All Features articles – Page 596
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Keeping Ken cool
The arresting shape of the new home for London's mayor and the Greater London Authority is far from being its only innovative feature. The building also houses the ultimate in state-of-the-art, energy-saving air-conditioning and glazing systems.
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Cost study: Housing for young people
Harlow Foyer, a Housing Forum demonstration project for housing young people, used timber-frame construction and partnering principles to come in on time and on budget.
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Damage limitation
The World Trade Centre disaster has led to heightened concern over attacks on prominent buildings. We examine what is being done to reduce the terrorist threat and limit the damage that can be caused
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PFI goes global
Despite the mass of controversy around PFIs in the UK, other countries all over the world are keen to get in on the act. We investigate how British firms are exporting their PFI experience
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Tate modernised
Tate Britain's £32m redevelopment is a textbook example of current thinking on gallery and historic building refurbishment
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What's IT worth?
As key construction players go global, the need for intranets and extranets is mushrooming. But what are the benefits of such systems and, with firms spending millions on IT every year, do they offer value for money?
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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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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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Back to square one
Construction could take a few notes from the motor industry on process improvement
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Be prepared
Britain may not be in the euro, but that doesn't mean the new currency won't affect your business
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World Wide Winners
Last year's league table of the 50 largest contractors' websites found that firms had a lot to learn. Leeds University has just complied a second table: so which firms have got the hang of this e-marketing business?
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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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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 ...