More Focus – Page 127

  • Scottish parliament
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    Infographic: All eyes on Scotland

    2014-09-18T17:45:00Z

    This week’s infographic looks at the impact of a Scottish vote in favour of independence

  • Global infrastructure: Aviation
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    Global infrastructure: Aviation

    2014-09-18T06:00:00Z

    What can cost, time and functional metrics tell you about delivering a capital programme in the aviation sector? David Crewe of Turner Townsend explains why it makes sense to reach beyond the traditional measures of development efficiency

  • The class of 2014
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    The class of 2014: Contractors and housebuilders

    2014-09-17T06:00:00Z

    What made our contractors and housebuilders choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?

  • South Bank Tower
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    South Bank Tower: Coming out on top

    2014-09-16T06:00:00Z

    Faced with the task of adding an extra 11 storeys to its structure, the engineering team working on London’s South Bank Tower have found a way to extend its height without additional foundations or a dramatic redesign

  • Andrew Davies, Wates
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    Interview: Andrew Davies

    2014-09-12T06:00:00Z

    When Andrew Davies, Wates’ chief executive, goes to the board next month it will be to tell them how he intends to double turnover at the £1bn family firm. But don’t expect a revolution

  • Int cost Singapore
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    International costs 2014

    2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

    Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings

  • RSHP's Leadenhall Building
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    Thin end of the wedge

    2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

    The Cheesegrater does more than any other skyscraper to open itself up to the public, but it’s shame it merely adds to the chaos of London’s skyline

  • Royal College of Physicians
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    Review: Denys Lasdun exhibition

    2014-09-10T09:00:00Z

    Visitors to the new Lasdun exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians will envy the relationship between client and architect

  • careers feature
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    Expat hotspots

    2014-09-10T06:00:00Z

    Global construction is set to boom over the next decade, so where are UK construction consultants most in demand?

  • Pilsdon farm yard
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    The Pilsdon Community: Second time lucky

    2014-09-09T11:01:00Z

    When the refurbishment of a refuge for people in crisis ran into trouble, it left the community disillusioned with the building industry. But construction charity CRASH responded to its plea for help

  • School
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    Time to go back to school?

    2014-09-05T06:01:00Z

    When it comes to school building work, the construction industry has been tasked with doing ‘more for less’, but as the economy picks up is it time for a rethink?

  • Mairi Johnson
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    Interview: Mairi Johnson

    2014-09-05T06:00:00Z

    While at the EFA, Mairi Johnson was obliged to espouse a design-averse school building programme she didn’t much care for. Now at Aecom, she is fulfilling her ambitions

  • Infographic index
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    Infographic: Growth in need for school places

    2014-09-05T06:00:00Z

    Projected UK population growth, following inward migration and rising fertility, will have a huge impact on the need for school places, with an overall increase of 12% in the school-age population expected between 2012 and 2024. But the data shows the impact will vary widely between English regions.

  • Unite’s plans for a 759-bed student block off Greetham Street in Portsmouth
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    Student digs

    2014-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Despite rising tuition fees, university applications in the UK have risen to an all-time high. How is the industry is coping with the demand for student accommodation?

  • Broadwater Farm Inclusive Campus
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    Broadwater Farm Inclusive Campus: Down on the farm

    2014-09-04T06:00:00Z

    The Broadwater Farm Inclusive Campus accommodates on one site both special educational needs and mainstream schooling and is the culmination of a radical programme of inner-city renewal

  • H.O.U.S.E 1
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    Our H.O.U.S.E

    2014-09-04T06:00:00Z

    Combining the benefits of high enviromental efficiency and prefabricated design and assembly, the student-designed H.O.U.S.E is setting the benchmark for regulation friendly housing

  • watertight concrete sika
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    What to specify: Regulations

    2014-09-03T09:02:00Z

    This week’s regulations products include the installation of Taraflex flooring in a Stockport gym to match sports surface regulations, and ensuring that the Library of Birmingham meets watertight requirements

  • Tracker: August 2014
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    Tracker: July 2014

    2014-09-02T06:00:00Z

    Construction activity remains consistent as the index picks up five points for the month, while the orders index sees a small incline and residential experiences a significant uptick

  • Scotland
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    Will they stay or will they go?

    2014-08-29T06:00:00Z

    What effects would a ‘Yes’ vote in the Scottish referendum have on the industry?

  • Mark Davey
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    Interview: Mark Davey

    2014-08-28T06:00:00Z

    Defying five years of recession, cladding company Lakesmere has experienced rapid growth. MD Mark Davey reveals how the firm beat the downturn