All 2012 Olympics articles – Page 9
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NewsOlympic Wetlands Bridge receives highest ever CEEQUAL rating
Nearly half of the content of the bridge by value is recycled
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FeaturesThe Olympic village: architectural review
The Olympic village is the last main 2012 venue to be completed and as a symbol of regeneration its success is crucial to legacy plans. But have its designers played it too safe? Building reports
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CommentBuilding memories: The Radio Times reports the 1948 Olympics
Our Building Memories campaign continues with a look at how the Radio Times reported the start of the Olympics in 1948
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CommentBuilding Memories: 1948 Olympics and beyond
Campaign will include features and images of projects from the last century from Building’s archive
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NewsThree shortlisted to refit Olympic press centre
Olympic Legacy Company announced shortlist and will make selection this summer
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NewsOlympic village is completed
The £1.1bn Olympic village is the last major building to be completed
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NewsCameron intervenes over Olympic marketing rights
Olympic minister asked to examine complaints that 2012 firms prevented from taking ‘due credit’
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NewsHeathrow to build temporary Olympic terminal
Terminal will handle departures for over 10,000 people after the Games
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NewsFashion, sports or 'innovation' for 2012 media centre legacy
Legacy company shortlists three consortiums to take over mammoth Olympic media complex post-Games
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NewsLondon Assembly backs Boris' Olympic legacy vehicle
London Assembly backs creation of Mayoral Development Corporation to take on Olympic Park legacy
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CommentOlympic venue spotlight: Balfour Beatty's Olympic feat
The chief operating officer of the main contractor on the aquatics centre talks legacy and LOCOG
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NewsRock star-inspired artwork installed on Olympic park
RUN by Monica Bonvicini weighs 30 tonnes and is adjacent to the handball arena
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CommentThe Games are just for starters
Once the Olympics are over, all eyes will be on the Games’ legacy. Olympic Park Legacy Company chief executive Andrew Altman says it will be this that will change the face of London
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FeaturesThe Olympic legacy: Passing the finish line
Legacy promises were at the heart of London’s bid to host the Olympics. But whereas the construction of the sites has been a triumph, the Games’ legacy still hangs in the balance. Building looks at what’s still to do in a hectic schedule
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CommentOlympic construction firms: Credit where it's due
Being involved in the Olympics is a great privilege for a small firm – and it’s a great shame that we can’t shout about it
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FeaturesStanton Williams: The Attraction of Opposites
Architect Stanton Williams is a company that likes to be different - so when its profit plunged by 90% at the start of the financial crisis it didn’t do what so many other architects are doing and look abroad for work. It decided to stick with what it knows best: ...
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NewsBritish firms to travel to Rio in 2016 Olympic trade mission
Mission will cover skills such as construction project management and legacy planning
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CommentOlympic venue spotlight: Eton Manor
With three 50m pools and 13 tennis courts, this venue will be used in different ways throughout the Games, Paralympic Games and beyond
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CommentOlympic marketing campaigns: LOCOG has the right to protect itself
Legislation exists to prevent intrusive campaigns and protect the rights of sponsors, and contractors knew of restrictions from the start
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CommentRecognition for Olympic firms: Let's bang the drum
Peter Murray is right - London 2012 is a great opportunity to showcase what UK construction can do on a global stage