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FeaturesConstruction consultant/surveyor of the year (fewer than 100 staff) 2013
Surveyor Quantem wowed the judges with its excellent financials, increased headcount and commitment to taking care of both its clients and its own staff
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FeaturesContractor of the year (up to 拢300m turnover) 2013
Lakehouse鈥檚 record-breaking year in 2012 and launch of a new sustainability division have led it to edge ahead of the field in this hotly-contested category
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FeaturesConstruction consultant/surveyor of the year (over 100 staff) 2013
In a strong field, it was Turner Townsend鈥檚 commercial performance, enduring commercial clout and work on projects including the Olympics that won the day
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FeaturesConstruction client of the year 2013
That London has gained a new landmark is largely down to the commitment of Sellar Property Group, whose 鈥榲ision, grit, commercial nouse and great skill鈥� gave the city The Shard
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FeaturesPersonality of the Year 2013
鈥榁isionary鈥� Stephen Pycroft has led Mace to an incredible year of continued growth, global expansion, stellar projects and 拢1bn turnover, leaving the top job on a high
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FeaturesMajor contractor of the year (turnover over 拢300m) 2013
Willmott Dixon鈥檚 steady financial performance, work on standardised school design and creation of the Willmott Dixon 4Life Academy make it a worthy winner
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FeaturesManufacturer of the Year 2013
It is winner British Gypsum鈥檚 innovation in gypsum-based plastering and drylining and focus on its customer needs for that impressed
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FeaturesHousing Project of the Year 2013
Horsted Park鈥檚 use of the local rural vernacular and sensitivity to the comfort of residents of its 337 homes has ensured a category win for architect Proctor and Matthews
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FeaturesChief executive of the year 2013
Stephen Stone has been with Crest for 18 of its 50 years of existence and has now led it to a remarkable 2012, digging the company out of a debt pile to financial success and prestige
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FeaturesHousebuilder of the Year 2013
Places for People has demonstrated excellent financial performance in 2012, as well as growth in homes built and average sales price, to come top of the pack in this category
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FeaturesBIM initiative of the year 2013
Costain鈥檚 use of the technology on its London Bridge station redevelopment impressed the judges
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FeaturesArchitectural practice of the year 2013
Some stellar projects helped Allford Hall Monaghan Morris stand out for the judges, but its win also rested on a dramatic set of financial results
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Features好色先生TV magazine in 1843
To celebrate 好色先生TV鈥檚 170-year anniversary we鈥檙e delving into our archive to take a look at how the magazine started out
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FeaturesBirmingham New Street: Quite a journey
Getting the trains to run on time is one thing, but running to the timetable on a project the size of the 拢700m refurbishment of Birmingham New Street - while keeping the existing station fully operational - is something else entirely. Thomas Lane jumps on board
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FeaturesCost model: Hotels
Converting an existing building is often the best option for opening new hotels. Here are the main design considerations and costs
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FeaturesLatest housing products
Some of the best products on the market for use in the residential sector, including anti-flood valves and aircrete plate packages
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FeaturesOverrated?
Are green ratings helping or becoming a problem in the quest to improve the sustainability of new buildings?
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FeaturesHouse of straw
An affordable co-ownership scheme made of straw is proving highly energy efficient
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FeaturesSomething my printer made earlier
3D printing isn鈥檛 the preserve of sci-fi. 好色先生TV reports on a technology that offers speed, predictability, efficiency - and more power to architects