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NewsAlfred McAlpine ponders appeal
Alfred McAlpine has been granted leave to appeal against an injunction obtained by Sir Robert McAlpine that stopped it from shortening its name to "McAlpine"
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Brooke hits campaign trail to win over RICS rebels
President hopes that charm offensive in 24 towns and cities will turn the tide of criticism of the institution
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NewsACE boss slams predecessors
The chief executive of the Association of Consulting Engineers has outlined a programme of rapid change for the organisation and has accused its former bosses of the body of a lack of leadership
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NewsEH begins radical overhaul of listed building system
Heritage quango launches plan to simplify protection of buildings, parks and archaeological sites
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Comment
The links effect
Specification duties are not the sole preserve of the architect. Manufacturers, contractors and installers all contribute to the choices that can make or break a building. In this flooring and roofing bumper issue, we look at the key links in the supply chain in an aeronautical extension to RAF Hendon ...
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FeaturesPlanes, brains and panels of steel
Those clever architects at Feilden Clegg Bradley didn't take the easy route to their RAF museum pavilion in Hendon. Alex Smith divebombs on the challenges of cladding a semicircular roof in stainless steel and lining it with tensile fabric
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FeaturesLight fantastic (without the tripping)
Coventry these days is whistling a merry tune as its millennium projects transform the city – not least an illuminated spiral-ramp bridge over the new public piazza. But how did they specify that tricky surface and underfoot lighting?
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Who makes what
Looking for a manufacturer of floor components such as screeds, sealants, and stair treads? Look no further than our guide to UK suppliers, provided by Barbour Index.
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Features
Just the job
After 13 years in investment banking, Linda Wheaton is training for a career in carpentry. She explains why construction is better than finance – especially for women
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NewsBroker's notes: Posh forever
I would like to issue the following statement on the stories that circulated this past weekend: During the past few months I have become accustomed to reading more and more ludicrous stories regarding my private life. The simple truth is that I am married, and whether I like it ...
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CommentOpen mike: Enemies of the people
In the first of a series of guest columns, Jeff Howell, The Sunday Telegraph's construction writer, explains what shocks the public most about their builders
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