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FeaturesStress relief: coping with the psychological impact of recession
The financial damage suffered by the industry is reflected in the emotional damage suffered by its workers. But big boys don’t cry, and they don’t seek help when they need it
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Lead times: January-March 2009
If you want to know about the latest changes to lead times – well there are hardly any. Only two categories have altered, and the situation looks set to stay that way
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FeaturesSpotlight on sustainability
Lead times may have levelled out, but if you are commissioning the latest green technologies there could still be a bit of a wait. Brian Moone of Mace gives an idea of what to expect
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CommentBusiness doctor: advice on staying afloat
So Building got a panel of experts together to tell them how to make it through the recession. You might want to get yourself a drink and listen in
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NewsConstruction Consultant or Surveyor of the Year
Davis Langdon has assumed its habitual position on the winner's rostrum, despite stiff competition, particularly from Turner & Townsend
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Architectural Practice of the Year
The coveted architect's prize has been taken by a practice that has transformed itself from rising star to major player on Britain's architectural stage
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Engineering Consultant of the Year
This year's winner scooped the prize for excellence in building impossible buildings, ambitious overseas expansion and, of course, furniture design
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Project/Construction Management Firm of the Year
It is rare that a month goes by without Turner & Townsend being mentioned in connection to a major project, so we just had to mention it in the winner's box here
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Major Contractor of the Year (£500m + turnover)
This year Wates came out on top, thanks to a splendid combination of economic success, innovation and social responsibility
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Contractor of the Year (Up to £500m turnover)
One of the hardest-fought categories in any Building Awards has been taken by a contractor whose turnover is growing as fast as its reputation
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Specialist Contractor of the Year
One of the toughest categories in the Building Awards was dominated by a firm that bristled with technical innovation and smart business ideas
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Best New Firm of the Year
A Sunderland social housing contractor took the prize in this new category, thanks to its enlightened employment policies, green innovations and rock 'n' roll plumber
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Integrated Supply Chain Team of the Year
It's hard to imagine a Building Schools for the Future project without collaborative working, but the winner here proves that if done well, it can push the finished product that extra mile
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The Wrap Award for Sustainable Construction
Despite the downturn, sustainability remains paramount and the winner this year is a company that has turned waste into a resource
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Manufacturer of the Year
This year's nominees are a sign that innovation knows no downturn, and the winner shows that a recession doesn't mean that you have to stop investing
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Housing Project of the Year
Housing is not so dead after all, as is demonstrated by this range of impressive nominees - and the even more impressive winner
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Building Magazine Project of the Year
The regeneration of Liverpool was one of the most spectacular urban projects the UK has ever seen. And one of the most successful ...
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Public Building Project of the Year
Public building has come into its own over the past year and the winner of this category has set a standard for others to follow
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Major Housebuilder of the Year
Bellway Homes is tackling the storm in the housing sector while still keeping a good deal of canvas spread - and without losing too many of its crew
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Housebuilder of the Year
The winner in this category demonstrated that it is perfectly possible to sell houses even in the worst slump in living memory - all you have to do is build good ones