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MPs ride roughshod over Two-Jags’ plan

June 1, 2003

The vision of John Prescott’s Communities Plan has been slammed by a Commons select committee of MPs as unrealistic, unaffordable and potentially damaging to t…

Hire trainees now

June 1, 2003

The Construction Industry Training Board has urged construction companies to take on apprentices during this month, or risk losing their chance for the year.

Corus to fill gap

June 1, 2003

Corus has launched a modular housing venture to fill a perceived gap in the off-site construction market. The new £4 million Corus Living Solutions plant at th…

Higgings take a "commercial break" for TV drama

June 1, 2003

The Higgins team working on the £75 million regeneration of the Silwood estate in Rotherhithe London were glued to their TV sets on May 10 to see their site on…

Election results pose threat to town projects

June 1, 2003

A number of key town centre redevelopments and urban regeneration projects are under threat as a direct result of last month’s local elections.

Judge rejects challenge to St George project

June 1, 2003

A High Court challenge to St George’s Imperial Wharf scheme in London has been rejected by a senior judge.

2003 still proving to be tougher

June 1, 2003

Visitors and reservations in April were again well below the levels of last year, as the HBF monthly survey reveals that 2003 is proving a tougher year than la…

Accident book

June 1, 2003

The Health and Safety Executive is launching a new Accident Book to help organisations comply with data protection legislation.

Style gurus

May 1, 2003