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NewsGloomy growth forecast for the construction industry
The construction industry is set to contract in 2011 according to a revised growth forecast by the Construction Products Association.
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NewsFred Goodwin linked with RMJM executive departures
RMJM has lost four of its senior executives since former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was controversially appointed as an adviser to the firm.
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NewsNicol Thomas faces Birmingham heritage battle
Conservationists are fighting to stop Nicol Thomas Architects from building a £40 million retirement village in Birmingham because it would destroy a row of fine Victorian and Edwardian villas.
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NewsEd Balls demands £6bn investment in affordable homes
The government must invest £6 billion in a programme to build 100,000 new affordable homes, according to Labour leadership candidate Ed Balls.
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NewsAnshen & Allen bought by Canadian firm
Canadian practice Stantec has bought Anshen & Allen to beef up its healthcare expertise.
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NewsBahrain Pavilion scoops the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale
The Kingdom of Bahrain has won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale for the best national pavilion.
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NewsVan Egeraat beats Adjaye to win Russian University project
Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat has won a commission to design a new university on the outskirts of Moscow beating a bid from David Adjaye in the process.
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NewsFalconer Chester Hall win approval for hotel and retail development in Liverpool
A hotel and retail scheme by Liverpool firm Falconer Chester Hall in the city has been approved by local planners.
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Scott Wilson lands Hampshire masterplan
Scott Wilson has been appointed to masterplan for a new community just outside Fareham, Hampshire.
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NewsDavid Morley wins planning for Olympic water polo venue
David Morley Architects’ designs for a temporary water polo arena at the 2012 Olympic games have been handed planning permission.
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NewsPelli Clarke Pelli tower to join Empire State on NY skyline
A tower nearly as tall as the Empire State Building in New York has been given planning permission by city authorities.
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NewsZaha Hadid designs first project for her native Iraq
Central Bank headquarters in Baghdad will be a symbol of the new nation, says practice
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NewsBank freeze led us to axe staff, says practice boss
The man in charge of Jefferson Sheard Architects (UK) Limited when it plunged into administration earlier this month has said he was forced to take the action because its bank refused to lend it any more money
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NewsRIBA to pay finalists early in delayed competition
The RIBA has promised to make early payments to four finalists caught up in a delayed £8 million international ideas competition.
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NewsTube architect Holden’s work recognised with V&A exhibition
The work of London Underground architect Charles Holden is to be celebrated with an exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum this autumn.
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Light shines on Wallace scheme
Purcell Miller Tritton and John J O’Connell Architects have won planning for their extension to the Wallace art collection in central London after agreeing to lower the height of the roof lights following complaints by neighbours
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NewsDesign guide could ‘stifle creativity’ in homes sector
Architects have admitted the new London Housing Design Guide could jeopardise hope of an early recovery in the residential market
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NewsHadid’s debut London building nears opening day
Zaha Hadid Architects’ first building in England – and the practice’s first school – has now been completed
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NewsVogt reveals public realm vision
Swiss practice Vogt Landscape has unveiled designs for the landscaping and public realm at the 2012 Athletes’ Village