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The tracker: negative territory

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

February was a bleak month, with activity down due to insufficient demand and finance, which was not good news for tender prices or employment. Experian Marketing Information Services reports

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The James Review: Turn over your papers ...

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

Sebastian James has – after several delays – presented his assessment of school building in this country. Now, the government and construction must look at how to make his recommendations work – and your time starts now

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How to go green: Course for developing green skills

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

The construction industry lacks the skills it needs to meet the growing demands of energy efficiency targets, the Green Deal and environmentally-savvy clients

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The London Bridge viaduct: The missing link

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

A railway viaduct is being built through the heart of London’s bustling Borough Market and in two weeks its new bridge will be a major landmark. All that remains is to move it to the right place

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Which domestic renewables incentive is best?

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

Adam Mactavish of Cyril Sweett provides a brief review of the incentive schemes for domestic renewables

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Andy Von Bradsky: A man of parts

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

At the heart of Andy Von Bradsky’s business strategy as boss of PRP is a paradox: to survive as an architect, you have to stop just being an architect. It’s time we used all the skills at our disposal, he says

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All change: The rail sector

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

The rail sector is embarking on a journey of disruption, change and uncertainty, with Network Rail’s transformation at the centre of it all. But having dodged the worst of the spending cuts, the sector could become a highly sought-after destination – for those who can handle the risk

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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Intelligence Q4 2010

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

Experian Marketing Information Services’ analysis predicts last year’s strong growth will not be matched in 2011 as demand in the private sector is unlikely to outweigh public sector cuts

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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards 2011 Chief Executive of the Year: Ian Tyler

2011-04-08T09:44:00Z

Balfour Beatty’s Ian Tyler has steered his company through government cuts and a downturn with an eye togrowth and a fierce intellect

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Spotlight: Sustaining lead times

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Lead times are the best way to put yourself ahead of the market and stay competitive in these tough economic times, says Brian Moone. But how do you sustain this once demand picks up?

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Guy's Hospital Tower refurbishment: Nurse, the screens

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Penoyre & Prasad is giving Guy’s Hospital Tower – a brutalist eyesore in central London – a new £25m facade. But, says Ike Ijeh, it will take more than a clever bit of cosmetic surgery to turn this one into a looker

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Constructionline survey: How public sector clients will make cuts

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Public sector clients are being forced to cut costs dramatically. So how exactly are they doing it? Here are the results of a survey by Constructionline, which reveals what the industry needs to be worried about - and where the opportunities can be found

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Chipperfield's Turner gallery in Margate: An artist’s impression

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

David Chipperfield’s Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate is a perfect melding of the romantic and the practical

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A family affair: David Hurcomb

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

As chief executive of family-owned NG Bailey, David Hurcomb has a heavy weight on his shoulders – securing the future for generations of Baileys to come

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NHS reform: What’s the prognosis for the £36bn estate?

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

The NHS is undergoing radical reform, which throws up opportunities to reorganise its £36bn estate. But big political, financial and legal uncertainties leave the construction supply chains unsure of their future

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Lead times: January-March 2011

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Despite some components being harder to find and enquiries up, lead times remain overwhelmingly stable, with only two sectors reporting an increase in the last quarter. Brian Moone of Mace reports

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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards 2011 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the year (fewer than 100 staff): Rowan & Partners

2011-04-07T16:40:00Z

A happy workforce is so often a sign of a thriving business - and so it is that John Rowan & Partners manages to increase profits while also maintaining a reputation as a good employer

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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards 2011 Public ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Project of the Year: Chelsea Academy

2011-04-07T15:38:00Z

Public spending on capital projects may have been scaled back, but Feilden Clegg Bradley’s Chelsea Academy proves that good design still has the power to inspire and motivate a generation of schoolchildren

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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards 2011 Specialist Contractor of the Year: Lakesmere

2011-04-07T15:11:00Z

A finalist last year, Lakesmere now takes the gong in this category for its dedication to sustainability in the industry and its commercial ambitions both here and abroad

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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards 2011 Infrastructure Project of the year: East London Line, TfL

2011-04-07T15:08:00Z

TfL’s East London line – by a TfL London Rail, Balfour Beatty and Carillion joint venture – leads a field of superb projects that have improved the speed, convenience and safety of journeys across the UK