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Halcrow plans to land nuclear contracts abroad
Engineer to chase decommissioning work in eastern Europe and new-build in China
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Features2012’s team players
These are the top 15 people at the ODA and its partner CLM who will make the London Games happen. Katie Puckett asked each of them what their biggest challenges will be...
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FeaturesLet the Games begin …
For David Higgins, the man in charge of delivering the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, the clock is ticking. Katie Puckett talks to him about how he’s keeping the programme on track and overleaf reveals the plans for the venues
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FeaturesBlazing a green trail
London won the 2012 Games, in part, due to its commitment to making them an environmentally sustainable event. So how does the ODA plan to deliver its promise? Vikki Miller put the question to the head of sustainability Paula Hirst
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Features“Once in a while you pinch yourself and realise how lucky you are to be working on such a great project …”
For construction professionals 2012 is a once-in-a-career opportunity. Katie Puckett talks to three of the fortunate ones about the thrill of masterplanning the Lower Lea Valley, tunnelling power lines and decontaminating land
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FeaturesThe land of opportunity
Poisoned by gasworks and left derelict, the Lower Lea Valley is crying out for regeneration. But before that happens one of the biggest compulsory purchase orders in history has to be given the nod. Mark Leftly reports on how this unprecedented land deal is taking shape
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FeaturesHow will this man make the Games safe for workers?
By enforcing a zero tolerance policy on sloppy practices. So if contractors wish to win work they’ll first have to acquaint themselves with Lawrence Waterman and his exceptionally high standards.
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FeaturesPutting Stratford on the map
The £4bn redevelopment of Stratford City was always going to be big, but when London won the Games last year it ballooned. By 2012 the two projects, which are now inextricably linked, will have created an urban centre with transport links to rival Waterloo. Mark Leftly reports on the transformation ...
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FeaturesEastern promise
We all know London will benefit from the 2012 Games, but the ripple effect is expected to reach miles out towards the east. David Blackman looks at the possibilities for this neglected area known as the Thames Gateway
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FeaturesPeters plan
He’s long been one of construction’s enthusiastic modernisers, but now the London Games has spurred Peter Rogers to redouble his efforts. In fact he and his 2012 task group have come up with a 12-point manifesto for change
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CommentOn the soapbox
WEB WATCH - Small practitioners can finally have a say in the Building Regulations, thanks to a government website. Alex Smith logged on and found out what it all has to do with speed cameras …
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Carillion captures the flag with £200m of army work
Contractor also allies with Balfour Beatty to win East London line scheme
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HBOS bids for Crest Nicholson
HBOS has demonstrated its continuing appetite for housebuilders with a bid for Crest Nicholson.
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FeaturesCost model: Small industrial units
They’re flexible, investor-friendly and easy to build. But how much does it cost to construct small industrial units? Max Wilkes of Davis Langdon explains
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‘Let’s talk again two years from now …’
Hays Executive salary guide In 2006 executives have bided their time, choosing to wait and see where the top Olympic jobs will arise. But when the time comes, it will pay to have had one or two discreet meetings with headhunters
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CommentImage aware
Companies spend millions protecting and promoting their brands. Now the Olympic Committee is trying to make “London 2012” into the next superbrand, but can you really claim ownership of a date and a city’s name?
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White Young Green hunts energy and transport firms
Consultant White Young Green intends to grow its energy and transport markets through acquisitions, it told Building this week.