All Features articles – Page 262

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Calmer waters: Dave Sheridan of Keepmoat

2013-03-06T10:04:00Z

Keepmoat has had a choppy 12 months since its merger with Apollo. But new boss Dave Sheridan is confident that the wind is changing
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Sir Terry Leahy: The Other Side of the Checkout

2013-03-01T07:00:00Z

Sir Terry Leahy was one of the industry’s toughest clients as boss of Tesco. Now he’s become an investor in green building technology - and he wants your business
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Dulux Trade Awards 2012

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Contractor painters that go the extra mile have been rewarded by Dulux Trade
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50 stars of sustainability: M to S

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: S to V

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Co-op’s Manchester HQ: Invisible touch

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Hidden within its structure and deep underground, concrete has played a central role in turning the Co-op’s new Manchester HQ into the UK’s greenest office
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CRASH: Transforming St Paul’s Homes

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

With support from CRASH, its patrons and supporters, derelict almshouses have been transformed into comfortable homes that provide a sanctuary for those that have experienced real hardship
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The HCA: 'It's time to deliver'

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Does the appointment of new chief executive Andy Rose end a period of uncertainty for the HCA?
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Care homes: The new way to get old

2013-02-28T09:57:00Z

According to a Dutch idea, older people need on-site restaurants, bars, village squares and beauty parlours. Is the UK is ready for a revolution in care home design?
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Cost update Q4 2012

2013-02-28T07:00:00Z

Building costs rose at the end of the year due largely to a change in holiday pay rules, but material prices remain steady. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company reports
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50 stars of sustainability: J to L

2013-02-28T07:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: D to J

2013-02-27T10:22:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: A to D

2013-02-26T11:09:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme annual survey 2013

2013-02-25T14:02:00Z

Every year the Considerate Constructors Scheme asks the building industry and the general public for their views, here’s a summary of what they said this time …
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The retrofit debate: A strong argument for public expenditure

2013-02-25T13:58:00Z

Ahead of Ecobuild, a panel of experts gathered to discuss how to bring about a national retrofitting programme to make the nation’s existing building stock carbon neutral
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Adapting to climate change

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Some climate change is now inevitable. But are we doing enough to adapt building designs to our uncertain future?
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You are now entering Ecobuild

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Joanna Lumley, the Waste Totem, the Zero Bills home, the return of the Ecobuild Arena and other highlights from this year’s show
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Sustainable and irresistible

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Not only is beautiful design compatible with sustainability, it can be integral to it. Ike Ijeh offers four eye-catching examples
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Launch zone

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Some of the new products on display at Ecobuild, from ceramic flooring, via sanitary and ventilation solutions, to the latest roofing systems
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Sustainable Project of the Year

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 Building Awards. Here’s this year’s shortlist