All Features articles – Page 166

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    Sketch of the week: Former flour mill

    2016-08-26T06:00:00Z

    This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Chris Robinson, one of the partners in Aldington Craig and Collinge

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    Image of the week: Now ready to depart?

    2016-08-26T06:00:00Z

    Hoardings are due to come down on the rebuilt platforms 7 to 15 of London Bridge station this week

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    Scotland Yard: Crime scene

    2016-08-26T06:00:00Z

    In converting a 1930s police station into the Metropolitan Police’s new HQ, contractor Bam faced a difficult case. But noise reduction criteria, a cramped site and a high level of security were no match for Bam’s trusty team

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    This week in 1996

    2016-08-26T06:00:00Z

    ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV gives advice on the best networking events to be seen at throughout the year

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    Interview: NG Bailey's David Hurcomb

    2016-08-25T06:00:00Z

    David Hurcomb talks to ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV on why he’s not fazed by the last-minute delay to go ahead with Hinkley, how the UK needs to get on with Heathrow expansion and the virtues of working for a privately owned company

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    Contractors' interims: Grave new world

    2016-08-24T06:00:00Z

    After the shock Brexit referendum result, contractors have found themselves wondering how to adapt to survive in the renewed climate of economic uncertainty

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    Market review: Get comfortable

    2016-08-23T06:00:00Z

    Despite Brexit causing an unwelcome stir, the total level of output is now comfortably above its pre-recession peak

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    Procurement update: Uncertain markets

    2016-08-22T06:00:00Z

    With the emergent challenges of Brexit, how can the industry drive improved innovation, productivity and value for money through commercially responsible procurement?

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    Airport towers: A fond farewell? Part 2

    2016-08-17T10:25:00Z

    With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent continues his look at some of the more interesting examples

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    Ambitious Keltbray sees Dunne deal as game changer

    2016-08-16T11:46:00Z

    Contractor broadens reach with concrete frame work

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    Airport towers: A fond farewell? Part 1

    2016-08-16T10:15:00Z

    With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent looks at some of the more interesting examples of this aviation mainstay

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    Let's love industrial estates

    2016-08-15T08:00:00Z

    The changing nature of manufacturing and enterprise means we need to unlock many sites in our cities, integrating industrial estates with surrounding neighbourhoods

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    A smart move

    2016-08-12T06:00:00Z

    Today’s retirees enjoy incomes higher than their 20-something counterparts and many are sitting on large family homes. No wonder investors have their eye on the UK’s retirement market

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    The new grand tour of Europe

    2016-08-12T06:00:00Z

    Where’s a EU-positive culture vulture to go this summer for a lingering look at all the architectural gems the Continent has to offer? Some industry experts suggest an itinerary …

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    Image of the week: Dancing on the edge

    2016-08-12T06:00:00Z

    Performers at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games

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    Sir Robert McAlpine: The hollow crown?

    2016-08-12T06:00:00Z

    Family firm Sir Robert McAlpine is once again without a boss. So, what happened, and can things be different for the next person to take the job?

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    Sketch of the week: Snooker club

    2016-08-12T06:00:00Z

    This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Patrick Ward, a director at Haysom Ward Miller Architects

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    This week in 2006

    2016-08-12T06:00:00Z

    Four remaining bidders for the role of Olympic delivery partner for the London 2012 Olympics were given their last chance to bag the £5.2bn project

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    Baylis Old School: Brute strength

    2016-08-11T06:00:00Z

    While many brutalist schools are being knocked down, one in south London is making a virtue of its architectural heritage and converting into housing. Photographs by Edmund Sumner

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    What to specify: Residential

    2016-08-10T11:41:00Z

    This week One Lusty Gaze gets a soil and waste system, Orchard Village receives aluminium curtain walling and Hansgrohe releases its chrome plated overhead shower