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NewsRIBA brings in register of political interests
Senior figures at the RIBA will have to declare membership of political parties and other groups such as the Freemasons after strict new rules were introduced in the wake of BNP member Peter Phillips’ bid for the presidency last year (News June 16, 2006).
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Buoyant industry sees orders rise
New construction orders rose by 4% in the year to March 2007, with public housing and housing association orders alone showing a 26% increase, figures from the Department of Trade & Industry reveal.
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NewsCanada Water shapes up with landmark library
Southwark Council has granted planning for this library at Canada Water in south-east London.
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Shops and offices to go zero carbon
Housing minister Yvette Cooper is ramping up the government’s drive to tackle climate change caused by the built environment by turning her attention to commercial buildings.
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NewsSpire of Hope set on Cathedral
The 40-tonne new Spire of Hope by Belfast firm Colin Conn & Robert Jamieson Architects has been erected on the roof of the city’s St Anne’s Cathedral.
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NewsJustice centre work draws to a close
Denton Corker Marshall’s landmark £113 million Manchester Civil Justice Centre will finally be completed this month, just as client Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA) is swallowed up by the newly created Department of Justice.
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Southwark consolidates
Southwark Council has established a major projects department which will pump £4 billion into better quality housing, transport and education across the south London borough.
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NewsCottrell & Vermeulen designs Hindu school
The UK’s first government-funded Hindu faith school has been submitted for planning by architect Cottrell & Vermeulen.
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NewsCroydon scheme goes to inquiry
A public inquiry into Croydon Council’s controversial decision to push through plans for a massive arena-led regeneration project, Croydon Gateway, will be heard this autumn.
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NewsSilvertown go-ahead
The London Borough of Newham has granted planning permission for the £1.5 billion regeneration of Silvertown Quays.
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NewsNewport project goes to planning
A project involving a £20 million landmark tower and 230 apartments by Stride Treglown Davies has been submitted to Newport City Council for planning.
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SMC Gower keeps on growing
Leeds firm SMC Gower will become the biggest architectural practice in Yorkshire after merging with another SMC Group practice.
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Grimshaw wins Miami museum
Grimshaw Architects has beaten Zaha Hadid Architects by one vote in the contest for the £138 million Museum of Science in Miami, Florida.
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Henry Moore Square opens
A public square by Hudson Architects has opened at the heart of the world’s first televised regeneration project.
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Mann Island project kicks off
Demolition work has begun on the site of Broadway Malyan’s controversial £120 million Mann Island scheme at Liverpool’s Pier Head.
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NewsNew life for Spitalfields
Jestico & Whiles’ refurbishment of the Victorian Spitalfields market has received planning permission and is now on site.
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NewsFoster signs deal with 3i
Mouzhan Majidi is new chief executive as practice prepares to expand worldwide
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NewsCharles: act now on climate change
Prince Charles has issued a call to arms to business professionals to take action on climate change, declaring the situation a state of “emergency.”
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NewsGeorgian Group is now estate agent too
Heritage organisation hopes selling to the ‘right hands’ will pre-empt questionable planning applications