All Features articles – Page 211
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This week in 2009
Five years ago ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV spoke to the graduates struggling to find work in the sector
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Agenda 15: The next phase
As the party conference season approaches, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV is now ready to unveil the next stage of its Agenda 15 campaign to create a manifesto for construction for the next parliament.
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The class of 2014: Consultants and engineers
What made our consultants and engineers choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?
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Infographic: All eyes on Scotland
This week’s infographic looks at the impact of a Scottish vote in favour of independence
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Global infrastructure: Aviation
What can cost, time and functional metrics tell you about delivering a capital programme in the aviation sector? David Crewe of Turner Townsend explains why it makes sense to reach beyond the traditional measures of development efficiency
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The class of 2014: Architects
What made our architects choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?
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The class of 2014: Contractors and housebuilders
What made our contractors and housebuilders choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?
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CPD 23 2014: High-performance insulation for curtain wall facades
The facade is one of the key elements governing the thermal performance of office buildings, which can be undermined by large expanses of glazing. This CPD module, sponsored by Dow Corning, examines two solutions
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South Bank Tower: Coming out on top
Faced with the task of adding an extra 11 storeys to its structure, the engineering team working on London’s South Bank Tower have found a way to extend its height without additional foundations or a dramatic redesign
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Interview: Andrew Davies
When Andrew Davies, Wates’ chief executive, goes to the board next month it will be to tell them how he intends to double turnover at the £1bn family firm. But don’t expect a revolution
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Sketch of the week: Almaty
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by architect Mike Oades at Atomik Architecture.
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This week in 2004
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV gives its architectural review of the new Scottish Parliament building in Holyrood
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Thin end of the wedge
The Cheesegrater does more than any other skyscraper to open itself up to the public, but it’s shame it merely adds to the chaos of London’s skyline
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CPD 22 2014: Introduction to acetylated engineered wood panel products
Acetylated wood panels can offer improved durability and moisture resistance compared to traditional MDF. This module, sponsored by Medite Tricoya Extreme, outlines their key advantages and uses
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International costs 2014
Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings
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CPD 21 2014: Prevention of limescale
This CPD module, sponsored by Aquabion, explores the harmful consequences of limescale build-up in both domestic and industrial hot-water systems, and evaluates the available solutions
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Review: Denys Lasdun exhibition
Visitors to the new Lasdun exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians will envy the relationship between client and architect
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Expat hotspots
Global construction is set to boom over the next decade, so where are UK construction consultants most in demand?
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The Pilsdon Community: Second time lucky
When the refurbishment of a refuge for people in crisis ran into trouble, it left the community disillusioned with the building industry. But construction charity CRASH responded to its plea for help