The pound rises to its highest level against the dollar in three months, buoyed by growth in the construction sector.

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New runways could accommodate more planes, but their construction would require demolition of terminals at Newark and possibly filling in part of Jamaica Bay.

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Dick Cheney is officially a wanted man. The former vice president was charged by Nigerian officials Tuesday along with eight other individuals in a bribery scheme involving the construction of a liquefied natural gas facility that took place while Cheney was chief executive of Halliburton. Halliburton and its one-time subsidiary, Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR), were also charged, according to Nigerian prosecutor Godwin Obla. read more

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Police in Egypt clash with Coptic Christians over the construction of a new church, with reports saying one protester was killed.

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Police and Copts clash in Egypt

The crackdown on the yakuza is an effort to sever the ties between organized crime and the construction industry.

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Japan Pushing the Mob Out of Businesses

A study into how much the internet contributes to the UK economy says it is a larger than the construction, transport and utility sectors.

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UK net economy ‘worth billions’

California officials Monday approved the construction of a solar power plant that would be the largest solar installation in the world and double the amount of solar electricity the U.S. can produce. The Blythe Solar Power Plant, backed by the German…

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The Italian government said it would halt the construction of a controversial landfill near Naples, but the assurance was not enough for protesters who clashed with police Saturday night, injuring six police officers.

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Re-imagined scaffolding hits the streets of NYC with three finalists’ winning prototypes by Passa C Protecting pedestrians from both debris and the rain, NYC construction scaffolding is a major part of the urban landscape yet mostly considered an inconvenient eyesore. With nearly 6,000 sheds spanning more than 1 million linear feet throughout the city, NYC Department of Buildings along with several partners challenged designers to re-think these sheds with the Urban Shed International Design Competition . The team of nine judges —including Sn

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is terminating the construction of a train tunnel under the Hudson River that would have doubled rail capacity into New York City. The federal government and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey had promised…

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Hendzel+Hunt reclaim South London scraps for a well-crafted furniture collection Secluded in its own room during Designersblock this year was Made in Peckham , a project devised by London-based design studio Hendzel+Hunt . Specifically conceived with sustainability in mind, the team made the entire range from locally-sourced materials, such as discarded palettes and leftover scraps from the streets, yards and workshops in the Peckham area of South London. Designers Jan Hendzel and Oscar Hunt , who specialize in bespoke cabinets and furniture, then upcycled the rough materials. While it’s easy to read the project as yet another marketing move under the sustainable banner, the undertaking bests the appalling design and construction of other green-washed projects, putting it more in league with the efforts and intentions of genuine sustainable leaders in design like Piet Hein Eek and his Scarpwood work or Wharfside . Made in Peckham feels honest in its execution. Hendzel cites his “zeal for materials, design and manufacturing techniques,” as inspiration for his refined approach. They even invite clients to visit their workshop to see the level of craftsmanship and passion that goes into creating each piece of furniture. The pair have kept the materials nice and raw for the Made In Peckam collection. The wood is certainly not untouched, with great detailing and an intelligent use of the natural pattern from the grain. Further distancing the pieces from others of a similar approach, Hendzel+Hunt have held true to the traditions of cabinet-making throughout the construction, with each piece held together without any metal fixings. While the company itself has only been in existence for a short time, the duo have already scored some major press thanks to a table they created for The Shop at Bluebird , a conceptual fashion and housewares store on Kings Road. They also stood out from the London Design Festival crowd with their subtle showcase of the things which make design one of the keys in protecting our environment, while not taking advantage of the consumer.

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An urgent review into building regulations for the construction of timber framed buildings is needed, the Chief Fire Officers Association says.

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Fire fear over timber frame homes

Contracts worth about £1.25bn have been awarded for the construction of two aircraft carriers despite doubts over whether the project will still go ahead.

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Cost of carrier decision revealed

Up to 600 jobs are expected to be created during the construction of a £107m motorway link near Port Talbot.

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The UK economy grew by more than initially thought in the second quarter, boosted by the construction sector.

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