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CRASH: Transforming St Paul’s Homes
With support from CRASH, its patrons and supporters, derelict almshouses have been transformed into comfortable homes that provide a sanctuary for those that have experienced real hardship
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Co-op’s Manchester HQ: Invisible touch
Hidden within its structure and deep underground, concrete has played a central role in turning the Co-op’s new Manchester HQ into the UK’s greenest office
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50 stars of sustainability: M to S
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: S to V
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Dulux Trade Awards 2012
Contractor painters that go the extra mile have been rewarded by Dulux Trade
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Care homes: The new way to get old
According to a Dutch idea, older people need on-site restaurants, bars, village squares and beauty parlours. Is the UK is ready for a revolution in care home design?
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50 stars of sustainability: J to L
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Cost update Q4 2012
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV costs rose at the end of the year due largely to a change in holiday pay rules, but material prices remain steady. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company reports
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50 stars of sustainability: D to J
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: A to D
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme annual survey 2013
Every year the Considerate Constructors Scheme asks the building industry and the general public for their views, here’s a summary of what they said this time …
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The retrofit debate: A strong argument for public expenditure
Ahead of Ecobuild, a panel of experts gathered to discuss how to bring about a national retrofitting programme to make the nation’s existing building stock carbon neutral
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Sustainable Project of the Year
Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards. Here’s this year’s shortlist
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Launch zone
Some of the new products on display at Ecobuild, from ceramic flooring, via sanitary and ventilation solutions, to the latest roofing systems
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Sustainable and irresistible
Not only is beautiful design compatible with sustainability, it can be integral to it. Ike Ijeh offers four eye-catching examples
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You are now entering Ecobuild
Joanna Lumley, the Waste Totem, the Zero Bills home, the return of the Ecobuild Arena and other highlights from this year’s show
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Adapting to climate change
Some climate change is now inevitable. But are we doing enough to adapt building designs to our uncertain future?
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Cost model: Performing arts buildings
Venues for the performing arts are complex, high risk and very much in the public eye. Simon Downing of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company sets out the design and construction considerations and the impact these all have on the total project cost
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Another jewel in the Crown: Alastair Smart
The Crown Estate is that rare thing: a public body steeped in history that is at the same time a highly efficient profit-making machine. Alastair Smart is its head of development
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Has prime lost its shine?
London’s luxury residential market has been one of the few sectors to sparkle over the past five years. But slow growth in 2012 has led to fears that planned developments could lose their lustre