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FeaturesWho owns this place?
Some PFI consortiums have won leases on their hospital that run for almost a century after they finish their contract. Mark Leftly reveals the Department of Health鈥檚 risky gamble
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FeaturesWhat does the House of Lords ruling in Melville vs George Wimpey mean for the Construction Act?
Some would say the latest ruling by the House of Lords goes against the Construction Act-what does this mean for the industry?
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Olympics swell boom
The industry is booming, and with Olympics projects, retail work and office developments in the pipeline, there鈥檚 further growth in store
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FeaturesLook who鈥檚 lagging behind ...
Spaceships, check. Robots, check. Same old buildings 鈥� erm, check. The future could be a worryingly familiar place if a CIOB survey into innovation in the construction industry is correct.
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FeaturesWhat it costs: Textile floor coverings
The whole-life costs of textile floor coverings can be distinctly pricey for commercial and domestic buildings. Peter Mayer of 好色先生TV LifePlans reviews the options
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FeaturesAdjustable-depth pools: Out of the deep
A swimming pool contractor found itself in uncharted waters when it came up with a raisable floor system. Now all it had to do was find a suitable material
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FeaturesSzerelmey: The new stone age
Stone firm Szerelmey started out in 1855, specialising in stone preservation and restoration, and time has been good to it.
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FeaturesMilliken Carpet: We鈥檝e got it covered
Mary-Lorraine Hughes of Milliken Carpet tells us how her firm works to increase the longevity of flooring in commercial buildings and reduce the amount sent to landfill
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FeaturesLost in space
Surface Architects鈥� conversion of Birkbeck College鈥檚 film and media research centre is a complex sculpture that breaks down distinctions between walls, floors and ceilings, opening it up to all manner of interpretations. Martin Spring makes one or two
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FeaturesFind me a famous architect! Gehry's NY building
For ask.com鈥檚 new HQ there was only one answer: Frank Gehry鈥檚 first New York building
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FeaturesNot everyone鈥檚 cheering
At 3pm on 19 May, all the public outrage that accompanied the delay to Wembley stadium will dissolve in the heat of an FA Cup final. But many of the firms that built it will find it harder to forget, particularly those in administration.
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FeaturesIs the housing industry ready for HIPs?
Despite facing widespread criticism HIPs are due to happen in a month, will they hit the ground running?
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FeaturesFast food to fast fuel?
Can hamburger fat really be a sustainable solution to power our homes?
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FeaturesIf I didn鈥檛 work in construction ...
Not many industries offer the chance to plan the world鈥檚 greatest sporting extravaganzas, help to rebuild regions ravaged by natural disasters or live with penguins. Here鈥檚 one that does.
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FeaturesThe view from the deep end
The first year in a new career can be frustrating, hectic and terrible for your sleep. It can also be the most rewarding 12 months of your life. Dan Stewart caught up with four young starters who are juggling first projects, training and even a social life
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