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SEV's Crawford points to success, despite liquidation

HOPEFUL: Stan Crawford, managing director of Sherwood Energy Village, in the E Centre at the site and, right, the Center Parcs headquarters.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

THE former miner who was the driving force behind a sustainable energy village says it has still achieved its dream, despite liquidation. Royal Bank of Scotland pulled the plug on a £4m debt owed by the not-for-profit society which ran Sherwood Energy Village after it ran...

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Charity building a strong city presence

Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire, which trains young people in construction skills, is to set up premises in the city. Pictured are Matt Webster, left, Tony Iwanejko and Jason Hughes.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

A CHARITY providing construction training to young people is investing more than £20,000 to set up its first base in Derby. Groundwork Derby and...

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Can property afford to go green in recession

legal role: Lisa Cawdron, director of property at Nottingham law firm Berryman.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

THE Government has set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. Buildings contribute over half of greenhouse gas...

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North Midland gives construction industry a boost with profits rise

Jump in performance: Huthwaite-based North Midland Construction chairman Robert Moyle is confident of achieving market expectations.

Friday, August 27, 2010

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE'S biggest homegrown construction firm gave the industry a fillip after revealing a leap in sales and profits. North Midland Constructi...

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Register to compete for Olympic contracts

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

BUSINESSES could be missing out on valuable contracts arising from the London 2012 Games, say economic leaders. Invest Lincolnshire is encouraging...

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QUIZ MASTERS CAN WIN SPIN IN AUDI

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

BUSINESSES are invited to enter a quiz organised by a Lincoln firm of solicitors. The Langleys Annual Charity Quiz is being held on September 8 at the...

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Cuts hit construction work

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

CONSTRUCTION workloads in the East Midlands are falling, it is claimed. The latest RICS Construction Market Survey shows two per cent more chartered...

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Former register office will be transformed

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A FORMER register office in a Lincolnshire town has been sold to developers and will be turned into offices. The Priory, in Grantham's Market Place,...

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Dam upgrade work project worth £3m

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A construction firm has won a £3 million contract to renovate a dam. Galliford Try Infrastructure, of Wolvey, near Hinckley, will carry out...

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Nottingham developers question planning fees move

CONCERN: Nick Grace is the head of planning at Savills and frequently has to deal with the city council's development department. POSTPHOTO C230810AJL1-8

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

CITY planners have been warned they need to raise their game before they bring in charges for the advice they give to would-be developers. Nottingham...

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