All Features articles – Page 206
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FeaturesGlobal infrastructure: Aviation
What can cost, time and functional metrics tell you about delivering a capital programme in the aviation sector? David Crewe of Turner Townsend explains why it makes sense to reach beyond the traditional measures of development efficiency
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FeaturesThe class of 2014: Architects
What made our architects choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?
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FeaturesThe class of 2014: Contractors and housebuilders
What made our contractors and housebuilders choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?
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FeaturesCPD 23 2014: High-performance insulation for curtain wall facades
The facade is one of the key elements governing the thermal performance of office buildings, which can be undermined by large expanses of glazing. This CPD module, sponsored by Dow Corning, examines two solutions
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FeaturesSouth Bank Tower: Coming out on top
Faced with the task of adding an extra 11 storeys to its structure, the engineering team working on London’s South Bank Tower have found a way to extend its height without additional foundations or a dramatic redesign
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FeaturesInterview: Andrew Davies
When Andrew Davies, Wates’ chief executive, goes to the board next month it will be to tell them how he intends to double turnover at the £1bn family firm. But don’t expect a revolution
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Almaty
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by architect Mike Oades at Atomik Architecture.
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FeaturesThis week in 2004
Building gives its architectural review of the new Scottish Parliament building in Holyrood
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FeaturesThin end of the wedge
The Cheesegrater does more than any other skyscraper to open itself up to the public, but it’s shame it merely adds to the chaos of London’s skyline
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FeaturesCPD 22 2014: Introduction to acetylated engineered wood panel products
Acetylated wood panels can offer improved durability and moisture resistance compared to traditional MDF. This module, sponsored by Medite Tricoya Extreme, outlines their key advantages and uses
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FeaturesInternational costs 2014
Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings
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FeaturesCPD 21 2014: Prevention of limescale
This CPD module, sponsored by Aquabion, explores the harmful consequences of limescale build-up in both domestic and industrial hot-water systems, and evaluates the available solutions
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FeaturesReview: Denys Lasdun exhibition
Visitors to the new Lasdun exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians will envy the relationship between client and architect
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FeaturesExpat hotspots
Global construction is set to boom over the next decade, so where are UK construction consultants most in demand?
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FeaturesThe Pilsdon Community: Second time lucky
When the refurbishment of a refuge for people in crisis ran into trouble, it left the community disillusioned with the building industry. But construction charity CRASH responded to its plea for help
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FeaturesTime to go back to school?
When it comes to school building work, the construction industry has been tasked with doing ‘more for less’, but as the economy picks up is it time for a rethink?
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Tamil Nadu
This week’s #buildingdoodle art work is by Meredith Bowles, director at Mole architects.
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FeaturesInterview: Mairi Johnson
While at the EFA, Mairi Johnson was obliged to espouse a design-averse school building programme she didn’t much care for. Now at Aecom, she is fulfilling her ambitions
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FeaturesInfographic: Growth in need for school places
Projected UK population growth, following inward migration and rising fertility, will have a huge impact on the need for school places, with an overall increase of 12% in the school-age population expected between 2012 and 2024. But the data shows the impact will vary widely between English regions.