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Developer showed “total disregard” for site safety

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Van Elle finds buyer for loss-making Canadian arm

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£100m student halls to replace derelict London Crown Court

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Plans go in for next phase of Manchester Waters

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JRL names new fit-out lead to drive expansion

Graham Ardley steps up to drive next phase of commercial and residential growth

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Construction output yo-yos as growth falters again

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Free school build plans axed to fund £3bn SEND expansion

Education secretary scraps 28 free schools to plug SEND shortfall

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Former McAlpine boss lined up for Royal BAM board role

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Lovell launches Midlands refurb division

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M Group muscles into top five contractors after growth spurt

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Plans in for first major build phase of £2bn York Central scheme

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Lords push for staged Gateway 2 approval to aid design and build

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CITB wage bill tops £52m as staff numbers jump 13%

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Ant Yapi UK lands latest Chelsea Barracks deal

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Go-ahead for plan to level Cambridge retail park for life-science hub

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