All Features articles – Page 479
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FeaturesJoined-up thinking
In an age of ingenious designs, bridges have become the latest must-have commission for architects. Fortunately, engineers seem happy to share the plaudits with their new colleagues. Here, we look at the stunning results of architect Hakes Associates and engineer Buro Happold’s joint venture
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FeaturesJust the job
Surveyor Gemma Petrie on raising the profile of Midlands women in the construction industry
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FeaturesHow to get out of jail using a trowel
Inmates at Wandsworth are being given the chance to escape from a life of crime by building their own prison walls.
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FeaturesThe dragon tamed
Nearing completion, on time and close to budget, the Welsh assembly in Cardiff has managed to avoid the excesses of the Scottish parliament. But this welcome result belies an arduous, epic journey that involved the client ditching its original procurement route as costs started to escalate …
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Koolhaas strikes again
For his latest trick, a £70m Portuguese concert hall, Rem Koolhaas has subverted the earnest business of concertgoing with another masterpiece of architectural surrealism
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Costs: Doorsets and site assembled doors
What are the cost benefits of factory-finished doorsets compared with doors assembled on site? Peter Mayer of the Building Performance Group looks at the whole-life values
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FeaturesSpecifier Products
Keep sun rays, draughts and burglars where they belong with these door and window products, which also include high-speed industrial doors and one-way mirror film. Plus, all the latest industry happenings
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FeaturesDoors and windows
In this week’s issue, keeping up with new technology in doors and windows, the whole-life costs of factory-finished doorsets and all the latest portal-related products. But first, the many ways in which you can reduce solar gain
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FeaturesTony’s plans for Thomas
Thomas Vale has acquired the reputation of being Britain’s best small contractor. This is of course wrong. It’s really pretty big – and getting bigger. We met the man behind it; Mikael Gothage took his photo
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Lead times
The big changes anticipated at the end of last year have failed to materialise as lead times remain steady, says Rob Darrow of Mace.
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FeaturesThe scottish experiment
Scotland’s Building Regulations have always been a bit different from the rest of the UK, but they’re about to become very different indeed. We report on the changes planned, and explains why Whitehall is taking an interest.
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Spotlight on curtain walling
Gavin Murgatroyd of Gardiner & Theobald takes a closer look at curtain walling
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FeaturesTeam captains
The Olympics are about training, dedication and beating the odds. The 2012 bid team need the same qualities as the athletes – and vision besides …
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FeaturesFast breeder
The nuclear power industry will spend at least £60bn over the next 30 years, and a lot more if, as seems increasingly likely, it starts building new reactors. So how can contractors join the new atomic age?