All Features articles – Page 598
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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Appointments
ContractorsMansell has appointed Patrick Scannell, formerly of Bryant, group finance director. HousebuildersChristine Tiernan (right) has been promoted to sales and marketing director of Laing Homes Thames Valley.Westbury Homes has appointed Steve Baker land manager. Antony Rowan has been promoted to assistant land manager.Bristol-based Edward Ware Homes has appointed Peter Webb, ...
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Sir Robert McAlpine leaps to the top in August
Deals worth £113.5m propel contractor up the league table, £50m ahead of nearest rival.
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Meet the new boss
… and the one thing you can say about the supermarket magnates and aerospace high flyers coming in to shake up construction is that they're not the same as the old boss. But are they any better?
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The brick revolution
A brick system that triples the speed of wall construction and does away with the need for a skilled bricklayer, saving both time and money? It could shake the industry to its foundations.