All Features articles – Page 157
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FeaturesCPD 18 2016: Introduction to acetylated wood
The acetylation process modifies softwood to make it more durable and dimensionally stable. This CPD, sponsored by Accsys, outlines the product’s main benefits and applications
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FeaturesFarmer Review: Why construction is a sick patient
Mark Farmer adopts the analogy of an ailing patient, with symptoms ranging from low productivity to a bad public image
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FeaturesFarmer Review: The 10 recommendations
Today’s ‘Modernise or die’ report aims to kick-start reform with this 10-point action plan
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FeaturesFarmer Review: Not waving but drowning
Mark Farmer’s government-commissioned report into the construction industry makes for shocking reading. Speaking to Building the author explains his view of the dire state of the industry
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FeaturesImage of the week: Let there be light
The Law Library of Humboldt University in Berlin is illuminated during the 12th Festival of Lights
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FeaturesHS2: On track?
Amid negative headlines and political uncertainty, signs of progress on the UK’s next rail megaproject are contradictory at best
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FeaturesThis week in 1986
30 years ago our parliamentary columnist was giving readers the lowdown on Margaret Thatcher latest reshuffle
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FeaturesThe lady is for turning
For now at least, Theresa May bestrides the political scene, dismantling David Cameron’s legacy and introducing policy changes in housing and infrastructure
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Los Angeles
The ‘city where no-one walks’ is revolutionising transportation and land use to maximise health, income and opportunities
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FeaturesConstruction Rocks: Vintage Bands night
The second leg of this year’s Construction Rocks event goes vintage
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Part 2
In this year’s Building Awards Small Project of the Year category, old and new meet in a cornucopia of diverse projects
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Part 1
In this year’s Building Awards Small Project of the Year category, old and new meet in a cornucopia of diverse projects
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FeaturesCRASH honours its Patrons at Annual Reception and Above and Beyond Awards
CRASH honoured its patrons’ unwavering generosity and loyalty at their Annual Reception and Above and Beyond Awards on Thursday 29 September
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FeaturesImage of the week: The queen’s steps
A workman walks up the ‘Tulip Stairs’ at the Queen’s House, part of the Royal Museums Greenwich
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FeaturesWhat if Trump does win?
The very idea of ‘President Trump’ has gone from the realms of jokes and nightmares to potential reality. So as the world holds its breath for the result of November’s US election, David Blackman considers how a Trump presidency would affect UK firms
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FeaturesTrump's project highlights
Building takes a look at four of the highlights of Donald Trump’s career in property development
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FeaturesThe disgruntled architect and the Clinton v Trump debate
Hilary Clinton has highlighted the complaints of an architect who used to work for Trump
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FeaturesThis week in 1996
The need for more housing within the UK appeared to mirror the current housing crisis