All Features articles – Page 418
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Olympics swell boom
The industry is booming, and with Olympics projects, retail work and office developments in the pipeline, there’s further growth in store
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FeaturesMilliken Carpet: We’ve got it covered
Mary-Lorraine Hughes of Milliken Carpet tells us how her firm works to increase the longevity of flooring in commercial buildings and reduce the amount sent to landfill
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FeaturesNot everyone’s cheering
At 3pm on 19 May, all the public outrage that accompanied the delay to Wembley stadium will dissolve in the heat of an FA Cup final. But many of the firms that built it will find it harder to forget, particularly those in administration.
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FeaturesWhat it costs: Textile floor coverings
The whole-life costs of textile floor coverings can be distinctly pricey for commercial and domestic buildings. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans reviews the options
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FeaturesLost in space
Surface Architects’ conversion of Birkbeck College’s film and media research centre is a complex sculpture that breaks down distinctions between walls, floors and ceilings, opening it up to all manner of interpretations. Martin Spring makes one or two
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FeaturesIs the housing industry ready for HIPs?
Despite facing widespread criticism HIPs are due to happen in a month, will they hit the ground running?
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FeaturesFast food to fast fuel?
Can hamburger fat really be a sustainable solution to power our homes?
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I’m happy with who I am
Tough rules on the energy certification of buildings come into force next year, but a survey suggests that most landlords and occupiers would rather live with a poor rating than go to all the bother of getting in shape. Thomas Lane looks at the results
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FeaturesIs the grass any greener on the other side?
The lawn may look plush over at the clients’ and contractors’ place, but that doesn’t necessarily mean envious consultants should jump the fence.
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Appointments
ContractorsSurfacing and civil engineering contractor Bardon Contracting has promoted Dominic O’Reilly from national proposals manager to national commercial manager. HousebuildersLovell has appointed Paul Harris operations manager for north-west England. He joins from Persimmon Homes.One Vision Housing, a housing association in Sefton, Merseyside, has appointed Gordon Ronald head of regeneration and ...
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FeaturesA mind blowing evening ...
Derren Brown added his mystifying presence to last week’s construction industry Oscars
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FeaturesCost model: Tall buildings
Cities throughout the UK are developing residential towers and landmark skyscrapers. Steve Watts and Neal Kalita of Davis Langdon consider the design and construction challenges of high-rise development and provide a cost model for a central London office tower
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FeaturesTime for a change of scene
Just because you‘ve been in the same job for a few years doesn’t mean you have to stay there until the credits roll. Often, you can take the skills you’ve developed and use them in an entirely different way. Sarah Richardson pitches three scenarios for each of our virtual construction ...
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FeaturesIf I didn’t work in construction ...
Not many industries offer the chance to plan the world’s greatest sporting extravaganzas, help to rebuild regions ravaged by natural disasters or live with penguins. Here’s one that does.
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FeaturesDancing with disaster
Right from the start, Foster + Partners’ Willis building was blown off course by legal problems and higher than expected winds. But much worse was to follow ... Thomas Lane found out how the team behind the City skyscraper fought back
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FeaturesThe view from the deep end
The first year in a new career can be frustrating, hectic and terrible for your sleep. It can also be the most rewarding 12 months of your life. Dan Stewart caught up with four young starters who are juggling first projects, training and even a social life
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FeaturesFive ways to make a splash
From flogging posters to doing up tube stations, the career paths of the directors of Urban Splash weren’t necessarily heading in the same direction until they converged at the cutting-edge developer. Anna Goldie spoke to them
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