All Features articles – Page 166
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Sketch of the week: Former flour mill
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contractor broadens reach with concrete frame work
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Airport towers: A fond farewell? Part 1
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
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
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
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
Performers at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games
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Sir Robert McAlpine: The hollow crown?
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
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Patrick Ward, a director at Haysom Ward Miller Architects
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This week in 2006
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
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
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