All Features articles – Page 552
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Lifetime costs: pitched roofs
You've got your pitched roof, but how do you cover it? Peter Mayer of Building Performance Group considers the whole-life costs of a variety of roofing options, from bitumen to concrete to metal to tiling …
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FeaturesShifting London a little to the east
Ken Livingstone's mission is to preside over the biggest expansion of the capital since Victoria and Cubitt. To do that he has to get CrossRail built, and preferably though Royal Docks. We tracked him down at MIPIM and got a dramatic progress report …
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FeaturesPeople, get ready
Despite having its budget slashed by government, the Strategic Rail Authority is driving through plans to build brand new British stations. But where is it planning to get the money?
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Know your rights
Confused about your employment rights? We explain the protection you are entitled to at work
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Ready for the ride?
With the stock market stuck in the doldrums, the allure of a management buyout has never been stronger. But be warned: going private is a roller-coaster ride that requires guts, patience and the ability to hold on by the seat of your pants …
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FeaturesStretching the truth
Or, how a sculptural fabric roof at Chatham's historic dockyard was designed to be energy efficient – something that everybody thought was impossible. As Alex Smith discovered, the solution was in the spec
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WakeyWakeyWakey
David Bentley of NetConstruct explains why firms should be more worried than they are about their internet strategies
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Appointments
Contractors Structural and cladding contractor PCE has appointed Ian Bowes operations manager.Contractor Benson has appointed Ian Pinington regional business development manager for the South-east division. He will be based in the firm's Reigate office.M&E contractor Glibbery Services has appointed Michael Craven electrical contracts director.Housebuilders Alan Tester and Brian ...
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Cost update: March 2003
We focus on the cost of brick and blockwork, glances at the latest materials price changes and works out how much to pay a sparks
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FeaturesArchitectural manoeuvres on the Tyne
There is a new star on Gateshead's glittering design scene: a Foster-designed music centre. But with dedicated venues for classical and jazz butting up against each other, Laing O'Rourke had to box clever to stop the improv interfering with the Rimsky-Korsakov.
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FeaturesBack to skool: Company colleges
Here's an idea that could help you in the battle to retain your most promising employees – and get more out of them to boot. Try setting up a company university.
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FeaturesOn the beat with building control
It’s not easy being a building control officer – you have to be exacting yet diplomatic. We spent the day with three honchos from Southwark council and found out what eventful lives they lead – that, and not to go on a roof alone with an angry builder …
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FeaturesFull circle
This is the tale of how David Bucknall sold his family firm, then five years later bought it back in an adrenalin-charged race against the clock. We chart the rise and fall of Citex and talks to Bucknall about how he got his old job back.
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Crystal island
Following the great tradition of creating glass structures for public events, the Austrian city of Graz is starting its year as European Capital of Culture with Vito Acconi's astonishing Mur Island
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It shouldn't happen to a vet
The CIS tax scheme is having a welcome makeover – but it may mean contractors have to check the status of their subbies …
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Just the job
Turner & Townsend's rail director Martin Berry talks to us about the challenges he faces
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FeaturesMan of manners
David Hardy is a community-spirited man – chair of his parish hall, school governor and a fan of village life. Now he's trying to introduce a bit more neighbourliness into construction. We meet the manager of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
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FeaturesUnder the volcano
There are two kinds of city on the precarious slopes of the global construction economy – those making the uphill climb and the rest heading down with singed feet.