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FeaturesWorking on the World Trade Center: Janno Lieber
The president of World Trade Center Properties talks to 好色先生TV about the responsibility of overseeing the construction of the different elements on the WTC site
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FeaturesWorking on the World Trade Center: Richard Paul
The British architect behind WTC 3 talks to 好色先生TV about the practicalities and challenges of working on such a colossal project
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FeaturesThe young and the self-made
In this unforgiving market, starting a career in the construction industry can seem an impossible task. But inspiration may be found in some young entrepreneurs who have taken their fate into their own hands.
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FeaturesSteve Morriss interview: when opportunity knocks
At just 44 Steve Morriss was headhunted to take on one of the most high profile roles in consultancy - heading up Aecom Europe. Emily Wright talks to him about his plans to grow the business and how the merger with Davis Langdon is working out
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FeaturesThe iCon centre: the beginning of something beautiful
These days, 鈥檊reen building鈥� is often synonymous with 鈥檜gly architecture鈥�. One project trying to prove otherwise is the iCon Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire. With a carbon footprint of only 12.2kg/m2 and a bold architectural identity, is this a sign of a new era for eco?
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FeaturesCost update: Q2 2011
Everything鈥檚 on the up - input costs, inflation and, more positively, building operatives鈥� wages and construction earnings. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports
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FeaturesRestarting work on Universities: Any news is good news
Financial uncertainty can dampen any spending mood. But now the government has set funding and raised tuition fees, UK universities are getting on with attracting students 鈥� which means restarting schemes put on hold during the recession.
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FeaturesSell yourself with your CV
Keeping your CV up-to-date is one of the best ways to be prepared for a career opportunity
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FeaturesWrite the perfect cover letter
This is the most important document 鈥� take your time, don鈥檛 lie and proof read
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FeaturesTackling job interview questions
Preparing for a job interview can be nerve wracking, so that it why it is important that you put in the time and effort to prepare
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FeaturesManage your working day
Our handy tips on how to improve your time management skills and get the most from your day
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FeaturesBoost your career without changing job
Our experts in construction reveal their top tips on improving your current job
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FeaturesGet ahead through legal qualifications
With the number of construction disputes getting ever higher, now could be a good time to hit the books and get some legal qualifications
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FeaturesClimbing the career ladder
Take action and advance up the career ladder with some good advice from our industry expert
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FeaturesHow to negotiate a pay rise
Tips on fighting for a better pay rise and fight back the tears if you鈥檙e given a paltry one
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FeaturesMixing career and parenthood
A project manager at the end of her maternity leave discusses the pros and cons of mixing the two
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FeaturesPassing competency-based interviews
How your skills match the requirements of the role will determine the likelihood of you securing the job
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FeaturesSwitching jobs from QS to legal
The legal profession is one of the few still prospering, which is why so many QSs are clamouring to enter it. But how easy is it to make the switch?
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FeaturesFirst Impressions: Institute of Molecular Science
Two architecture students give their verdict on the Lyons Architects Melbourne building