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FeaturesRafael Viñoly
The Uruguayan's idea of resurrecting New York's twin towers as refined replicas of their former selves was an attempt to imagine how the city would look in 25 years.We asked him where the inspiration came from
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Call their bluff
The legal system is tilted in favour of claimants, thanks mainly to the 'pre-action protocol' that lets them growl defendants into submission. But you can fight back …
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I know something you don't
The letter entitled "Incestuous recruitment" (31 January, page 33) caught my eye, as I graduated six months ago and am now in the industry full time.
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Fun with nettles
I was fascinated to read the last paragraph of Alistair McAlpine's column (14 February, page 31).
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The other side of the story
In reference to your news story "School PFI deals attacked" (17 January, page 11), it would appear that everybody's favourite whipping boy, the PFI, has failed to live up to expectations.
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FeaturesPhysically challenged
Regulatory changes aimed at giving disabled people full access to public buildings are creating big business for contractors. But with few guidelines to help, how do firms know what to do? Cue the rise of the latest construction professional – the access consultant.
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FeaturesMike Jeffries
How did a man with the reputation of being one the industry's shrewdest (and largest) operators let Atkins get into such a mess? And how will he clear it up?
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CommentAdjudication is king
Almost five years into adjudication, are we moving away from what parliament intended the process to be? Very likely, but that's all for the good
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FeaturesPrescott's paradox
In his sustainable communities plan, the deputy PM showered south-east England with public money and gave permission for 200,000 more houses – and left many in the housing industry complaining bitterly of Stalinist tactics. How did he manage that?
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NewsMorgan Sindall profit falters as Bluestone loses £5m
But bosses predict speedy return to financial health for group's regional contracting division.
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NewsBritish embassies to get anti-terror refurbishment
Consultant Serco to oversee top-security work; labour agency Audax IT to recruit and vet workers.
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Quick, pass the binoculars
Coming up to the arbitration it's Aintree, Aintree making good ground, Aintree by a length, buy my goodness, HOK's taken them to court! HOK has taken …
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Ballast goes solo as Dutch parent finds buyer
Contractor Ballast has cut its links with its Dutch parent company to go it alone.
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NewsTwo venture capitalists linked to Atkins sale talks
Cinven and 3i named as possible buyers; Atkins boss Jeffries admits there have been 'very preliminary' talks.
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EP cuts new deal to get Allerton Bywater moving
Agency to reduce role of Gleeson–Miller in Yorkshire's millennium village in hope of beginning site work this year.
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NewsOne month hole appears in CTRL programme
Work is suspended on east London section of rail link after tunnelling disturbs 19th-century wells.
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Clarke: Start talking to schools
Education secretary Charles Clarke has called for better links to be forged between contractors and secondary schools to meet the sector's skills crisis.
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Lack of landlord stalls £300m estate plan
The £300m Ocean Estate regeneration scheme in London's East End has been delayed by the council's failure to find housing association to take on the project.
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Industry calls for six-month review of congestion charge
Trade bodies hope to present a case demonstrating financial effects of London traffic levy on industry.