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France says there is no economic case for new nuclear reactors.
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RIBA secure a new route for highly-skilled architects to come to the UK.
Hitachi may pull out of £14bn Anglesey nuclear power plant.
Richard Rogers wins is the AIA’s highest annual honour.
Kier trials robot site inspector.
Crossrail may need an additional £1bn bailout.
Interserve shares collapse as rescue talks continue.
James Brokenshire unveils action plan to combat rough sleeping.
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BRE conference on ways of providing and maintaining quality indoor environments.
BSI’s full membership secured post-Brexit
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Ban on combustible materials comes into force on 21 December.
MPs push for statutory 30-day payment.
Former Atkins chairman replaces Terry Morgan at HS2.
Improving approaches to risk in the built environment sector.
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