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Bovis and Cadbury head for courts
Construction giant is embroiled in a row over a sweets factory in Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Skanska dragged into Bath Spa battle
Carillion has dragged Skanska into the multi-million pound row over the Bath Spa development, which opened five years late and three times over its original budget.
Legislation could enforce use of local labour
Legislation forcing employers to take on as much local labour as possible could soon be introduced in Parliament.
Persimmon finally wins case on £4m profit-share appeal
House builder Persimmon has won a House of Lords appeal against a court order which demanded it pay £4.1 million to former development partner Chartbrook.
Inquiry chair Rita Donaghy has 'handed over' final report
The publication of the final report into the construction deaths inquiry is imminent, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed.
Gas fitter faces manslaughter charges over carbon monoxide deaths
An elderly man and woman died of carbon monoxide poisoning when a gas fitter failed to properly repair the boiler at one of their homes, a court has heard.
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Mott MacDonald 'made no assessment of risk' court told
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New laws tabled to help local firms win work on major projects
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Nearly-completed apartment tower topples almost intact
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Construction worker injured in Iraq sues Mott MacDonald and MoD
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Refinery deal to be put to workers after bitter protests
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Northern Ireland in procurement overhaul
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Manslaughter case plea adjourned until August
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Cardy Construction faces £500k sewage claim
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Ucatt: Government is stalling on compensating asbestos victims
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Total 'encouraging' dispute talks as mass protests continue
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Carillion finally back on site of Wales' tallest apartment tower
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Jobs dispute garners more support as sacked workers burn letters
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Eurolift fined £50k over Worthing crane collapse
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Crane companies to be sentenced over Worthing collapse
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Total sacks 900 workers after wildcat strikes
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Cemex fined over £30k over dust incident
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Inquiry for new Stansted runway construction delayed again
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Credit insurance move will be huge boost to construction firms
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HSE could add safety rules to building regulations in crackdown
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Magistrate commits first corporate manslaughter case to crown court
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First firm charged under Corporate Manslaughter Act faces court today
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New Bill to crack down on construction gangmasters
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Ian Lucas named ninth construction minister since 2001
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Lindsey oil refinery scheme hit by further strike action
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MPs slam 'over-optimistic' and disappointing BSF programme
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Council to retender Newport site after Friars Walk scheme runs ground
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Bouygues describes safety convictions as 'deeply regrettable'
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Bones uncovered at site where severed foot was found
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Bouygues fined £160k over worker death
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Discovery Homes and its director fined less than £10k after employee death
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Heathrow Airport fined £10k after worker falls from Terminal 1 roof
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Yvette Cooper takes work and pensions role in Govt reshuffle
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Ex-Alfred McAlpine director pleads guilty to fraudulent trading
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Gordon Brown tipped to announce reshuffle today
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Ministers 'disappointed' by Purnell resignation
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Work and pensions secretary James Purnell resigns - and warns PM to stand down
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Bouygues fined £18k after worker sustains 'life-changing injuries'
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Bam Construct fined £15k over 'serious' incident at Willow Place
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Quarry firms fined after worker trapped in conveyor
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Modus Ventures 'another casualty' as it enters administration
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Vital banking deal throws lifeline to Corus
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Family of crane collapse victim hold anniversary vigil
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Majority of construction firms still resistant to e-tendering
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Government may appeal after housing blow
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The nightmare scenario of a contractor default dragging a project to a halt has become a real threat. By Nils Sorenson
What happens when clients retain money – and go bust
Retentions can be more complicated than you think and contractors are concerned about whether the money is safe. By Hamish Lal
Safety developments prove bitter pill for industry
Health and safety has always been a key topic for the construction industry, but recent developments have catapulted it to the top of boardroom agendas, sparking a number of operational and legal headaches. By Kevin Bridges
An introduction to resolving pay disputes
Adjudication can offer parties an effective mechanism for resolving disputes for straightforward payment claims. By Tom Duncan
