A “new dawn” is breaking for Britain’s builders as construction enjoyed its strongest growth for more than a year, the latest snapshot of the industry’s fortunes revealed today.
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Hammersmith flyover kicks off Costain's £200m TfL deal
Tuesday 04 June 2013
London commuters who suffered the nightmare of last year's five-month closure and lane restrictions on the Hammersmith flyover must hope that yesterday's £60m strengthening contract awarded to Costain causes far less disruption.
Builders bounce back in April after a freezing March
Thursday 02 May 2013
Britain’s builders were on the mend last month as housebuilding activity perked up in April, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply said today.
What do a crash helmet, a condom, Tower Bridge and a kettle have in common?
Wednesday 01 May 2013
The British Standards Institution has given its stamp of approval to goods from helmets to condoms and steel. Mark Leftly meets the boss of a British success story
The Insider: Miniature gardening (minus the garden)
Sunday 03 March 2013
Who needs flowerpots? Whether you're planting indoors or on a windowsill, patio or balcony – or even in a garden with (like mine) minimal flowerbed space – take tips from a lovely new book, Teeny, Tiny Gardening by Emma Hardy (£14,99, Cico). It is stuffed with inventive ideas for weeny things you can turn into quirky planters. Such as…
Oscar-winning Roobarb and Henry’s Cat animator Bob Godfrey has died
Friday 22 February 2013
The legendary animator behind beloved children’s creations Roobarb and Henry’s Cat has died.
Building still drifting after the snow falls
Monday 04 February 2013
Britain’s builders struggled to shake off the winter blues in January as activity sank for the third month in a row, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply warned today.
We need to find new ways to teach English to immigrants so they don't miss out on the joy of 'The Only Way Is Essex', says Eric Pickles
Wednesday 16 January 2013
New ways to teach English to immigrants must be found so they do not miss out on the “enormous joy” of TV show The Only Way Is Essex, Eric Pickles has said.
Possible Salford saviour in talks
Monday 07 January 2013
Millionaire racehorse owner Marwan Koukash has been unveiled as the mystery businessman locked in talks aimed at saving Salford.
Building sector returns to growth
Friday 02 November 2012
The construction sector returned to growth last month, a survey said today, although housebuilders and commercial developers continue to weigh heavily on the industry.
Building industry still struggling, survey shows
Tuesday 02 October 2012
The construction sector continued to decline in September, a survey showed today, as residential building saw its biggest fall in nearly two years.
Olympic opening ceremony: The stars who stole the show
Saturday 28 July 2012
From cycling stars to best-selling authors, they were the reminder of Britain's extraordinary range of talents. Nick Clark surveys the special guests
Construction sector suffers sharp decline
Tuesday 03 July 2012
The UK's construction sector suffered its sharpest contraction in two-and-a-half years in June, dealing a further blow to the UK's recovery hopes.
Construction sector growth slows
Wednesday 02 May 2012
Growth in the construction sector slowed in April but another solid rise in new orders shored up confidence in the year ahead.
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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