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Features50 stars of sustainability: J to L
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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FeaturesCare 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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FeaturesCost update Q4 2012
好色先生TV 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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Features50 stars of sustainability: D to J
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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Features50 stars of sustainability: A to D
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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FeaturesYou 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鈥檚 show
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FeaturesSustainable 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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FeaturesAdapting 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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FeaturesLaunch 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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FeaturesSustainable Project of the Year
Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 好色先生TV Awards. Here鈥檚 this year鈥檚 shortlist
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FeaturesAnother 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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FeaturesCost 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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FeaturesHas prime lost its shine?
London鈥檚 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
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FeaturesThe other Mr M of AHMM
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris鈥� Google HQ win topped off a profitable year for the practice. Vern Pitt talks to MD Peter Morris about the secret to bagging the big clients
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FeaturesTop five contractors: Core changes
How are the top five contracting firms in the UK changing to function in the harsh economic climate?
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FeaturesHow the retail industry is cutting carbon
Ike Ijeh looks at the steps the retail industry is taking to cut the carbon
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FeaturesSpotlight: Green infrastructure
The government鈥檚 focus on renewable energy solutions means that planning ahead is more important than ever. Brian Moone surveys the scene
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FeaturesLead times Oct-Dec 2012
Despite some reports of increasing enquiries and workload, lead times have held steady for the most part as suppliers try to stay competitive. Brian Moone of Mace reports
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FeaturesThe Green Deal
好色先生TV reports on why, without extra incentives, consumers could give the government鈥檚 energy efficiency scheme the cold shoulder
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FeaturesLessons in sustainability
With schools responsible for 50% of local authority carbon emissions, Matt Fulford looks at how simple measures can produce big savings