All Features articles – Page 577
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No more New Yorks
Ever since it emerged that the collapse of the World Trade Centre was actually caused by raging fires, safety experts have been putting their heads together to see how fire protection and escape routes can be improved in new landmark buildings.
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Mark Whitby
The next president of the ICE talks to Building about his role as construction's voice on the New York tragedy, and his passion for his profession.
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Just the job
Building talks to Guy Russell of BDG McColl about how he's happiest when he's busy, but can always make time for his family
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Five tips on sprucing up your website
Wow them with a webcamThis camera can be used to broadcast the on-site progress of high-profile projects. It can be set to take photos of its subject at periodic intervals or to film continuously. Web Cams cost between £50 and £250 and are available from all major computer suppliers.Regular news ...
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What's up dock?
With a March 2002 deadline in anticipation of next year's World Cup, it's full steam ahead for Foreign Office Architects' £130m Yokohama International Port Terminal
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Cost model: Shopping centres
As government planning policy drives retail developments back into city centres, the design and construction issues of urban schemes have never been more complex. In this month’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest, in association with architect Geoffrey Reid Associates, sets out the key issues and examines the advantages, disadvantages ...
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Back to square one
Construction could take a few notes from the motor industry on process improvement
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Appointments
ContractorsJohn Williams has been appointed marketing manager at Caddick Construction.HousebuildersDavid Jackson (right) has been promoted to regional director of Redrow Homes South West. Peter Dartnell has been made technical director of Redrow Homes North West.Newland Homes has appointed Peter Hayes planning officer.ConsultantsProject and facilities consultant EC Harris has made six ...
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All Saïd and done
Born in scandal, Oxford University's Saïd Business School has succeeded in merging ancient Roman discipline with contemporary urban humanism – with a ziggurat thrown in for good measure. Building visits architect Dixon Jones' monumental building.
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Scottish parliament: The true story
Building was given exclusive access to the site and team behind one of the most misunderstood projects in recent history. Over the next eight pages, we tell the tale of triumph over adversity and interview Benedetta Tagliabue, widow of architect Enric Miralles, who is taking her husband's vision forward.
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Benedetta Tagliabue
The widow of Scottish parliament architect Enric Miralles talks to Building about her husband's death and taking over the reins of his most controversial project.
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How to do a bank job
Housebuilders must work hard to get money off bankers these days. This is the way to do it
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Appointments
ContractorsDeena Mattar (right) as been appointed to the board of Kier Group. She takes over from Duncan Brand, finance director, who retires in November.HousebuildersAlec Luhaste has joined Bryant Homes as human resources director. ClientsBrad Soller has been appointed global chief financial officer at international real estate solutions firm Bovis Lend ...
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Getting ahead
Graham Jackson of headhunter Potensis reveals what employers are really looking for and how you can use this to get to the top
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Aftershocks
Building examines the economic fallout from the US attacks. Airport projects in doubt, New hotels on hold, Share prices tumble
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Bug aesthetics
Alsop Architects' design for Queen Mary University's medical and dental school in East London takes its cue from things you can see through a microscope. And aren't they lovely?
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Five facts about sports sponsorship
Which construction firms sponsor sport?Housebuilder Berkeley Group backed a Lord's Taverners celebrity cricket match, and contractor Bovis Lend Lease will sponsor part of golf's European Seniors Tour. Regional contractor Cowlin Construction has sponsored second division football club Bristol Rovers for three years.What does it cost?Cowlin Construction paid "in excess of ...
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Architects' fees survey 2001
Architects' fees in the public housing and refurbishment sectors may still be in the doldrums, but elsewhere – particularly in private housing and leisure – fees are enjoying a modest recovery. Building looks at reasons to be cheerful
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What next for the railways?
Mike Grant examines the challenge faced by the Strategic Rail Authority and explains how it intends to set the railway back on track
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It's a wrap
It's almost finished. The vast bulk of the 660 steel-grey panels making up the facade of the GLA headquarters are in place, but the unusual shape of the building has brought unique challenges for the cladding specialists.