All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 369
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Archive TitlesUK escapes Western decline
Eastern European construction growth is set to overtake that of Western Europe over the next two years, but the 2012 Olympics and ports projects will keep UK construction afloat
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Archive TitlesSustainable costs – the future is passive
In the near future, many homes will need to be more energy-efficient so it’s time to get up to speed with the cost of sustainable house-building techniques, says Anthony Waterman
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Clarification
Sport England/CM Parker Browne In a recent article (Sport wins in the End, QS News, 16 June) we interviewed project manager CM Parker Browne (CMPB) on the Mile End Park Sports Centre.
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Archive TitlesCopper price hikes fuelled by China’s new great leap forward
The copper market is in a state of flux as prices dip and then shoot up spurred by demand
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Office buildings on the rise in London
The level of construction of new office buildings in central London is at its highest level for three years, a new report has found.
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Archive TitlesEurope tops league table of building design fees
It costs more to design an office building in Europe than anywhere else in the world, according to new research. Tom Wiggins of Faithful+Gould puts these higher architectural fees down to tougher planning controls and a greater appreciation of the historic value of buildings.
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Archive TitlesFrom brick counter to carbon counter
The planet’s in danger, there’s not a second to lose: The construction industry must use more recycled materials and cut carbon emissions. But where are the men (and women) of steel needed to take the hero’s role in the sustainability crusade? Can architects design us a greener future? Is it ...
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QS News is offering readers a fantastic deal on a new book invaluable for anyone providing whole life cost advice.
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Archive TitlesWhy your blue brand is bland
Forget flash websites and glossy brochures, truly effective branding is about projecting a unique and powerful message, says communications guru Simon Goodall
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QSs back web portals
QSs who use web portals on projects are the biggest cheerleaders for the digital method of delivering projects, according to a new survey
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Archive TitlesBack to basics as bills of quantities make a comeback
Public sector and contractors drive bills production growth as they seek to avoid risk
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Archive TitlesT&T plans for Dublin Airport second terminal
Turner & Townsend is poised to submit the planning application for a second terminal at Dublin Airport within two months.
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Archive TitlesHill claims world domination in dispute market after Knowles buy
US-headquartered firm strengthens UK arm as Knowles boss steps down after 33 years
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Archive TitlesHammerson hires advisers to assess green credentials of its projects
Cyril Sweett and Arup to screen client’s entire portfolio as it phases out air conditioning
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Archive TitlesThe final account
Construction’s last word on internal emails, tall tales, keeping cool and name-dropping
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10 steps for APC success
Earlier this month the RICS updated the structure of the APC, the first change to the process since 2002. The changes will deliver simplicity and iron out the glitches, says Jon Lever
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New designer for Turner centre chosen
Chipperfield wins new competition for Margate after spiralling costs stymied former plans
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Archive TitlesJust the job: from family business to site manager
Joe McGinnis had no idea how difficult it would be to implement some basic health and safety measures on site, as he tells Megan Goddard
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Welsh NHS reveals framework appointees
Designed for Life: Building for Wales programme gets under way