All articles by Will Hurst – Page 17
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Call for action over workers’ rights on 2014 Winter Olympics
Human Rights Watch releases report claiming migrant workers were cheated out of wages and coerced to remain in exploitative jobs
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Four strong shortlist for Newcastle library project
Four teams of architects have been shortlisted to design a £10m new library building at Newcastle College
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Boris asks for Zaha's help on airports
Hadid, Atkins and Pascall Watson to sit on mayor’s panel aiming to narrow down list of proposals
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Industry braces for another year of declining orders
Latest trade surveys show slight pick up in work in final quarter of 2012, but majority of industry continues to suffer
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Deal struck on major Nine Elms scheme
Housebuilder Barratt agrees deal on London regeneration scheme including 700 flats and new Sainsbury’s supermarket
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First phase of Elephant & Castle homes win planning
Lend Lease scheme of 235 homes set to be “among the most sustainable in Britain”
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Chris Kane: The man from Auntie
The BBC’s property department has been on a rollercoaster ride for the past decade, to rival anything on the news side. Long-time boss Chris Kane talks about the major projects – and whether he still feels he is on a ‘hiding to nothing’ with the construction industry
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Olympics firms rush for licence to plug 2012 work
Exclusive: Government scheme to bypass No Marketing Rights Protocol attracts 752 firms in first 10 days
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Unclear nuclear
The future of nuclear energy in this country took some serious blows last week, which means more uncertainty for construction
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Olympic marketing rights: Free to speak
Last week saw one last Olympic 2012 victory for Team GB - the relaxation of the Olympic No Marketing Rights Protocol. What it will mean for those UK firms that took part?
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Stanton Williams bags Royal Opera House job
Stirling Prize-winning architect sees off rival Witherford Watson Mann in final stage of competition
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Planning minister lauds housing quality scheme
Nick Boles recognises five of first schemes to meet ɫTV for Life 12 guidelines
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Surveyor bodies strike deal to work more closely
RICS and ICES enter into a ‘historic agreement’ to work more closely together.
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Two more contractors to face blacklist inquiry
Skanska and Balfour Beatty set to give evidence to House of Commons investigation
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Miller and Sweett police scheme reaches milestone
Criminal justice centre in Aberdeen by consortium involving the two firms reaches financial close
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Olympic Park scoops top planning award
London Planning Awards recognises 2012 achievement and honours work of architect Sir Terry Farrell
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Police dismiss claims of blacklist collusion
Blacklist Support Group to appeal to Met and IPPC after complaint dismissed
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Engineer training programme to be rolled out
Innovative scheme from Royal Academy of Engineering allows SME staff to work in larger companies
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Construction ‘in denial’ over blacklisting scandal, says MP
Nick Raynsford hits out after sector’s muted response to condemnation in House of Commons
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Cable seeks assurances on blacklisting
Business Secretary seeks meeting with Information Commissioner to ensure ‘thorough’ investigation