All Features articles – Page 516
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FeaturesHow to build a model community
Two reports have tried to provide assembly instructions for the ideal sustainable community. We find out if they work.
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FeaturesGherkin, interior
As the first Swiss Re office workers jostle for the best desks in Foster and Partners' cigar-shaped tower, Martin Spring takes a trip to the top and discovers the design tricks that make it the only green skyscraper in London.
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FeaturesTony no mates
Say hello to Tony. Tony is a prime minister. But Tony is sad, because even though he has lots of money and the kit for lovely new schools and hospitals, all his friends are too busy to help him to put them together. So Tony might not be ...
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FeaturesDesigning by Numbers
Design codes are like Huntley & Palmers biscuit tins: people see different things in them. In fact, the only thing everyone agrees about is that they are here to stay. We get to the bottom of the argument.
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FeaturesDoorstepping
Miller Homes has come a long way from its Edinburgh roots. So far, in fact, that it added a southern division to its seven regions at the start of the year. Ian Beal, former regional managing director with Wilson Connolly and Redrow, is heading the new operation
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Outside: Expert Eye
We unveil the future of high-tech individualised prefab – and two manufacturers create it
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Fact File
Planning approvals A definite quickening of pace is evident in the data for last month, with Scotland and north-west England leading the race to build. However, Yorkshire, Wales and Northern Ireland are experiencing a development hiatus, and activity is low in Greater London New-build completions Completions in the private sector ...
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>Inside - products and services
Whirl of mid-price spas The latest range of Whirlpool baths from Hansgrohe's Pharo brand is set at a medium price range. The 200 series is made from acrylic and comes in sizes suited to UK bathrooms such as 170 cm length and 70 cm width. There are seven different models ...
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An Investment Opportunity?
The government is consulting with industry over the introduction of property investment funds. the director of FPDSavills Research, answers key questions about the proposals for residential PIFs and how they could affect the housebuilding industry
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FeaturesMajor contractor of the year: more than £200m turnover
Its no-nonsense, no-gimmicks approach, coupled with a determination to get the basics right, gave Kier the winning edge in this award, sponsored by Skansen Interiors
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FeaturesContractor of the year: Less than £200m turnover
A dazzling set of financial results accompanied by some of the finest examples of best practice meant Midas was first in line for this award, sponsored by Kingspan
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FeaturesMajor Housebuilder of the year: more than 2000 homes
A series of financial and commercial coups has secured Taylor Woodrow its place above the very best in the business for this award, sponsored by Lafarge UK Services
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FeaturesHousebuilder of the year: 500-2000 homes
Countryside Properties' highly intelligent approach to building houses has won it recognition in government circles and the top spot in this coveted award, sponsored by Wavin
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FeaturesRegional Housebuilder of the year: fewer than 500 homes
You can't argue with a 40% profit leap and a customer satisfaction result that's off the scale – so the judges just had to hand Ward Homes this British Gypsum-sponsored prize
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FeaturesYoung achiever of the year
The talent, ambition and hard work of the five finalists of this CITB-sponsored award are proof, if any were needed, that the industry can and does attract the very best people
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FeaturesArchitectural practice of the year
What took Allies and Morrison into the lead in this fiercely competitive category, sponsored by Reynaers, was an overwhelming endorsement of its work by satisfied clients
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FeaturesArup in China
Michael Kwok has been with Arup for 20 years, and he is now director of Arup Hong Kong and Arup China. Michael, who lives in Hong Kong and commutes to Beijing most weeks, told Andy Pearson about his role in the astonishing Beijing boom