFI alternative
The director of finance at the Scottish Futures Trust, responsible for procurement of £2.5bn in Scottish infrastructure where contractor profits are capped, said he is ‘hopeful’ that Treasury officials will consider the model as they search for a replacement for PFI.
Feed-in tariff cuts 'unlawful', judge rules
Friends of the Earth wins legal challenge against government over FITs
Costain FD positive on PFI
The success of the private finance initiative in managing construction costs shows infrastructure can be a safe investment for pension funds, Costain finance director Tony Bickerstaff has told Construction News.
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BREEAM
BRE submits defence of BREEAM for schools to government
BRE group chief executive Peter Bonfield has said the organisation is looking forward to ‘continuing to work with the Department for Education’ on BREEAM.
Industry fights for BREEAM-rated schools
The construction industry is fighting to keep BREEAM-accredited schools after Construction News revealed new schools may no longer have to achieve a ‘Very Good’ standard.
Government considers scrapping BREEAM requirements for schools
The Department for Education is proposing scrapping BREEAM requirements for new schools under its £2bn priority schools programme, Construction News has learned.
OPINION
Let the Treasury use its review to get PFI right – and quickly
This week, the Treasury will receive responses to its review of the private finance initiative.
Apprentices are vital in these difficult economic times
Trade skills are the life blood of our industry. That’s why National Apprenticeship Week is a timely reminder that even in tough economic times, major contractors must show leadership and invest in skills.
New energy secretary must immediately review the Green Deal
Consulting engineering firm Encraft’s managing director Matthew Rhodes on the steps Ed Davey should take as the new energy secretary
LEADER
Training is essential at all levels
It would be pleasing to think the government deliberately chose National Apprenticeship Week to announce its Major Projects Leadership Academy as part of a joined-up promotion of skills improvement at the higher and lower rungs of the industry.
Blacklist brings dark days for everyone
It has been known for several years that major contractors supplied information to the Consulting Association’s blacklist of construction workers - but not that union representatives might have done so, too.
ANALYSIS
Sign up to BESNA, Unite tells sparks
Trade union Unite is advising its members to sign up to the controversial Building Engineering Services National Agreement despite supporting months of protests, Construction News has learned.
Glenigan/CNinsight research
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CN 2012 survey results
Industry says we are 'better prepared' for potential recession in 2012
The construction industry is steeling itself for a tough 2012 but feels better prepared to deal with the tough times than earlier in the downturn, Construction News’ annual survey has revealed.
Autumn statement: industry wishlist
Which stories made the headlines in 2011?
From contracts to companies, Boris Johnson to Noel Edmonds, relive Construction News’ top construction events of 2011.
Full CNinsight100 interactive table - rank the top 100 contractors by turnover and profit
Four in frame for £100m Magnox FM contract
Interserve, Mitie, EC Harris and Carillion are bidding for a Magnox facilities management contract worth up to £100m.
Regional News
Sir Robert McAlpine wins £80m Aldgate tower
Contractor bags 17 storey speculative City office scheme






