All Features articles – Page 483
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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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FeaturesJust the job
Surveyor Gemma Petrie on raising the profile of Midlands women in the construction industry
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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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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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FeaturesWe’re the Brits in America …
Historically, architects over here have made little impression on architecture over there. Now Hopkins, Hadid, Chipperfield, Adjaye, Foster and another dozen top designers have taken America by storm. We find out why they’ve become so popular so suddenly
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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?
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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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Spotlight on curtain walling
Gavin Murgatroyd of Gardiner & Theobald takes a closer look at curtain walling
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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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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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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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FeaturesHeaven sent
Jewson’s are organising a competition to find the best tradesperson in Britain.
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FeaturesPolitics and architecture
With the anticipation of a general election hanging in the air, we examine the importance of architecture to politicians and the people who vote for them – and takes stock of what Blair has done for the built environment in his eight-year tenure