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  • Features

    The rush

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Red Bull Racing has taken an abandoned Second World War wind tunnel and turned it into a state-of-the-art testing facility. We report on the engineering that could give the Formula 1 team a competitive edge

  • Features

    20 facts about MIPIM

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Stuck for small talk? Elaine Knutt lists 20 things you always wanted to know about MIPIM (if only you’d realised it before)

  • Dream boats
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    Dream boats

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Whether you’re admiring them from the quayside at Cannes or partying on board, you can’t fail to be impressed. Adrian Morgan steps inside the super-yachts of the super-rich and famous

  • Features

    But seriously ...

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    What makes MIPIM such an industry must-do? Elaine Knutt explains why it’s not just the champagne and canapés that keep people coming back

  • Don't forget your toothbrush
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    Don't forget your toothbrush...

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    ...or any of these other essential items when you pack your bags for MIPIM

  • Foundation Maeght is one of the Cote d'Azur's star attractions
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    Site seeing

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Even the strongest constitution can find traipsing between stands and drinking into the small hours a bit much after a while. So how about playing hooky for an afternoon? Naomi Stungo suggests some great buildings to visit nearby

  • Features

    Eat, drink and mingle

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Want to win friends and influence people at MIPIM? Victoria Madine reveals the golden rules of successful networking

  • Features

    7 uses for a dead business car

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    You’ll come home with stacks of them, half of which you’ll never look at again. Here are some alternative uses for your unwanted cards

  • Features

    "Only a helicopterwould do"

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Building’s deputy editor Phil Clark – a veteran of five MIPIMS – relives his favourite Cannes stories

  • News

    MIPIM 2005

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    The essential guide to MIPIM 2005. What to take. What to talk about. How to network. Things to see.

  • Breaking news
    News

    New chief executive appointed in Galliford Try reshuffle

    2005-02-24T17:04:00Z

    Greg Fitzgerald, managing director of the housing division, to take up new role from July, as David Calverley becomes chairman.

  • Features

    ‘Demolition Dave’ bids for TV fame

    2005-02-23T17:36:00Z

    Contractor hopes new comedy series will bring down the house and get commissioned for the small screen.

  • Anthony Peter
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    Tsunami diary: treading carefully

    2005-02-23T17:12:00Z

    The work of building shelters and camps for victims of the tsunami is being hampered by a shortage of engineers and building materials, says Arup civil engineer Anthony Peter.

  • HOK Duxford
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    HOKs away for aviation museum

    2005-02-23T15:33:00Z

    Designs by HOK reveal a gigantic new exhibition space for 30 historic aircraft.

  • Gordon Brown
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    Silverdale masterplan revealed

    2005-02-23T14:59:00Z

    Masterplan for North Staffs brownfield site will be submitted for outline planning after further consultation.

  • News

    Cherry close to taking Countryside private

    2005-02-23T16:41:00Z

    MBO vehicle Copthorn says it will compulsorily buy all shares by 7 April.

  • IOC meeting room
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    Modular building lifts Londons Olympic chances

    2005-02-23T15:51:00Z

    Bid organisers craned a modular meeting room onto a 22-storey housing block to give IOC members a clear view of London's vision.

  • The Tower
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    Hurleypalmerflatt appointed fit-out engineer on Foster tower

    2005-02-23T10:29:00Z

    Engineerying consultancy is appointed design and building services engineer for fit out of 23-storey building.

  • Ealing Station Crossrail
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    Government launches Crossrail bill

    2005-02-23T10:09:00Z

    Alistair Darling backs scheme but indicates that private funding will be required for the £10bn project.

  • Unsafe gantry
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    Builder sent to prison after assaulting HSE inspector

    2005-02-22T17:48:00Z

    Eric Dawson is sent to four months in prison after assaulting HSE inspector Martin Smith, and causing criminal damage.