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Just 58 students sit Advanced Construction Diploma

Only 58 students have completed the new advanced construction and built environment diploma course, reported the Construction Enquirer  website. Figures published this week by the Joint Council for Qualifications show only 58 people sat the first two-year course with none achieving an “A” Grade.

Laing O’Rourke slashes workforce by 17,500 and shuts Middle East division

Turnover falls 14% to £4.1bn as contractor feels the effects of direct employment model

Roman industrial estate found on Carillion motorway job

Roman artefacts have been discovered during a motorway upgrade job being carried out by Carillion and Morgan Sindall.

Part L - Changes Confirmed

Andrew Stunell MP, is reported to have confirmed that the changes to Part L of the Building Regulations will come into force on 1^st October 2010.

European Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative Update

European Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative Update

Calls for proposals launched for Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative
We are pleased to announce the calls for funding for the Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative 2010 have been launched.

Axe hangs over school building jobs

Hundreds of thousands of construction jobs will be lost as a result of the government cancelling about 700 school rebuilding projects planned over the coming four years, according to the construction industry.

HCA Wins £390m reprive for funding black hole

Cuts of £220m to housing pledge not as bad as feared

Women in Public Life Awards

Dods and Scottish Widows are holding the Women in Public Life Awards to celebrate women leaders in society and seek to recognise and promote the work of women in politics, business, the civil service and community leadership.

Building Performance Evaluation Competition - now open

The Technology Strategy Board’s Low Impact Building Innovation Platform is delighted to announce the opening of the Building Performance Evaluation Competition.