All Features articles – Page 211

  • Graduates Sept 09
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    This week in 2009

    2014-09-19T06:00:00Z

    Five years ago ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV spoke to the graduates struggling to find work in the sector

  • Crane
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    Agenda 15: The next phase

    2014-09-19T06:00:00Z

    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.

  • The class of 2014
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    The class of 2014: Consultants and engineers

    2014-09-19T00:00:00Z

    What made our consultants and engineers choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?

  • Scottish parliament
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    Infographic: All eyes on Scotland

    2014-09-18T17:45:00Z

    This week’s infographic looks at the impact of a Scottish vote in favour of independence

  • Global infrastructure: Aviation
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    Global infrastructure: Aviation

    2014-09-18T06:00:00Z

    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

  • The class of 2014
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    The class of 2014: Architects

    2014-09-18T06:00:00Z

    What made our architects choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?

  • The class of 2014
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    The class of 2014: Contractors and housebuilders

    2014-09-17T06:00:00Z

    What made our contractors and housebuilders choose construction and what can we learn from them about recruiting new talent?

  • Curtain walling remains a popular choice for London’s commercial developments
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    CPD 23 2014: High-performance insulation for curtain wall facades

    2014-09-17T06:00:00Z

    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

  • South Bank Tower
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    South Bank Tower: Coming out on top

    2014-09-16T06:00:00Z

    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

  • Andrew Davies, Wates
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    Interview: Andrew Davies

    2014-09-12T06:00:00Z

    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

  • Mike oades
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    Sketch of the week: Almaty

    2014-09-12T06:00:00Z

    This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by architect Mike Oades at Atomik Architecture.

  • holyrood
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    This week in 2004

    2014-09-12T06:00:00Z

    ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV gives its architectural review of the new Scottish Parliament building in Holyrood

  • London 2030
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    Image of the week: Future city

    2014-09-11T17:33:00Z

    Is this what the City of London will look like in 2030?

  • RSHP's Leadenhall ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
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    Thin end of the wedge

    2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

    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

  • Medite Tricoya Extreme used for exterior screen panelling
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    CPD 22 2014: Introduction to acetylated engineered wood panel products

    2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

    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

  • Int cost Singapore
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    International costs 2014

    2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

    Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings

  • Farmoor reservoir in Oxfordshire
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    CPD 21 2014: Prevention of limescale

    2014-09-10T10:00:00Z

    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

  • Royal College of Physicians
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    Review: Denys Lasdun exhibition

    2014-09-10T09:00:00Z

    Visitors to the new Lasdun exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians will envy the relationship between client and architect

  • careers feature
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    Expat hotspots

    2014-09-10T06:00:00Z

    Global construction is set to boom over the next decade, so where are UK construction consultants most in demand?

  • Pilsdon farm yard
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    The Pilsdon Community: Second time lucky

    2014-09-09T11:01:00Z

    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