All ɫTV articles in 8 November 2013 – Page 4
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Corruption: Time for a deep-clean
A CIOB survey suggests that corruption is still rife in construction. So what more can be done to remove this stain on the industry’s reputation?
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E-disclosure: A clearer path?
As electronic communication and documents become increasingly ubiquitous, procedures around disclosure have to be updated to keep up
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My digital life … Tina Cardy
The Institution of Structural Engineers director of communication on the pros and cons of social media, Caitlin Moran, and how Google stops her getting lost
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Industry leaders hit out at ‘box-ticking’ energy-audit scheme
Critics say “mad” government scheme risks duplicating existing programmes
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Who’s Afraid of big bad post modernism?
Post-modern classicism may be unfashionable today, but it was a clearly defined period in architecture. And its early adopters still working today are in denial
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HS2 £11m over budget on engineering design work
Prime minister turns to ex-London 2012 boss to cut costs as ɫTV’s research reveals overspend
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Time for an industry makeover
Construction is making strides, but it is crucial we also work to improve the industry’s image among the wider public and - most importantly - future recruits
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Features
Steel Insight: Frame solutions
When cost planning structural steelwork, careful and early information gathering is essential to making the right decision about what frame solution to choose
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ɫTV buys a pint for … Jones Lang LaSalle
Wellington, web dating and Walsall were discussed in a heavily-themed boozer when ɫTV bought a pint for Jones Lang LaSalle
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Lending schemes ‘failing to help construction’, says FMB
Trade body warns that finance initiative designed to help construction SMEs must be simplified
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Parkview Green: What a performance
Arup-designed building in Beijing, China, is among projects shortlisted for the 2014 ɫTV Performance Awards
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Workers reject ‘derisory’ pay rise offer from CIJC
Trade union leaders condemn offer and say it would mean workers’ pay falls in real terms
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Barratt completes CZWG residential building
Housebuilder completes first of three residential towers next to Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium
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Increasing public awareness of engineering is vital
Civil engineers create the infrastructure society needs to function - but we’re not good at communicating that
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Features
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre roof, Athens
Athens’ vast £500m Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre is being crowned with a 10,000m2 ferrocement canopy, designed by Expedition Engineering. Why did the UK practice settled on this unusual choice of material?
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RIBA and Arup call for digital revolution in planning process
Report calls for a working group to be established to give architects better access to data on cities and people
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Aecom launches programme management consulting arm
New business to be led by former Turner Townsend infrastructure director Paul Dyson
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HS2: Obstacles ahead
What does the Labour Party’s ambivalence towards HS2 mean for those looking to work on the £43bn project?
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Graduate civil engineer salaries up 7% in three years
ICE hails survey’s finding as “very good news” for profession