All Features articles – Page 256
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FeaturesWorking in Asia: Rush to the East
Suddenly Asia is the place to be - witness Arcadis’ dramatic expansion into the area with its purchase of Davis Langdon & Seah last week. But with so many players moving into the market, what can they do to ensure they survive? Iain Withers reports
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FeaturesHousing ventilation: Bit of an air con
In the race to build ever more airtight homes, it appears that housebuilders are sacrificing air quality, with some 95% of new dwellings failing Part F ventilation standards
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FeaturesThe Olympics: After the party's over
This year’s Olympics will not be the first time that London has hosted a global event of historic proportions, but what were the legacies of our previous efforts? Ike Ijeh tells a tale of grand museums, hallowed turfs and mass installation public toilets …
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FeaturesFrom London to Rio: Opportunities ahead of 2016 Olympics
For firms fresh from the successful delivery of the London Olympics, there is one obvious next port of call. Emily Wright and Anna Reynolds take a closer look at the opportunities available ahead of Rio 2016
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FeaturesRio 2016 interview: 'We need to be doing the same things in Brazil'
London 2012 has provided a great example for Rio 2016 to follow, Brazilian construction leader Paulo Safady Simão tells Emily Wright - and that’s why Rio 2016 wants to return the favour, providing plenty of Olympics work for UK firms
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Personality of the Year: Sir John Armitt
ODA bosses grab accolade for second year on the run
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Sustainable Project of the year: Brockholes Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Preston
Many schemes came forward to boast their green credentials - but Adam Khan and Max Fordham’s stunning nature reserve visitor centre was the clear winner
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012: Specialist Contractor of the year: Vector Foiltec
Vector Foiltec comes out on top this year thanks to its impressive ability to export its services and patented products abroad to very profitable effect
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Public Building Project of the Year: Stanton Williams
Central St Martins Kings Cross Campus leads where others follow
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Project/Construction Management Firm of the year: Mace
Impressive overseas development, wins on Hinkley Point and the Olympic park and a 10.2% increase in profit contributed to Mace clinching the top spot in this category
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Manufacturer of the year: Eurocell
According to judges Eurocell sets ‘an example for others to follow’. Investment in its PVC-U recycling facility paid off and the firm can now process up to 12,000 window frames per week
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Integrated Supply Chain of the year: Yorkshire Water's Asset Delivery Unit
The breadth and scale of the collaboration between Turner & Townsend and Yorkshire Water wowed the judges, with the supply chain bringing together 550 people from 12 organisations
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Housing Project of the year: Officers Field, Weymouth
The winning scheme this year will house the Olympic sailors this summer. ZeroC, HTA and Acheson’s Officers Field project was praised by judges for its sustainable credentials
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Housebuilder of the Year: Linden Homes
A stellar 2011 put ‘incredibly focused’ housebuilder on track to prove sceptics wrong
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Engineering Consultant of the year: Expedition
It was Expedition that impressed the judges the most this year with its flat management structure and healthy growth. The firm has boosted profit by 31.5% and entered new markets
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Cut the Carbon: The Alumet Group
Refurbishing old buildings and developing a mounting system for solar panels were just two of the environmentally-friendly actions that helped the Alumet Group top the table this year
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Contractor of the year (up to £300m): Thomas Vale Construction
Despite some astounding financial results from runners-up in this category Thomas Vale was unanimously voted the winner, with excellent company values and high customer care levels
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Major Contractor of the year (over £300m): Sir Robert McAlpine
In the Olympic year, Sir Robert McAlpine takes the gong in this category in recognition of its outstanding ability to deliver projects - the best example being the 2012 stadium which came in under budget and two months early
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the year (fewer than 100 staff): Prosurv Consult
Prosurv Consult scooped this award by wowing the judges with its ability to deliver growth in turnover, profit and staff in a year that has challenged the hardiest of consultants
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the year (100 staff or over): Faithful + Gould
Faithful+Gould comes out on top for this category this year thanks to its ability to produce impressive financials at home and abroad while also winning repeat business